EPSB
October 21, 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. 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
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VI.C. Option 9 Application, Meade County Schools and Campbellsville University
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VI.D. Option 9 Application, Warren County Schools and Campbellsville University
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VI.E. Option 9 Application, Covington Independent Schools and University of the Cumberlands
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VI.F. Option 9 Application, Henderson County Schools and University of the Cumberlands
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VI.G. Option 9 Application, Russell Independent Schools and University of the Cumberlands
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VI.H. Option 9 Application, Southeast South-Central Educational Cooperative and University of the Cumberlands
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VI.I. Option 9 Application, Woodford County Schools and University of the Cumberlands
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VI.J. Campbellsville University Program Approval: Moderate to Severe Disabilities
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VI.K. Kentucky Christian University Program Approval: Learning and Behavior Disorders
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VI.L. Midway University Program Approval: Master of Arts in Teaching
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VI.M. Union Commonwealth University Program Approval: Principal
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VI.N. Request for SARA Approval for Franklin University
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VI.O. Removal of Approval for Lake Erie College’s Initial Certification Programs
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VI.P. Expiration of 16 KAR 4:080. Out of State Recency
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VII. Action Items
VII.A. Review of Legislative Priorities
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VII.B. EPSB and KBE Research Practice Collaborative
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VII.C. Eastern Kentucky University: Approval of Programs
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VII.D. Lindsey Wilson University: Approval of Programs
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VIII. Waivers
VIII.A. 16 KAR 5:040. Request to Waive Cooperating Teacher Eligibility Requirements for Carson Tuscany
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VIII.B. 16 KAR 5:040. Alternative Student Teaching Placement Request for Alix Cornett
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VIII.C. 16 KAR 5:040. Alternative Student Teaching Placement Request for Megan Sullivan
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VIII.D. 16 KAR 5:040. Request to Waive a Portion of Student Teacher Days for a Lindsey Wilson University Student
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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
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VIII.F. 16 KAR 2:010. Request to Waive Certification Grade Range for Carmen
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VIII.G. 16 KAR 2:020. Request to Waive Renewal Requirements for Provisional Occupation-Based Career and Technical Education Certificate for Bruce Williams
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VIII.H. 16 KAR 2:020. Request to Waive Renewal Limits for Provisional Occupation-Based Career and Technical Education Certificate for Ingram Warren
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VIII.I. 16 KAR 2:120. Request to Waive Emergency Certificate Requirements for Warren County Schools
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VIII.J. 16 KAR 4:030. Request to Waive Out-of-State GPA Requirements for a Candidate
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VIII.K. 16 KAR 8:010. Request to Allow Educational Leadership Coursework for Rank I for Sarah Wallace
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VIII.L. 16 KAR 8:010. Request to Allow Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling for Rank I for Leslie Wood
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VIII.M. 16 KAR 8:020. Request to Allow Master’s in Management Consultancy for Rank II for Orfelina Guerra Vega
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IX. Alternative Route to Certification Applications
IX.A. Brittany Johnson, Dance, Primary through Grade 12
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IX.B. Samantha Mueller, Health and Physical Education, All Grades
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IX.C. Siaka Traore, Business and Marketing Education, Grades 5-12
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IX.D. Emma Erwin, Theater, Primary through Grade 12
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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