Rasche to make $80K as Liaison

RASCHE SELECTED FOR LEGISLATIVE LIAISON POST

(FRANKFORT, Ky.) – Frank Rasche, a longtime member of the Kentucky House of Representatives, has been named to the position of legislative liaison to the Kentucky Department of Education by Education Commissioner Jon E. Draud.

“Frank’s experience as a state representative, his service as a local school board member and his deep understanding of Kentucky’s P-12 education system make him a natural choice for this job,” said Draud. “I’m very pleased to welcome him to our team and excited about the potential he brings to the position.”

“I worked with Jon for several years in the legislature, and being asked to work with him in this capacity is a great honor and opportunity,” said Rasche. “I am looking forward to continuing our collaboration on education issues and to interacting with the Department of Education’s staff.”

Rasche has served as state representative for District 3 (McCracken County) since 1993 and as chair of the House Education Committee since 1999. He also is a member of the Education Assessment and Accountability Subcommittee and has served on a variety of other committees during his tenure. He will resign his position from the House of Representatives.

Rasche was a member of the Paducah Independent Board of Education from 1979 to 1991 and served as chair from 1987 to 1991. He also was an 8th-grade English teacher in the Paducah Independent school system and an owner/operator of Rasche Cycle Inc. in Paducah.

Rasche earned a bachelor’s degree from Vanderbilt University and a master’s degree from Murray State University. He was the 2005 recipient of the Kids First Advocacy Award from the Kentucky School Boards Association and the 2006 recipient of the Samuel Robinson Award from the Kentucky Board of Education.

Rasche will begin his duties at the Department of Education on August 18. His salary has been set at $80,000.

SOURCE: KDE press release