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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.A.1.
KBE/EPSB Research Practice Collaborative Recommendations
III.B.
Report from the Council on Postsecondary Education
III.C.
Report from the Office of Educator Licensure and Effectiveness
III.C.1.
Updates from ICF on Read to Succeed Act Implementation
III.D.
Other Updates
IV.
Report of the Chair
IV.A.
EPP Spotlight
IV.A.1.
Simmons College
IV.B.
Other Updates
V.
Approval of Consent Items
V.A.
Approval of EPSB Meeting Minutes and EPSB Waiver Committee Minutes
V.A.1.
May 26, 2026, EPSB Meeting Minutes
V.A.2.
June 16, 2026, EPSB Waiver Committee Minutes
V.B.
Hearing Officer's Report
V.C.
Spalding University: Teacher Leadership Continuing Education Option (CEO) Plan II Proposal
V.D.
Option 9 Application, Oldham County Schools and Campbellsville University
V.E.
Option 9 Application, Dayton Independent Public Schools and the University of the Cumberlands
V.F.
Option 9 Application, Meade County Public Schools and University of the Cumberlands
V.G.
Morehead State University: Approval of Proficiency Evaluation Plan for Initial Undergraduate Business and Marketing Education, Health and Physical Education, Agriculture Education, Career and Technical Education, and Advanced Masters Gifted Education
V.H.
Campbellsville University: Approval of the School Social Work Masters Program and Graduate Certificate Program
V.I.
Kentucky Wesleyan College: Approval of the Learning and Behavior Disorders Initial Undergraduate, Traditional Route Program
V.J.
Simmons College: Approval of the Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education Initial Undergraduate, Traditional Route Program
V.K.
Simmons College: Approval of the Proficiency Evaluation Plan for Elementary Education Program
V.L.
Waivers
V.L.1.
16 KAR 2:120. Request to Waive Emergency Certificate Requirements for Bardstown Independent Schools
V.L.2.
16 KAR 2:120. Request to Waive Emergency Certificate Requirements for Bath County Schools
V.L.3.
16 KAR 2:010. Request to Waive Certification Grade Range for Ashley Wilkerson
V.L.4.
16 KAR 2:010. Request to Waive Certification Grade Range for Chelsae Hennion
V.L.5.
16 KAR 2:010. Request to Waive Certification Grade Range for Estella Hafford
V.L.6.
16 KAR 2:010. Request to Waive Certification Grade Range for Keeley Pierce
V.L.7.
16 KAR 2:010. Request to Waive Certification Grade Range for Susan Davis
V.L.8.
16 KAR 5:020. Request to Waive GPA Admission Requirement for a Candidate
V.L.9.
16 KAR 2:020. Request to Waive Issuance Requirements for Provisional Occupation-Based Career and Technical Education Certificate for Holly Riddle
V.L.10.
16 KAR 2:020. Request to Waive Issuance Requirements for Provisional Occupation-Based Career and Technical Education Certificate for Kimberly Pharris
V.L.11.
16 KAR 2:020. Request to Waive Renewal Requirements for Provisional Occupation-Based Career and Technical Education Certificate for Jacob Rambo
VI.
Information Items
VI.A.
Amendment to 16 KAR 5:020. Standards for admission to educator preparation
VI.B.
Amendment to 16 KAR 2:010. Kentucky professional and provisional teacher certificates.
VI.C.
Amendment to 16 KAR 5:040. Admission, placement, and supervision in student teaching
VI.D.
Amendment to 16 KAR 5:010. Standards for accreditation of educator preparation providers and approval of programs
VI.E.
New Regulation- 16 KAR 5:015. Standards for approval of educator preparation programs
VII.
Action Items
VII.A.
16 KAR 5:020. Regulatory Waiver to Allow Use of the SAT as an Assessment of Basic Knowledge
VII.B.
16 KAR 5:040. Extension of Student Teacher Waivers
VII.C.
Simmons College: Approval of Initial Programs
VII.D.
Morehead State University: Approval of Initial and Advanced Programs
VII.E.
Brescia University: Accreditation Decision on the Educator Preparation Provider and Approval of Programs
VII.F.
Midway University: Removal of Current AFIs and Stipulations
VIII.
Waivers
VIII.A.
16 KAR 2:010. Request to Waive Certification Grade Range for Carmen Sallee
VIII.B.
16 KAR 2:120. Request to Waive Emergency Certificate Requirements for Nelson County Schools
VIII.C.
16 KAR 2:020. Request to Waive Issuance Requirements for Provisional Occupation-Based Career and Technical Education Certificate for Dakota Eldridge
VIII.D.
16 KAR 2:020. Request to Waive Issuance Requirements for Provisional Occupation-Based Career and Technical Education Certificate for Stephanee Sheets
IX.
Alternative Route to Certification Applications
IX.A.
Brian Calnon, Business and Marketing, Grades 5 Through 12
IX.B.
Joseph Tingle, Agriculture, Grades 5 Through 12
IX.C.
Joshua Werkman, Biology, Grades 8-12, and Middle Grades Science, Grades 5-9
IX.D.
Angelia Williams, Music, All Grades
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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