Kentucky Board to reopen search for new Commissioner

Search for new Interim commissioner also to proceed.

Kevin Nolan to continue serving

as interim commissioner

until new interim is identified.

After a two and a half hour closed session the board emerged and took the following action:

• The Board has asked Kevin Nolan to remain as interim Commissioner.
• Search for new interim with educational background will begin immediately
• The Board will solicit names from across the state.
• Interested candidates can apply through the KDE website.
• The search for a permanent Commissioner has been reopened
• Applicants should consult the KDE website for application details.
• Chairman Travis said, "We would encourage qualified Kentucky educators to apply for that position."

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It would appear that the Kentucky Board of Education has bought itself some time through this process. The two references to "Kentucky" may raise questions about the scope of the new search. Looking at Kentucky educators produces a much shorter list.

It may be time to look again at someone like Stu Silberman. Despite his quick (and honorable) declination when his name came up before - perhaps Kentucky needs his leadership more than Fayette County.

With Silberman, the board would get the leadership they obviously craved - but with character thrown in as well.

More as details emerge.