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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.
Roll Call
III.
Report of the Commissioner
III.A.
Report from the Education and Labor Cabinet
III.B.
Report from the Council on Postsecondary Education
III.C.
Report from the Office of Educator Licensure and Effectiveness
III.D.
Other Updates
IV.
Open Speak
V.
Report of the Chair
V.A.
Educator Preparation Provider Spotlight
V.B.
Other Updates
VI.
Consent Items
VI.A.
July 28, 2025, EPSB Meeting Minutes
VI.B.
Boyce College Program Approval: English as a Second Language Endorsement
VI.C.
Kentucky Christian University Approval: Master of Arts in Teaching
VI.D.
Northern Kentucky University Program Approval: Learning and Behavior Disorders
VI.E.
University of Pikeville Program Approval: Master of Arts in Teaching
VI.F.
Western Kentucky University Program Approval: English as a Second Language
VII.
Information Item
VII.A.
16 KAR 2:020. Occupation-Based Career and Technical Education Certification, Amendment
VII.B.
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation Letter of Engagement
VII.C.
Review of Legislative Priorities
VIII.
Action Item
IX.
Waivers
IX.A.
16 KAR 2:120. Request to Waive Emergency Certificate Requirements for Christian County Schools
IX.B.
16 KAR 2:120. Request to Waive Emergency Certificate Requirements for Christian County Schools
IX.C.
16 KAR 2:120. Request to Waive Emergency Certificate Requirements for Covington Independent Schools
IX.D.
16 KAR 2:120. Request to Waive Emergency Certificate Requirements for Mason County Schools
IX.E.
16 KAR 2:120. Request to Waive Emergency Certificate Requirements for Model Laboratory
X.
Alternative Route to Certification Applications
X.A.
Latasha Malone, Information Technology, All Grades
X.B.
Brittany Parr, School Medial Librarian, All Grades
XI.
Board Comments
XII.
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.
XIII.
Case Decisions- Following the closed session review, the board shall move into open session. All decisions will be made in open session.
XIV.
Adjournment
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