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Commission begins FY2027 budget presentations, previews new emergency failover space in Walpole
Summary
Commissioners heard department FY2027 budget requests — including school, recreation and facilities proposals — discussed proposed golf fee increases and equipment needs, approved a package of appointments and contracts, and were shown a newly renovated emergency management/failover space at the high school.
The Knoxville County Commission on Feb. 18 opened a multiweek review of FY2027 budget requests, heard individual department presentations and approved personnel appointments and several contracts while previewing a newly renovated emergency-management failover space at Northwell County High School in Walpole.
The meeting, held in a high-school room refurbished for public and emergency use, began with the chair introducing Jeremy Wade, superintendent of Northwell County High School, and Wade introducing Jen Alesco as the district's new assistant superintendent for business. Department heads then presented budget priorities for the coming fiscal year.
School department staff told commissioners the FY2027 operating request reflects modest net changes from last year after shifting line items and absorbing standard…
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