EPSB
April 21, 2026 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. Legislative Update
III.F. Other Updates
IV. Open Speak
V. Report of the Chair
V.A. Educator Preparation Provider Spotlight
V.B. Other Updates
VI. Approval of Consent Items
VI.A. Approval of March 30, 2026, EPSB Meeting Minutes
VI.B. Northern Kentucky Cooperative for Educational Services: Universal Continuing Education Option (CEO) Plan II Proposal
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VI.C. Kentucky Educational Development Corporation: Writing Continuing Education Option (CEO) Plan II Proposal
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VI.D. Ohio Valley Education Cooperative: Adolescent Literacy Continuing Education Option (CEO) Plan II Proposal
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VI.E. Option 9 Application, Carter County School District and University of the Cumberlands
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VI.F. Option 9 Application, Cloverport Independent School District and University of the Cumberlands
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VI.G. Option 9 Application, Oldham County School District and University of the Cumberlands
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VI.H. Option 9 Application, Simpson County School District and University of the Cumberlands
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VI.I. Option 9 Application, Rowan County School District and University of the Cumberlands
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VI.J. Option 9 Application, Green County Schools and Campbellsville University
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VI.K. Option 9 Application, Henderson County Schools and Campbellsville University
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VI.L. Option 9 Application, Jessamine County Schools and Campbellsville University
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VI.M. Option 9 Application, Grant County Schools and Morehead State University
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VI.N. Option 9 Application, Johnson County Schools and Morehead State University
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VI.O. Option 9 Application, Nicholas County Schools and Morehead State University
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VI.P. Option 9 Application, Rowan County Schools and Morehead State University
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VI.Q. Option 9 Application, Harrison County Schools and Northern Kentucky University
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VI.R. Asbury University Program Approval: Learning and Behavior Disorders
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VI.S. Morehead State University Approval: Master of Arts in Teaching and Option 6
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VI.T. Western Kentucky University Program Approval: Instructional Design Program
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VI.U. Request for SARA approval of Oklahoma Christian University
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VII. Information Items
VII.A. Amendment to 16 KAR 5:020. Standards for admission to educator preparation
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VII.B. Amendment to 16 KAR 5:040. Admission, placement, and supervision in student teaching
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VII.C. Amendment to 16 KAR 5:010. Standards for accreditation of educator preparation providers and approval of programs
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VII.D. New Regulation- 16 KAR 5:015. Standards for approval of educator preparation programs
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VIII. Action Items
VIII.A. 16 KAR 6:020. Assessment Requirements for Occupation-Based Career and Technical Education Teachers, Revised Career and Technical Education Assessment Order
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VIII.B. Waiver of 16 KAR 6:020. Assessment Requirements for Occupation-Based Career and Technical Education Teachers, Entry Level Assessment Exemptions for Applicants Demonstrating Competency Through Earned Credit
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VIII.C. Recommendations from the Certification Structure Workgroup
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VIII.D. 16 KAR 6:010. Assessment Prerequisites for Teacher Certification, Adoption of New Tests
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IX. Waivers
IX.A. 16 KAR 2:120. Request to Waive Emergency Certificate Requirements for Covington Independent Schools
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IX.B. 16 KAR 2:120. Request to Waive Emergency Certificate Requirements for McLean County Schools
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IX.C. 16 KAR 2:020. Request to Waive Occupation-Based Career and Technical Education Degree Requirement for Nathan Hoskins
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IX.D. 16 KAR 2:020. Request to Waive Renewal Requirements for Provisional Occupation-Based Career and Technical Education Certificate for Cody Hollon
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IX.E. 16 KAR 2:020. Request to Waive Renewal Requirements for Provisional Occupation-Based Career and Technical Education Certificate for Andoni Munoz Torrez
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IX.F. 16 KAR 2:020. Request to Waive Renewal Requirements for Provisional Occupation-Based Career and Technical Education Certificate for Greg Gerton
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IX.G. 16 KAR 2:020. Request to Waive Issuance Requirements for Provisional Occupation-Based Career and Technical Education Certificate for Lance Blanford
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IX.H. 16 KAR 2:020. Request to Waive Issuance Requirements for Provisional Occupation-Based Career and Technical Education Certificate for Ryan Hackman
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IX.I. 16 KAR 2:020. Request to Waive Issuance Requirements for Provisional Occupation-Based Career and Technical Education Certificate for Stephen Norris
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IX.J. 16 KAR 2:020. Request to Waive Renewal Requirements for Provisional Occupation-Based Career and Technical Education Certificate for Ray Valentine
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IX.K. 16 KAR 4:030. Request to Waive Out-of-State GPA Requirements for a candidate
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IX.L. 16 KAR 2:020. Request to Waive Renewal Requirements for Provisional Occupation-Based Career and Technical Education Certificate for Anthony King
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X. Alternative Route to Certification Applications
X.A. Youn Hee Chung, Art, All Grades
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X.B. Miranda Maestle, Agriculture, Grades 5 Through 12
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X.C. Sophie Nguyen, Biological Science, Grades 8 Through 12
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X.D. Jonathan Tate, Spanish, All Grades
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X.E. Michael Webb, Business and Marketing, Grades 5 Through 12
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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