EPSB
July 28, 2025 9:00 AM
EPSB Regular Meeting
I. Call to Order and EPSB Mission Statement: The Education Professional Standards Board, in full collaboration and cooperation with its education partners, promotes high levels of student achievement by establishing and enforcing rigorous professional standards for preparation, certification, and responsible and ethical behavior of all professional educators in Kentucky.
II. Swearing In of New EPSB Member
III. Roll Call
IV. Report of the Chair
IV.A. Appointments to the Program Review Committee
IV.B. Other Updates
V. Approval of Consent Items
V.A. June 17, 2025, EPSB Meeting Minutes
V.B. Option 9 Application, Jefferson County Schools and Campbellsville University
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V.C. Option 9 Application, Bourbon County Schools and University of the Cumberlands
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V.D. Option 9 Application, Jefferson County Schools and University of the Cumberlands
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V.E. Ballard County Schools: Continuing Education Option Plan II Proposal
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V.F. Carlise County Schools: Continuing Education Option Plan II Proposal
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V.G. Graves County Schools: Numeracy Continuing Education Option (CEO) Plan II Proposal
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V.H. Hickman County Schools: Numeracy Continuing Education Option (CEO) Plan II Proposal
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V.I. Marshall County Schools: Numeracy Continuing Education Option (CEO) Plan II Proposal
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V.J. Murray Independent Schools: Numeracy Continuing Education Option (CEO) Plan II Proposal
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V.K. Paducah Independent Schools: Numeracy Continuing Education Option (CEO) Plan II Numeracy Proposal
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V.L. Morehead State University: Approval of Proficiency Plan
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V.M. Thomas More University Program Approval: School Principal
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VI. Waivers
VI.A. 16 KAR 3:090. Request to Waive Renewal Requirements for Professional Certificate for Director of Pupil Personnel for Aaron Massey
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VI.B. 16 KAR 3:090. Request to Waive Teaching Experience Requirement for Admission to a Principal Preparation Program for James Moons
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VI.C. 16 KAR 3:090. Request to Waive Certified Teaching Experience Requirements for Admission to a Principal Preparation Program for Erica Trammell
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VI.D. 16 KAR 3:090. Request to Waive Admission Requirements for Director of Special Education for Chris Sweigart
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VI.E. 16 KAR 5:020. Request to Waive GPA Admission Requirement for a Candidate
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VI.F. 16 KAR 9:040. Request to Waive GPA Requirements for Option 4, Adjunct Instructor Certification for a Candidate
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VI.G. 16 KAR 2:120. Request to Waive Emergency Certificate Requirements for Campbell County Schools
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VI.H. 16 KAR 2:120. Request to Waive Emergency Certificate Requirements for Union County Schools
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VI.I. 16 KAR 2:120. Request to Waive Emergency Certificate Requirements for Union County Schools
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VII. Alternative Route
VII.A. Marlena Fryman, Computer Information Systems, All Grades
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VII.B. Brandon Long, Art, All Grades
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VII.C. Stephen Van Zant, Social Studies and English, Grades 5-12
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VIII. Board Comments
IX. Closed Session- Following a motion in open session pursuant to KRS 61.810 (1)(c) and (1)(j), it is anticipated that the board will move into closed session to conduct a character and fitness review and to review potential actions relating to complaints and reports. The board will also review pending litigation.
X. Case Decisions- Following the closed session review, the board shall move into open session. All decisions will be made in open session.
XI. Adjournment