Board of Education

Beshear Names Mayfield Man to Kentucky Education Board

Chad Lampe and The Associated Press — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 12:26:50 +0000

Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear has appointed Mayfield’s Trevor R. Bonnstetter to Kentucky’s Board of Education. Bonnstetter lead’s West Kentucky Rural Telephone, and replaces Dorothy Combs, whose term has expired.

Dropout Bill Signed into Law

Kenny Colston (KPR) — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 20:14:34 +0000

After five years of advocacy, supporters of raising Kentucky's dropout age to 18 celebrated Monday as Gov. Steve Beshear signed the bill into law.

School Dropout Age Among Board of Education Legislative Priorities

Brenna Angel (KPR) — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 21:53:17 +0000

The state Board of Education has approved its legislative priorities for the 2013 session of the Kentucky General Assembly, and among the issues that will go before lawmakers is raising the school dropout age to 18.

KBE Looking Into School Goal Strategy

Shelly Baskin and The Associated Press — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 19:17:02 +0000

Some Kentucky board of education members are asking if the state's new assessments set goals high enough to lift up low-performing schools. Since test scores were released last month, critics have questioned why low-performing schools only have to move up one point next year to be considered improving.

Two West Kentucky Educators Honored by KBE

Shelly Baskin — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 18:58:56 +0000

The Kentucky Board of Education recognized two West Kentucky educators for their outstanding leadership and promotion of learning in the commonwealth. The KBE awarded former Murray State President Kern Alexander and McNabb Elementary principal Gregory Ross the Dr. Samuel Robinson Award at their meeting yesterday. McNabb Elementary teacher Julie Gargus nominated Ross, saying he embodied the best qualities of teaching. Michael Buckman nominated Alexander, praising his long involvement in public education.

McCracken County Names New Consolidated High School Principal Next Week

Heidi Couch — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 21:19:34 +0000

McCracken County Schools officials will name the principal of the new consolidated high school on Monday. The district held a three month search process which included out of state postings and hundreds of stakeholder surveys.

Assistant Superintendent Heath Cartwright tells the Paducah Sun the position was created at the March 15th board of education meeting with interviews concluding June 7th. The new principal will oversee the school's five academic houses each with assistant principals and guidance counselors.

Christian County Board of Ed Special Meeting Tonight

Todd Hatton — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 14:45:39 +0000

The Christian County Board of Education meets tonight in special session to discuss the appointment and contract approval of a new public school superintendent. The new superintendent will replace the outgoing Brady Link, whose contract was not renewed. the meeting is tonight at 8:30 at the Board of Education's central office.

IL Schools May Charge for Bus Rides

AP — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 21:41:25 +0000

Illinois Education officials are considering a proposal to let schools stop offering free bus service as another way to cope with the state's budget crisis. In legislation that may be offered this week, the State Board of Education could ask to either get rid of the buses or charge for carrying students each day. The change would be part of a new system for distributing state money for student transportation. The Illinois Association of School Boards says transportation spending has been slashed 42% since 2010.

BMI Added to School Health Screenings

Drew Adams — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:56:02 +0000

Kentucky education officials are adding a requirement to school health screenings to combat growing childhood obesity problems. The Board of Education recently approved a proposal requiring schools to record a child's body mass index, the relation of body fat to height and weight. Pediatricians say early intervention can prevent life-threatening adult conditions like Type 2 diabetes and coronary heart disease. The proposal also eliminates a decades-long practice of checking middle-school students for signs of the spine condition scoliosis.