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Messages to Superintendents

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The Commissioner of Education frequently sends e-mail messages to all 174 of Kentucky's school district superintendents advising them of programmatic and/or policy issues that affect local districts. This section of the Web site is an archive of those messages.

 

MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT EMAIL 2612
MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT E-MAIL – 2/6/12   The Monday E-mail contains information on the following KDE-related topics:   - W-2 Reporting at End of 2012 -  USDOE Teacher Shortage Areas for 2012-2013 School Year   - 2012 Mathematics and Science Partnerships RFA Awards Announced   - Survey to help KHS tailor educational ... More


 

MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT EMAIL 013012
MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT E-MAIL – 1/30/12   Te Monday E-mail contains information on the following KDE-related topics: -   Optional January Growth Factor Report due to KDE - FY 2013 Declaration of Participation Report (Attachment) - KDE to Hold Program Review Technical Assistance Trainings Week of February 13th - Toolkit helps assess physical ... More


 

MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT EMAIL 12312
MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT E-MAIL – 1/23/12 The Monday E-mail contains information on the following KDE-related topics: - 2012 Building Insurance Replacement Costs - Teen volunteers sought for Camp ArtyFact   - Are you ready to ShakeOut?   - Digital Learning Day – Feb. 1, 2012   If you have questions about the ... More


 

MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT EMAIL on TUESDAY 11712
MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT E-MAIL on TUESDAY– 1/17/12   Here is a Monday E-Mail that combines several items into one communication.    - Nominations for Exemplary A5/A6 Programs (Attachment)  - New HumanaVitality Program includes school employees (Attachment) -  “Stay in School Toolkit” dropout prevention resource   - KSP Poster Contest promotes child safety ... More


 

MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT EMAIL 10912
MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT E-MAIL – 1/9/12   The Monday E-mail  contains information on the following KDE-related topics: ·  Second Twitter Town Hall Meeting Scheduled ·  Information Sought on Operation Preparation   -  Resources for Schools to Go Green and Save Green   -  2012 Rogers Scholars summer sessions     -  Proposals ... More


 

MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT EMAIL 121911
MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT E-MAIL – 12/19/11   The Monday E-mail contains information on the following KDE-related topics: ·  Recording of December 16 Superintendents’ Webcast (Attachment) ·  Time to Collect Data on Each District’s Certified Personnel Evaluation System (Attachment) ·  ARRA Jobs Reporting Reminder – Report due on job estimates relative to ARRA ... More


 

MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT EMAIL 121211
MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT E-MAIL – 12/12/11   The Monday E-mail contains information on the following KDE-related topics: -   Information sought on Operation Preparation -   High School Feedback report available for review -  Innovative teachers sought for Capitol Education Center Advisory Focus Group -  COSEBOC School Awards   If you have questions about ... More


 

MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT EMAIL 120311
MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT E-MAIL – 12/03/11   The Monday E-mail contains information on the following KDE-related topics: -  Status of the ESEA Waiver Request (Attachment)  -  CIITS to include interim assessments (Attachment) -  Innovative teachers sought for Capitol Education Center Advisory Focus Group     -  New SREB report calls for middle school ... More


 

MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT EMAIL 112811
MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT E-MAIL – 11/28/11   The Monday E-mail contains information on the following KDE-related topics: ·  Facility Condition and Educational Suitability Assessments Final Results To Be Announced   If you have questions about the specific items, please see the contact information for each item.   Items from KDE   Facility ... More


 

MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT EMAIL 111411
MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT E-MAIL – 11/14/11   The Monday E-mail contains information on the following KDE-related topics: -  Kentucky’s ESEA Flexibility Request and Appendix Submitted to USDOE -  KSBA's Supervisors of Classified Personnel Training-Dec. 2, 2011-Lexington, Ky  -  Asbury University offers graduate education (Attachment) -  NEH workshops set for summer of 2012 ... More


 

MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT EMAIL 11711
MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT E-MAIL – 11/7/11   The Monday E-mail contains information on the following KDE-related topics: - Data Simulation – Unbridled Learning Accountability Model:  With Focus on the Next-Generation Learners Component (Attachment) - Notification of Revised Title II, Part A-Improving Teacher Quality Allocation  -  Finance Officer Training Provider Proposal Form  - ... More


 

MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT EMAIL 103111
MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT E-MAIL – 10/31/11     The Monday E-mail contains information on the following KDE-related topics: - Percentage of End-of-Course in Final Student Grade -   International Education Week – Nov. 14-18  - 25th Anniversary of Forward in the Fifth  - Secretary of State’s Annual Essay and Slogan Contest   ... More


 

MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT EMAIL 102411
MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT E-MAIL – 10/24/11   The Monday E-mail contains information on the following KDE-related topics: ·  Webcast Links for the Oct. 19 Superintendents’ and Advisory Council Webcasts on the ESEA Waiver Request and the Resulting Q & A Document (Attachments) ·  Audited Annual Financial Reports (AFR’s) Submission ·  USED Notification ... More


 

MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT EMAIL 101711
MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT E-MAIL – 10/17/11   The Monday E-mail contains information on the following KDE-related topics:   ·  Links and materials for superintendents’ webcast (Oct. 19, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.) focused soley on NCLB waiver request (Attachment) ·  Update on Commonwealth Diploma ·  Next Generation Student Council ·  Nomination period open ... More


 

MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT EMAIL 101011
MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT E-MAIL  - 10/10/11   The Monday E-mail contains information on the following KDE-related topics:   -  Improving Productivity in Kentucky Schools and Districts Conference -  Mobile APP for Infinite Campus (Attachment)  -  Kentucky ACT State Organization Education Summit (Attachment) -  Nomination period open for Grissom, Kelly awards -  Kentucky Safe ... More


 

MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT EMAIL 10311
MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT E-MAIL – 10/3/11   The Monday E-mail contains information on the following KDE-related topics:   -  Twitter Town Hall -  KY Hybrid Diesel/Electric School Buses (Cycle 4) RFA Awards Announced   -  Non-Emergency KOIN Alert – Get Vaccinated Against Flu   -  Farm to School Week Art Contest   ... More


 

MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT EMAIL 91911
MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT E-MAIL – 9/19/11   The Monday E-mail contains information on the following KDE-related topics:   · Speech-Language Pathologist and Audiologist Salary Supplement (Attachment) ·American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Reminder ·Additional Districts Selected for Participation in Teacher and Principal Professional Growth and Effectiveness System -KSBA Conference for School Officials ... More


 

MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT EMAIL 92611
MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT E-Mail 9/26/11   The Monday E-mailcontains information on the following KDE-related topics:   ·  ARRA Jobs Reporting Reminder – Report due on job estimates relative to ARRA grants: Due date for submission, Thursday, October 6, 2011 (Attachments) ·  KDE State Fiscal Stabilization Fund (SFSF) Monitoring Report (Attachment) ·  Growth ... More


 

MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT EMAIL 91211
MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT E-MAIL – 9/12/11   The Monday E-mail contains information on the following KDE-related topics:   -  SEEK Payments Update -  CIITS and educator e-mail addresses - Register now for Teacher Town Hall (Attachment)     - REMINDER: Adopt-a-Highway Poster Contest (Attachment)   - “A State of Emergency” Conference   ... More


 

MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT EMAIL on TUESDAY 9611
MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT E-MAIL on TUESDAY – 9/6/11   The Monday E-mail on Tuesday contains information on the following KDE-related topics:   - Registration Open for the Improving Productivity in Kentucky Schools and Districts Conference -  FY 2012 Working Budget Submission - Superintendent/principal contact information online - Register now for Teacher Town ... More


 

Monday Superintendent E-mail 82911
MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT E-MAIL – 8/29/11   Please read the Monday E-mail as it contains information on the following KDE-related topics:   1. Response to Concerns on KHRIS from Secretary Longmeyer (Attachment) 2. Kentucky Improving Schools and Districts Productivity Conference. 3. Kentucky Hybrid Diesel/Electric School Buses RFA (Cycle 4) Posted on KDE Website ... More


 

MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT EMAIL 82211
MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT E-MAIL – 8/22/11   The Monday E-mail contains information on the following KDE-related topics:   · Operation Preparation Letter (Attachment) · EverFi Financial Literacy Platforms · Kentucky Retirement Systems START Program · Next Monthly Superintendents’ Webcast on August 26 · PEEK System Established to Collect Best Practices (Attachment) · ... More


 

Monday Superintendent Email 81511
MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT E-MAIL – 8/15/11   The Monday E-mail contains information on the following KDE-related topics:   · National ACT Data to be Released on August 17 at Press Event to be Held at the Jessamine Career and Technology Center · Certification for the 2011-12 School Year Constitutionally Protected Prayer in ... More


 

MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT EMAIL 8811
MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT E-MAIL – 8/8/11   The Monday E-mail contains information on the following KDE-related topics:   -  Secretary Duncan announces NCLB waiver process -  Minority Recruitment and Retention (MERR) report for 2010-11 web application due on or before October 1, 2011 -  Education Jobs Funds Reminder   -  Kentucky Reading ... More


 

MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT EMAIL 8111
MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT E-MAIL – 8/1/11   The Monday E-mail contains information on the following KDE-related topics:   -  Restraint and Seclusion   - School Financial Management Institute Week 1   If you have questions about the specific items, please see the contact information for each item.     Items from KDERestraint ... More


 

MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT EMAIL 72511
MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT E-MAIL – 7/25/11   As part of our effort to streamline communications and cut down on the number of e-mails you receive, here is a Monday E-Mail that combines several items into one communication.   Please read the Monday E-mail as it contains information on the following KDE-related topics: ... More


 

MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT EMAIL 71811
MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT E-MAIL – 7/18/11   The Monday E-mail contains information on the following KDE-related topics:   -  Changes in the KDE Federal Cash Request Form and ARRA Form (Attachments) - FY 2011 Financial Audit Contract - Enhancing Education Through Technology (EETT) Awards Announced - Kentucky Reading Association Annual Conference - Kentucky ... More


 

MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT EMAIL 71111
MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT E-MAIL – 7/11/11   The Monday E-mail contains information on the following KDE-related topics: - Invitation to participate in field-testing of new professional growth and evaluation system - 2010 and 2011 QZAB Allocation To Be Awarded (Attachment) - Kentucky Model Curriculum Framework now available - QualityCore® Instructional System (Attachment) ... More


 

MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT EMAIL 62711
MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT E-MAIL – 6/27/11   The Monday E-mail contains information on the following KDE-related topics:   - ARRA Jobs Reporting Reminder – Report due on job estimates relative to ARRA grants;  Due date for submission, Wednesday, July 6, 2011 (Attachment) - ePAY/IVR Change Over (Attachment) - Letter from Dr. Terry ... More


 

MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT EMAIL 62011
MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT E-MAIL – 6/20/11   The Monday E-mail contains information on the following KDE-related topics:   Governor Beshear requests NCLB flexibility (Attachments) New Forms and Instructions for Federal Cash Requests   If you have questions about the specific items, please see the contact information for each item.   Items from ... More


 

MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT EMAIL 61311
MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT E-MAIL – 6/13/11   The Monday E-mail contains information on the following KDE-related topics:   · GASB Chart of Account Codes Update · Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Program RFA Awards Announced   If you have questions about the specific items, please see the contact information for each item.     ... More


 

MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT EMAIL 6611
MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT E-MAIL – 6/6/11   As part of our effort to streamline communications and cut down on the number of e-mails you receive, here is a Monday E-Mail that combines several items into one communication.   Please read the Monday E-mail as it contains information on the following KDE-related topic: ... More


 

MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT EMAIL ON TUESDAY 53111
MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT E-MAIL ON TUESDAY – 5/31/11   The Monday E-mail contains information on the following KDE-related topics:   - FY 2012 District Funding Allocations - FY 2011 Transportation Adjustment End-of-Year Data   -  2011 Chinese Bridge Delegation open for applications     If you have questions about the specific items, ... More


 

MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT EMAIL 52311
MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT E-MAIL – 5/23/11   The Monday E-mail contains information on the following KDE-related topics:   · Problem with accessing ACT site for end-of-course assessment resources · Superintendents Asked to Complete Online Survey on Program Reviews · TELL KY Survey Results Now Available · 2010-2011 Vocational Transportation Payments · Resources on ... More


 

MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT EMAIL 51611
MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT E-MAIL – 5/16/11   The Monday E-mail contains information on the following KDE-related topics:   · New Data Verification Window for Title III Funding – Limited English Proficient (LEP) and Immigrant Data (Attachments) · Sound Financial Practices In Food and Nutrition Programs   If you have questions about the specific ... More


 

MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT EMAIL 5911
MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT E-MAIL – 5/9/11   As part of our effort to streamline communications and cut down on the number of e-mails you receive, here is a Monday E-Mail that combines several items into one communication.   Please read the Monday E-mail as it contains information on the following KDE-related topics: ... More


 

MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT EMAIL 5211
MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT E-MAIL – 5/2/11   The Monday E-mail contains information on the following KDE-related topics:   · Kentucky sets record with TELL Survey · Link to Recording of the TELL Kentucky District Leadership Webinar (Attachment) · Tentative Budget Submission · Update on MUNIS for Districts · Condition and Educational Suitability ... More


 

MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT EMAIL 42511
MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT E-MAIL – 4/25/11   The Monday E-mail contains information on the following KDE-related topics:   -  TELL Survey Access Codes   -  National Academy Foundation College and Career Readiness Initiative     -  Call to participate in April earthquake drill   If you have questions about the specific items, ... More


 

MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT EMAIL 41811
MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT E-MAIL – 4/18/11   The Monday E-mail contains information on the following KDE-related topics:   -  Links and Materials for Tomorrow’s (April 19) Superintendents Webcast (Attachments)  -  Update on MUNIS for Districts -  Public Reporting of District Teacher and Principal Evaluation System -  “Where the Heart Is” provides help for ... More


 

MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT EMAIL 41111
MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT E-MAIL – 4/11/11   The Monday E-mail contains information on the following KDE-related topics:   If you have questions about the specific items, please see the contact information for each item.   -  Reminder of Next Superintendents Webcast -  Unbridled Learning Web page now available -  New Assessment & Accountability ... More


 

MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT EMAIL 4411
MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT E-MAIL – 4/4/11   Monday E-Mail combines several items into one communication:   -  Survey on New Assessment & Accountability System Name -  School District’s Fiscal Year 2011 Financial Audit Contract (Attachment) -  Update on the Commonwealth Commitment Pledge -  Kentucky Hybrid Diesel/Electric School Buses RFA (Cycle 3) Posted ... More


 

MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT EMAIL 32811
MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT E-MAIL – 3/28/11   The Monday E-mail contains information on the following KDE-related topics:   If you have questions about the specific items, please see the contact information for each item.   · Q and A Generated in Response to Questions from the West Kentucky Coop on the AFGR ... More


 

Monday Superintendent Email 32111
MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT E-MAIL – 3/21/11   The Monday E-mail contains information on the following KDE-related topics:   -  ARRA Jobs Reporting Reminder – Report due on job estimates relative to ARRA grants:  Due date for submission, Wednesday, April 6, 2011 (Attachments) -  Next Monthly Superintendents Webcast -  Update on the Commonwealth ... More


 

MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT EMAIL 31411
MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT E-MAIL – 3/14/11   The Monday E-mail contains information on the following KDE-related topics:   - TELL Kentucky  - Update on the Commonwealth Commitment Pledge - House Education Committee - Condition Assessments to Begin for Facilities Inventory and Classification System Project (Attachment) - Send in your National School Breakfast ... More


 

MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT EMAIL 3711
MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT E-MAIL – 3/7/11   As part of our effort to streamline communications and cut down on the number of e-mails you receive, here is a Monday E-Mail that combines several items into one communication.   Please read the Monday E-mail as it contains information on the following KDE-related topics: ... More


 

MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT EMAIL 22811
MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT E-MAIL – 2/28/11   The Monday E-mail contains information on the following KDE-related topics:   -  TELL Kentucky survey and accountability -  Update on Commonwealth Commitment Pledges -  Question & Answer Document from the Feb. 15 Principals’ Webinar (Attachment) -  Now Available – 2010-11 Final SEEK Reports with Pro ... More


 

MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT EMAIL 22111
MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT E-MAIL – 2/21/11   Monday E-mail contains information on the following KDE-related topics:   - TELL Kentucky survey and accountability clarification - Kentucky Literacy Celebration, Feb. 28-Mar.4 - Update on Submission of Commonwealth Commitment Pledges -  Message regarding Educational Enhancement Opportunity (EEO) Days   - 2011 Race to the Top ... More


 

MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT EMAIL 21411
MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT E-MAIL – 2/14/11   Monday E-mail contains information on the following KDE-related topics:   · Principals Webinar Tomorrow (Attachments) · Update on Commonwealth Commitment to College and Career Readiness Pledges · Early College Planning RFA Awards Announced · Notice of Reciprocal Preference Regulation (Attachments) · Information for coding student ... More


 

MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT EMAIL 2711
MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT E-MAIL – 2/7/11   Monday E-mail contains information on the following KDE-related topics:   · First Monthly Superintendents’ Webinar on Feb. 8 · Commonwealth Commitment Pledge · Commissioner’s KSBA presentation now online · Reporting roles to KDE · 2nd Annual Kentucky Outstanding Civic Education Leadership Award (Attachment) · 21st ... More


 

MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT EMAIL 13111
MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT E-MAIL – 1/31/11   The Monday E-mail contains information on the following KDE-related topics:   -  Tuesday, February 1st at 11:00 a.m. ET - Webinar for 2010-11 Final SEEK and Pro Rata Reduction and 2011-12 SEEK Forecast -  2010-2011 Final SEEK Calculation -  2011-2012 SEEK Forecast Calculation -  Technology ... More


 

MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT EMAIL 1311
MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT E-MAIL – 1/3/11   The Monday E-mail contains information on the following KDE-related topics:   -  Information on Leadership Networks - LPD in Assessment for Learning seminar - Acting director named   - Webinar on earthquake safety and mitigation for schools   - Coordinated response training available   - ... More


 

MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT EMAIL 12610
MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT E-MAIL – 12/6/10   The Monday E-mail contains information on the following KDE-related topics:   -  Early College Planning RFA Posted on KDE’s Website -  Sir Michael Barber presents “The Story of the Prime Minister’s Delivery Unit” -  Panasonic National School Change Awards -  New Math@Home now online -  Amgen Award for ... More


 

MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT EMAIL 11110
MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT E-MAIL 11/1/10   Monday E-mail contains information on the following KDE-related topics:   - Hybrid Diesel/Electric School Buses Cycle 2 RFA Awards Announced -  KSBA Student Discipline event to address range of issues facing Kentucky educators; November 12 in Lexington     If you have questions about the specific ... More


 

Clarification on Student Health Services and Field Trips October 2010
Recently, I provided information related to student health services and field trips. First, I want to emphasize that KDE is not advising you to cancel field trips.  To clarify this issue further, please note these points:   · These requirements are specific and apply only to students with 504 plans or ... More


 

2010 Grade 11 ACT Data Release Embargoed till 800 am Thursday August 12
Attached are the state results of the 2010 Grade 11 ACT administration. On Thursday, August 12, at 8 a.m. ET, the Kentucky Department of Education will publicly release this information on the KDE Web site. A press release will be issued tomorrow morning.    The Office of Assessment and Accountability asks ... More


 

MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT EMAIL ON TUESDAY 6110
MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT E-MAIL ON TUESDAY – 6/1/10   The Monday-E-mail for June 1, 2010 contains critical information on the following KDE topics: -  Opportunity for school districts to pilot new teacher and principal evaluation system in fall of 2010 – Phase One Application for Professional Growth and Evaluation System now available -  ... More


 

Commissioners and KBE members position on instructional time and budget issues March 17 2010
Dear Superintendents and Education Partners,   I have become aware of questions/concerns from superintendents and others about my position and that of Kentucky Board of Education members on instructional time and budget issues.  Therefore, we are providing clarification on these critical issues today through this e-mail.   Our first priority is ... More


 

Monday Superintendent EMail March 1 2010
The Monday E-mail for March 1, 2010 contains critical information on the following KDE topics:     . USDOE to Delay Public Reporting of 2009-10 NCLB Results and Waive the 14-Day Notice Requirement of Public School Choice Options and Notice of School Choice before the Start of the School Year   ... More


 

MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT EMAIL ON TUESDAY 11910
MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT E-MAIL ON TUESDAY– 1/19/10   As part of our effort to streamline communications and cut down on the number of e-mails you receive, here is a Monday E-Mail that combines several items into one communication.   If you have questions about the specific items, please see the contact information ... More


 

ARRA Federal Cash Requests May 2009
In a letter dated May 1, 2009, districts were notified of the amount of stimulus funds awarded to them as a result of the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Attached is a new Federal Cash Request (FCR) form that should be used to claim reimbursement for eligible ARRA expenditures.  Also ... More


 

MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT EMAIL 11209
MONDAY SUPERINTENDENT E-MAIL – 11/2/09  As part of our effort to streamline communications and cut down on the number of e-mails you receive, here is a Monday E-Mail that combines several items into one communication.  If you have questions about the specific items, please see the contact information for each item.  ... More


 

Links to Commissioner Hollidays October 2 webcast on budget issues October 2009
Thank you to all of you who were able to view last Friday’s webcast titled “Budget Discussion 2010” that was conducted from KDE’s State Board Room.  I hope the information was helpful.  If you were unable to participate in the webcast or if you have other staff who would like to ... More


 

Seclusions and Restraints September 2009
Dear Superintendents, Attached you will find a letter from U.S. Secretary of Education Duncan that he sent to all chief state school officers regarding the use of seclusion and physical restraints.  An essential component of the Secretary’s correspondence focused on systems of prevention to minimize the need to use seclusion and ... More


 

Accountability of Science Social Studies and Writing On Demand for Elementary and Middle Schools August 2009
Dear Superintendent, I am pleased to be able to send you this important information affecting elementary and middle school accountability for the next two years. During its August meeting, the Kentucky Board of Education endorsed the concept of using elementary and middle school science, social studies and writing on-demand test scores ... More


 

Active Directory Exchange Upgrade Executive Summary June 2009
Executive Summary  for Active Directory/Exchange Upgrade in School Districts Overview:Over the past few years, students, staff and educators across the state have become increasingly familiar with technology and how it can and should be used. Across Kentucky, we’re very proud that we currently rank fifth nationally in technology use, according to ... More


 

Special DAC E Mail Regarding Future Test Windows May 2009
Please see below an email that went to DACs today regarding Interim Test Reports for 2009 and Test Windows for 2010, 2011 and 2012.   Office of Assessment and Accountability Special DAC E-Mail May 22, 2009   The following message will be sent to all state Superintendents later today.  Interim Test ... More


 

Information regarding Insurance for Buses Kentucky Standard School Bus Endorsement May 2009
Per 702 KAR 5:030 (http://www.lrc.ky.gov/kar/702/005/030.htm), the Kentucky Department of Education requires liability or indemnity insurance for buses and sets the coverage limits. If there are pupils transported on school buses or other vehicles contracted to the board, the board must enter into an agreement with the contractor to secure fleet rates ... More


 

Drivers Manual - Available Online May 2009
On behalf of Captain Tim Lucas, Kentucky State Police, I am forwarding the attached flyer regarding the Kentucky Driver’s Manual.  The Kentucky State Police is no longer providing Driver’s Manuals to the public as part of cost saving measures.  However, the Driver’s Manual is available online and the Kentucky State Police ... More


 

2008 Annual Notice of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) September 2008
We have been asked by the U.S. Department of Education to forward the information below relative to the 2008 Annual Notice of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) to each local district superintendent in Kentucky.  Please make sure that the appropriate individuals ... More


 

Reaffirmation to diversity in hiring by the Kentucky Department of Education August 2008
Diversity Statement With the issuance of this statement, I am reaffirming my commitment to diversity in hiring at the Kentucky Department of Education.  I understand and support the value of creating a diverse workforce. The Kentucky Department of Education, under previous commissioners of education, has done a great job in improving ... More


For more information contact:

Teresa Perry
500 Mero Street, 1st Floor CPT
Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: 502-564-3141 x4801
teresa.perry@education.ky.gov
Commissioner Gene Wilhoit listens to a superintendent and teachers during a district visit