Commissioner's Student Advisory Council to meet April 11

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Meeting Advisory


Media Contact: Toni Konz Tatman

Chief Communications Officer

Office: (502) 564-2000

toni.tatman@education.ky.gov

Advisory 23-96

 

April 5, 2023

Commissioner's Student Advisory Council to meet April 11

(FRANKFORT, KY) – The Commissioner's Student Advisory Council will hold an in-person meeting at 9 a.m. ET on April 11.

The purpose of this group is to advise Kentucky's commissioner of education and the Kentucky Department of Education's (KDE) leadership team on issues relevant to high school students.

The group meets monthly both in person and virtually throughout the year to discuss how decisions made at the state level are affecting students throughout Kentucky. Council members provide feedback on critical issues impacting students and schools and work with KDE staff to develop ideas to improve and transform education.

A full agenda is below:

 

Commissioner's Student Advisory Council
April 11, 2023 - 9 a.m. ET
300 Sower Blvd., 5th Floor, State Board Room 514, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601

 

 Agenda

I. Welcome (Roll Call of Members): Thomas Woods-Tucker, Ph.D., KDE Deputy Commissioner and Chief Equity Officer; Toni Konz Tatman, KDE Chief Communications Officer

II. Approve Summary from Last Meeting: Toni Konz Tatman, KDE Chief Communications Officer

III. Mindful Minute: Heather Bushelman, KDE Program Coordinator for Comprehensive School Counseling

IV. Discussion on School SafetyBen Wilcox, State School Security Marshal; Jon Akers, Executive Director, Kentucky Center for School Safety

V. Discussion on Council Projects, Past and Present: Meredith Brewer, KDE Director of Education Policy; GlyptusAnn Grider Jones, KDE Awards and Recognition Coordinator

VI. Communications Opportunities for Students: Toni Konz Tatman, KDE Chief Communications Officer

VII. Kentucky Legislative UpdateBrian Perry, KDE Director of Government Relations

VIII. Presentation Honoring Graduating Council Members - cords, certificatesThomas Woods-Tucker, Ph.D., KDE Deputy Commissioner and Chief Equity Officer; Toni Konz Tatman, KDE Chief Communications Officer

IX. Next Meeting Date: May 30, 2023, virtual

X. Adjournment and Lunch with Deputy Commissioner Thomas Woods-Tucker

 

Future Meetings:

May 30, 2023 – virtual