The second annual “State of the Schools Address” has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013 at Powell High School (2136 West Emory Road). The event is open to the public.

School Board Chair Karen Carson, Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett, and Randy Boyd, Founder and CEO of Radio Systems, will join Dr. Jim McIntyre, Superintendent of the Knox County Schools, in sharing their perspectives on public education in our community.

The State of the Schools Address will provide an overview of academic progress in the Knox County Schools, give an update on implementation of the five-year strategic plan entitled Excellence for All Children, and outline the educational goals and aspirations for the coming year.

The event is co-hosted by the Knox County Council PTA, the Knoxville Chamber, and the Knox County Education Association.

The State of the Schools Address will be broadcast live on WBIR’s 10News2 on Comcast Cable Channel 21 and Charter Cable Channel 10 as well as KCS-TV on Comcast Cable Channel 10 and AT&T U-Verse Channel 99. It will also be streamed live at http://www.knoxschools.org and www.wbir.com. The public can also listen live on WKCS-Radio 91.1 FM.