Disparities in Educational Outcomes
- Disparities in Educational Outcomes Task Force
- About the DEO Task Force
- December 2020 Conversation
- March 2020 Conversation
- April 2016 Forum Video
- December 2015 Forum Video
- Positive Behavior Intervention Supports Video
- Original Task Force Members
- Ombudsman
- DEO Disciplinary Guidelines Survey
- DEO Committee Update May 2018
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April 2021 Community Meeting
he Disparities in Educational Outcomes Steering Committee will host a community meeting at Fulton High School on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. At this meeting, Superintendent Bob Thomas will discuss the next phase of the DEO’s work, and breakout sessions will focus on topics including Academics; Personnel; Special Education and ELL; School Culture and the Ombudsman; Discipline; and Communications.
The meeting will also be livestreamed, although the breakout sessions will not be available virtually. In-person attendees must adhere to COVID-19 protocols, including masks.
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Steering Committee Members
The Disparities in Educational Outcomes’ Steering Committee is made up of members of the original Task Force as well as other community, governmental and educational leaders. Its charge is to:
- Review progress, discuss issues and refine efforts
- Identify and include additional stakeholder perspectives and expertise to include subcommittee working groups
- Evaluate outcomes and ensure public accountability and transparency
- Regularly solicit input from the community, follow up on concerns and communicate frequently with Knox County Schools leadership to address issues.
Current Members
Tomma Battle – Co-chair
Parent RepresentativeRosa Mar – Co-chair
Community RepresentativeRev. John Butler
Community memberTammi Campbell
Knox County SchoolsJanice Cook
Knox County SchoolsJered Croom
Parent RepresentativeStacy Eckard
Knox County Juvenile CourtJosh Flory
Knox County SchoolsCoral Getino
Parent RepresentativeBrian Hartsell
Knox County SchoolsRenee Kelly
Knox County SchoolsEric Lutton
Knox County Public DefenderJason Myers
Knox County SchoolsPhyllis Nichols
President, Knoxville Area Urban LeagueRandy Nichols
Knox County Sheriff's OfficeSue Ownby
Knox County SchoolsAngela Patrick
Teacher - Belle Morris ElementaryDeborah Porter
NAACPEmily Scheuneman
Knox County District Attorney General's OfficeBob Thomas
Superintendent, Knox County SchoolsEve Thomas
Knoxville Police DepartmentRosalyn Tillman
Dean, Pellissippi State Community CollegeDaniel Watson
Knox County Board of EducationCindy White
Principal, Gibbs Middle School
Contact Us
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Tammi Campbell
OmbudsmanAndrew Johnson BuildingSuite 107-A(865) 594-1192 Office(865) 594-2842 FaxSue Ownby
Parent Liaison and OmbudsmanAndrew Johnson BuildingSuite 903-A(865) 594-1538