The Superintendent and Knox County Board Chair (the board chair represents a significant portion of the affected area) was at the meeting for a minimal amount of time. The PR representative of Knox County Schools announced that they both had previous engagements and would not be able to stay for the entire meeting.
Brian Hornback of Brian’s Blog was unable to attend this meeting as his responsibilities as KnoxGOP Chairman had him at West High School from early evening until the Bryson party were on the road. When Brian Hornback was informed of this information. Brian reports that he witnessed the Superintendent walk into the Knoxville Gubernational Debate at West High School take a seat and use his blackbery or similar type device throughout the meeting.