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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 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 the Chair
V.A.
Nomination and Election of Chair
V.B.
Nomination and Election of Vice-Chair
V.C.
EPP Spotlight
V.D.
Other Updates
VI.
Approval of Consent Items
VI.A.
Approval of January 5, 2026, EPSB Meeting Minutes
VI.B.
Approval of January 21, 2026, EPSB Meeting Minutes
VI.C.
Option 9 Application, Shelby County Schools and Campbellsville University
VI.D.
Option 9 Application, Shelby County Schools and Midway University
VI.E.
Option 9 Application, Wayne County Schools and Midway University
VI.F.
Option 9 Application, Barbourville Independent Schools and University of the Cumberlands
VI.G.
Option 9 Application, Catholic Dioceses of Lexington and University of the Cumberlands
VI.H.
Option 9 Application, Hancock County Schools and University of the Cumberlands
VI.I.
Option 9 Application, Jenkins Independent Schools and University of the Cumberlands
VI.J.
University of the Cumberlands Program Approval: Individual Intellectual Assessment Endorsement
VI.K.
McCracken County Schools Continuing Education Option (CEO) Plan II Leadership Pathway Proposal
VI.L.
Taylor County Schools Continuing Education Option (CEO) Plan II Leadership Pathway Proposal
VII.
Action Item
VII.A.
Education Professional Standards Board Meeting Schedule
VIII.
Waivers
VIII.A.
16 KAR 2:010. Request to Waive Certification Grade Range for Rosalie Rogers
VIII.B.
16 KAR 2:020. Request to Waive Issuance Requirements for Provisional Occupation-Based Career and Technical Education Certificate for Frank Martin
VIII.C.
16 KAR 2:020. Request to Waive Renewal Requirements for Provisional Occupation-Based Career and Technical Education Certificate for Michael Geddes
VIII.D.
16 KAR 2:120. Request to Waive Emergency Certificate Requirements for Franklin County Schools
VIII.E.
16 KAR 4:030. Request to Waive Out-of-State GPA Requirements for a Candidate
IX.
Alternative Route to Certification Applications
IX.A.
Heather Burns, Theater, Grades P-12
IX.B.
Elizabeth Colon Nelson, Theater, Grades P-12
IX.C.
Alan Glasgow, Art, All Grades
IX.D.
Rachel Haeseley, Journalism, Grades 8-12
IX.E.
Trevor Stewart, Journalism, Grades 8-12
IX.F.
Danika Isdahl, English, Grades 5-9 and 8-12
IX.G.
Jason Morgan, Business and Marketing Education, Grades 5-12
IX.H.
Michael Purvis, Chemistry, Grades 8-12
IX.I.
Stephanie Troutman, Chemistry, Grades 8-12
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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