The meeting agenda contains all the necessary elements, which could lead to a resolution of issues that have plagued this board, and set Kentucky's school system back on the path of ethical, competent leadership. The recent announcement of KDE's new Deputy and Associate Commissioners has been a glimmer of hope. But whether the board takes control of a bad situation and sets a positive example for the children of Kentucky remains to be seen.
"Introductory remarks" by Dr. Barbara Erwin are scheduled in the morning, toward the beginning of the meeting.
An "evaluation discussion" with the new commissioner in closed session is scheduled after lunch, toward the end of the meeting.
In addition, the board’s Nominating Committee will discuss selection of the board's chair and vice-chair.
Is real oversight in our future? Let's hope so.
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A full agenda follows.
KENTUCKY BOARD OF EDUCATION
JULY 11, 2007
STATE BOARD ROOM
FIRST FLOOR, CAPITAL PLAZA TOWER
FRANKFORT, KENTUCKY
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
BUSINESS SESSION - NOMINATING COMMITTEE
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. (EDT)
A full agenda follows.
KENTUCKY BOARD OF EDUCATION
JULY 11, 2007
STATE BOARD ROOM
FIRST FLOOR, CAPITAL PLAZA TOWER
FRANKFORT, KENTUCKY
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
BUSINESS SESSION - NOMINATING COMMITTEE
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. (EDT)
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Charge of the Nominating Committee from the full board
IV. Discussion of process for Nominating Committee to follow in securing input from other members
V. Discussion of characteristics needed by the chair and vice chair
VI. Closed session on personnel
VII. Determination of next meeting date
VIII. Adjournment
BUSINESS SESSION - FULL BOARD
STATE BOARD ROOM
9:00 a.m. (EDT)
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Introductory Remarks by Interim Commissioner Noland and Commissioner Barbara Erwin
IV. Identification of Meeting Ground Rules
V. Recommendations from Kentucky Department of Education Staff on Strategic Priorities for Reaching Proficiency
VI. Board Discussion of its Strategic Priorities for Reaching Proficiency
- On which strategic priorities should the board focus?
- Are their additional strategic priorities that should be considered?
- Are there budget and staffing implications for these strategic priorities?
VII. Lunch
VIII. Recommendations from Kentucky Department of Education staff on Budget Priorities for Reaching Proficiency
IX. Board Discussion of its Budget Priorities for Reaching Proficiency
- On which budget priorities should the board focus?
- Are there additional budget priorities that should be considered?
X. Discussion of KBE Meeting Procedures/Presentation Format
XI. Site approval for the proposed new elementary school (preschool through grade 8) in Logan County
XII. Evaluation discussion with the new commissioner (Closed Session)
XIII. Adjournment
Agenda Source: Lisa Gross, Communication Director, Kentucky Department of Education.
2 comments:
Don't get your hopes up - normal Erwin m.o. Set superintendent goals in private so there is no public oversight. Usually goals are underlings goals and not measurable. Then when board tries to hold her accountable it must be done in private and she weasels her way out or redefines the goal. Have fun.
Hopes UP?
No. Getting my hopes up would only lead to further disappointment.
In fairness, I think I have to allow for the POSSIBILITY that the board could act in a responsible manner. And, in fact, it's not too late to act on July 11th.
But that doesn't mean I really think they're going to do anything. There's not one shred of evidence to sugggest they will.
So this nag, is a loooong shot.
The chances that our board of education will deal with the issue, as a matter of ethics - rather than NOT dealing with it, as a matter of politics - are no better than 50 to 1.
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