The Knoxville School Board met in regular session Monday. The board approved a Logo Task Force proposal regarding the redesign of the Knoxville Panther. The new logo will be introduced throughout the district immediately, however, it will not become the official logo until August 1st, 2020. Activities Director Ryan Paulsen told the board the new logo will be introduced today but will not become the official Knoxville logo until August 1st because there are still groups using the old logo including spring and summer sports. He says the summer sports season comes to an end July 31st so that is why they decided to make the official switch on August 1st.

The board also approved a Step It Up Kids Knoxville Middle School fundraiser to help raise money for field trips, the Positive Behavior Intervention System and recognitions for students. They approved an overnight trip request for the Knoxville High School Softball Team to stay at the Southwest Community College dorms June 12th through the 13th for a tournament in Creston. They approved a work session follow-up for Wednesday, March 11th with Jim Verlengia of Drake University, an expert in leadership development, coaching, changing leadership, mediation, culture building and strategic planning. Following the regular meeting the board held an exempt session to discuss negotiation strategies.