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Board honors outgoing trustees and recognizes local school for national award
Summary
The board recognized outgoing members John Butler, Betsy Henderson and Christie Christie for years of service and held a special recognition for Bridal McLeod Elementary School’s selection as a 2026 national Gold Star school.
The meeting opened with special recognitions: district staff announced that Bridal McLeod Elementary School had been named a 2026 National Gold Star school by the National Association of Elementary School Principals, and board members formally recognized three outgoing board trustees — John Butler (District 1), Betsy Henderson (District 6) and Christie Christie (District 9) — for their years of service to Knox County Schools.
Angie Bush of South Knoxville spoke during public forum to thank Christie Christie for eight years of service, citing her engagement with families and long hours supporting school events. The board acknowledged the departing trustees and noted photo opportunities at the meeting's close.
