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Otavius Ot Harris outlines priorities in Knox County School Board District 1 campaign
Summary
Otavius Ot Harris, a candidate for Knox County School Board District 1, outlined priorities including literacy, career and technical education, teacher support, partnerships with families and equitable access to transportation and safe learning environments; he urged voters to use early voting beginning April 15 and to vote on May 5.
Otavius Ot Harris, a candidate for Knox County School Board District 1, delivered a brief campaign statement at a City Council meeting, saying he wants to "put students first" and prepare pupils for college, careers and life.
Harris said he is a product of the district and emphasized three core priorities. "First things first, putting students first and valuing our student success," he said, calling for strengthened literacy programs, an expansion of career and technical education and more real‑world learning experiences.
He also stressed support for teachers, calling them "the backbone" of schools and urging that educators be given "the resources, support, and respect needed to help our students thrive." Harris said stronger partnerships with parents and community leaders are essential and promised to pursue "equitable resources across the district, including fair access to transportation, safe learning environments, and the resources needed for every student to succeed."
Harris noted District 1 comprises 14 schools and closed by asking for votes; he reminded listeners that early voting starts April 15 and that election day is May 5.
The statement was a campaign address; no formal board actions or votes were recorded during this segment.
