|
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.
Approval of Consent Items
III.A.
Approval of EPSB Meeting Minutes and EPSB Waiver Committee Minutes
III.A.1.
July 13, 2026, EPSB Meeting Minutes
III.A.2.
July 13, 2026, EPSB Waiver Committee Minutes
III.B.
University of the Cumberlands: Approval of the School District Administration Education Specialist Program for Supervisor of Instruction, Director of Pupil Personnel and Superintendent Certifications
III.C.
University of Louisville: Approval of the Learning and Behavior Disorders, Moderate to Severe Disabilities and Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education Initial Undergraduate Programs for Single Certification and Dual Certification LBD & MSD or MSD and IECE
III.D.
Morehead State University: Approval of the Proficiency Evaluation Plan for Initial Graduate Business and Marketing Education, Health and Physical Education, and Agriculture Education
III.E.
Option 9 Application, Boyd County Schools and Morehead State University
III.F.
Option 9 Application, The Catholic Diocese of Owensboro and the University of the Cumberlands
III.G.
Option 9 Application, Fleming County Schools and Campbellsville University
III.H.
Option 9 Application, Knott County Schools and Morehead State University
III.I.
Option 9 Application, Oldham County Schools and Morehead State University
III.J.
Option 9 Application, Knott County Schools and the University of the Cumberlands
III.K.
Waivers
IV.
Action Items
IV.A.
Recommendation to the Kentucky Board of Education on the Request from Covington Independent Schools to Waive KRS 161.020(1)(a)
IV.B.
Amendment to 16 KAR 2:010. Kentucky professional and provisional teacher certificates
IV.C.
Amendment to 16 KAR 5:040. Admission, placement, and supervision in student teaching
V.
Waivers
V.A.
16 KAR 8:020. Request to Waive Rank II Classification Requirements for Christina Schmidt
V.B.
16 KAR 2:020. Request to Waive Recency Requirements for Provisional Occupation-Based Career and Technical Education Certificate for Derek Scott
V.C.
16 KAR 2:020. Request to Waive Renewal Requirements for Provisional Occupation-Based Career and Technical Education Certificate for Bruce Williams
V.D.
16 KAR 2:020. Request to Waive Recency Requirements for Provisional Occupation-Based Career and Technical Education Certificate for Hilary Jarvis
V.E.
16 KAR 2:020. Request to Waive Renewal Limits for Provisional Occupation-Based Career and Technical Education Certificate for Michael McCoy
V.F.
16 KAR 2:020. Request to Waive Recency Requirements for Provisional Occupation-Based Career and Technical Education Certificate for Allison Bryson
VI.
Closed Session Review - Following a motion in open session, it is anticipated that the Board will move into closed session, pursuant to KRS 61.810 (1)(c) and (1)(j), to discuss character and fitness reviews, potential actions relating to educator complaints and reports, and pending litigation.
VII.
Case Decisions- Following the closed session discussion and upon motion, the Board will return to open session. All decisions will be made in open session.
VIII.
Adjournment
|