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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 Kentucky Board of Education
III.B.
Report from the Education and Labor Cabinet
III.C.
Report from the Council on Postsecondary Education
III.D.
Report from the Office of Educator Licensure and Effectiveness
III.E.
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.
September 29, 2025, EPSB Meeting Minutes
VI.B.
Option 9 Application, Mayfield Independent Schools and University of the Cumberlands
VI.C.
Option 9 Application, Meade County Schools and Campbellsville University
VI.D.
Option 9 Application, Warren County Schools and Campbellsville University
VI.E.
Option 9 Application, Covington Independent Schools and University of the Cumberlands
VI.F.
Option 9 Application, Henderson County Schools and University of the Cumberlands
VI.G.
Option 9 Application, Russell Independent Schools and University of the Cumberlands
VI.H.
Option 9 Application, Southeast South-Central Educational Cooperative and University of the Cumberlands
VI.I.
Option 9 Application, Woodford County Schools and University of the Cumberlands
VI.J.
Campbellsville University Program Approval: Moderate to Severe Disabilities
VI.K.
Kentucky Christian University Program Approval: Learning and Behavior Disorders
VI.L.
Midway University Program Approval: Master of Arts in Teaching
VI.M.
Union Commonwealth University Program Approval: Principal
VI.N.
Request for SARA Approval for Franklin University
VI.O.
Removal of Approval for Lake Erie College’s Initial Certification Programs
VI.P.
Expiration of 16 KAR 4:080. Out of State Recency
VII.
Action Items
VII.A.
Review of Legislative Priorities
VII.B.
EPSB and KBE Research Practice Collaborative
VII.C.
Eastern Kentucky University: Approval of Programs
VII.D.
Lindsey Wilson University: Approval of Programs
VIII.
Waivers
VIII.A.
16 KAR 5:040. Request to Waive Cooperating Teacher Eligibility Requirements for Carson Tuscany
VIII.B.
16 KAR 5:040. Alternative Student Teaching Placement Request for Alix Cornett
VIII.C.
16 KAR 5:040. Alternative Student Teaching Placement Request for Megan Sullivan
VIII.D.
16 KAR 5:040. Request to Waive a Portion of Student Teacher Days for a Lindsey Wilson University Student
VIII.E.
16 KAR 3:090. Request to Waive Certified Teaching Experience Requirements for Admission to a Director of Special Education Program for Kasey Hampton
VIII.F.
16 KAR 2:010. Request to Waive Certification Grade Range for Carmen
VIII.G.
16 KAR 2:020. Request to Waive Renewal Requirements for Provisional Occupation-Based Career and Technical Education Certificate for Bruce Williams
VIII.H.
16 KAR 2:020. Request to Waive Renewal Limits for Provisional Occupation-Based Career and Technical Education Certificate for Ingram Warren
VIII.I.
16 KAR 2:120. Request to Waive Emergency Certificate Requirements for Warren County Schools
VIII.J.
16 KAR 4:030. Request to Waive Out-of-State GPA Requirements for a Candidate
VIII.K.
16 KAR 8:010. Request to Allow Educational Leadership Coursework for Rank I for Sarah Wallace
VIII.L.
16 KAR 8:010. Request to Allow Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling for Rank I for Leslie Wood
VIII.M.
16 KAR 8:020. Request to Allow Master’s in Management Consultancy for Rank II for Orfelina Guerra Vega
IX.
Alternative Route to Certification Applications
IX.A.
Brittany Johnson, Dance, Primary through Grade 12
IX.B.
Samantha Mueller, Health and Physical Education, All Grades
IX.C.
Siaka Traore, Business and Marketing Education, Grades 5-12
IX.D.
Emma Erwin, Theater, Primary through Grade 12
X.
Board Comments
XI.
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.
XII.
Case Decisions- Following the closed session review, the board shall move into open session. All decisions will be made in open session.
XIII.
Adjournment
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