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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.
Legislative Update
III.E.
Other Updates
IV.
Open Speak
V.
Report of Chair
VI.
Consent Agenda
VI.A.
March 31, 2025, EPSB Meeting Minutes
VI.B.
Option 9 Application, Archdiocese of Louisville and University of the Cumberlands (Dr. Melissa Diebel)
VI.C.
Option 9 Application, Clark County Schools and University of the Cumberlands (Dr. Diebel)
VI.D.
Option 9 Application, Grant County Schools and University of the Cumberlands (Dr. Diebel)
VI.E.
Option 9 Application, Spencer County Schools and University of the Cumberlands (Dr. Diebel)
VI.F.
Eastern Kentucky University Program Approval: Instructional Design Technology (Ms. Kimberly Arington)
VI.G.
Eastern Kentucky University Program Approval: Applied Behavioral Analysis (Ms. Arington)
VI.H.
Western Kentucky University: Approval of Proficiency Plan (Ms. Arington)
VII.
Action Items
VII.A.
16 KAR 4:090. Reissuance, Amendment (Ms. Cassie Trueblood)
VII.B.
16 KAR 4:081. Repeal of 16 KAR 4:080, Out-of-State Recency (Ms. Trueblood)
VII.C.
Praxis Elementary Education: Multi-Subject Test (7001) (Dr. Diebel)
VII.D.
Update from Approved National Accreditor: Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (Dr. Diebel)
VII.E.
16 KAR 6:020. Assessment Prerequisites for Occupation-Based Career and Technical Education Certification (Ms. Sharon Salsman)
VII.F.
Option 7 Institute Proposal, Central Kentucky Educational Cooperative (Ms. Salsman)
VIII.
Waivers
VIII.A.
16 KAR 2:020. Request to Waive Renewal Requirements for Provisional Occupation-Based Career and Technical Education Certificate for Ricky Hayden (Ms. Salsman)
VIII.B.
16 KAR 2:020. Request to Waive Initial Issuance Requirements for Provisional Occupation-Based Career and Technical Education Certificate for Connie Stephens (Ms. Salsman)
VIII.C.
16 KAR 5:040. Request to Waive Student Teacher Days Due to District School Closures for the Morehead State University Students (Mr. Brandon Harrod)
VIII.D.
16 KAR 5:040. Request to Waive a Portion of Student Teacher Days for a Lindsey Wilson College Student (Mr. Harrod)
VIII.E.
16 KAR 5:040. Request to Waive Student Teacher Days Due to District School Closures for the Transylvania University Students (Mr. Harrod)
VIII.F.
16 KAR 5:040. Request to Waive Student Teacher Days Due to District School Closures for the University of Pikeville Students (Mr. Harrod)
VIII.G.
16 KAR 5:040. Request to Waive Student Teacher Days Due to District School Closures for the University of the Cumberlands Students (Mr. Harrod)
IX.
Alternative Routes
IX.A.
Melissa Hounshell, Journalism, Grades 8-12 (Ms. Salsman)
IX.B.
Brenna Murray, Dance, All Grades (Ms. Salsman)
IX.C.
Hannah Reitz, Dance, All Grades (Ms. Salsman)
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
XIV.
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.
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