by design | Apr 27, 2015 | Absher, Columnist
By Sally Absher Correction. In last week’s article on the FY16 KCS budget, the Focus noted that Dr. McIntyre defended his unilateral approval of the $27,900 grant contract with The Broad Center (TBC) by citing Board Policy DM, which states that “The Knox County Board...
by design | Apr 27, 2015 | Archives, Columnist
By Sharon Frankenberg, Attorney at Law Earlier this month, President Obama declared 35 East Tennessee counties (including Anderson, Blount, Campbell, Grainger, Jefferson, Knox, Loudon, and Sevier) major disasters due to damage done by winter storms during the week of...
by design | Apr 27, 2015 | Absher, Columnist
By Sally Absher Hat tip to KCS parent and Focus reader Ron Raymond, who provided this very thorough review of the literature sources posted on the Knox County Schools (KCS) website in support of “balanced calendar.” It is well known that one can find a study that...
by design | Apr 27, 2015 | Columnist, Ferguson
By Dr. Jim Ferguson My life is certainly different than when I managed a large medical practice and was responsible for thousands of patients. I no longer take care of the herd, just sixty or so thoroughbreds in my concierge medical practice. I do stay busy and...
by Ralphine Major | Apr 27, 2015 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major Her words still echo in my mind. It was almost Christmas when I first heard them. As we were leaving church, I saw her. She took my hand and looked me in the eye. Her eyes are always so kind. “May you have moments of peace and splashes of joy!”...
by Joe Rector | Apr 27, 2015 | Columnist, Rector
By Joe Rector I stopped for a talk with my neighbor’s son, Tony Nelson, the other day. He’s only a few years younger than I am, and he and his son were helping out around his mother’s house. We reminisced for a while, and then I made some comment about being old. Tony...
