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The case between a fledgling Christian charter school and the Knox County Board of Education could bring a fresh challenge to the religious charter issue that deadlocked the U.S. Supreme Court in 2025.
The Board of Education approved amendments to the academic calendar that eliminates half days for students during staff professional development days. Members also approved a wellness policy that codifies student access to recess and bathroom breaks.
The funds come from a Schools Development Authority grant for urgent building needs and to prevent further deterioration.
School board members pressed Superintendent Watlington for more details about the proposal.
Meanwhile, the Denver school board is debating its own policy that would similarly bar ICE agents from school property without a warrant.
After debate about when the first semester should end, the school board ultimately chose to adopt calendars in which the semester would end after winter break.
