Superintendent Jon Rysewyk speaks to media after KCS cuts 29 more jobs amid state budget cuts

Working with nearly $8 million less than expected in the Knox County Schools budget that started July 1, administrators had to make quick, tough decisions to stay within their means.

Superintendent Jon Rysewyk announced major changes after the state and local contributions were unexpectedly cut after the school board had already approved its budget:

• Twenty-nine full-time equivalent positions will be cut at middle and high schools. The actual number of people who lose their jobs, including new employees hired in the spring, has not been determined. This is on top of the nearly 100 layoffs made by the district in the spring.

• Reduction in contract days, meaning less pay overall, for elementary school assistant principals

• Mandatory five-day furlough for district office and administrative systemwide employees

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https://www.knoxnews.com/story/news/education/2026/07/01/knox-county-schools-cuts-29-more-jobs-in-order-to-keep-raises-intact/90767387007/


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