The Knoxville School Board met Monday evening, beginning in closed-session at 5:30, for a contract negotiation strategy session. Other agenda items included an offer of employment for an Activities Director. Interviews were conducted Monday, and the position was offered to Ryan Rump, current AD at Keokuk. There was a presentation and request for the board to approve recognition of a Committee for the Performing Arts, to provide ongoing quality entertainment for the students at community at the Knoxville Performing Arts Center. The request was approved.