Election Tips!
Elections for the 2024-2025 school year will start soon – if they haven’t already! The majority of information to assist council member constituent groups with their election processes can be found within the SBDM Handbook.
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) and the Office of Education Accountability (OEA) recommend that school councils remove election procedures for teachers and parents from a council’s bylaws. Teachers and parents should establish their own written election procedures. The following topics should be considered by parents and teachers and documented in the election procedures:
- When and how candidates are nominated;
- Who prepares the ballot;
- When, where and how parents and teachers can vote;
- Voting schedule and process; and
- When and where runoffs will be held.
Virtual Experienced Member Training
KDE staff will be hosting a virtual experienced council member training on the Council’s Role with Continuous Improvement on June 12-13 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. ET. Members will have to participate on both days to obtain their certificate.
During the training, council members will learn about the Comprehensive School Improvement Plan and their role in developing the school’s plan. KDE recommends, however, that if experienced council members have taken this course previously that they participate in a different training course to expand their knowledge regarding their roles and responsibilities as a council member.
To register, interested participants must complete the 2024-2025 Council’s Role with Continuous Improvement Registration form to receive additional details regarding the training opportunity.
Mark your calendar!
The Kentucky Department of Education's (KDE's) SBDM office is planning and preparing for SBDM trainings, including the endorsement webinar for coordinators and trainers. Please look at the training options and dates and mark your preference on your calendar.
Register for the endorsement training sessions using this form. A link to the meeting will be emailed to you immediately after registering. During the training, we will discuss new training opportunities for SBDM council members, legislative changes, if any, that impact SBDM and new technical assistance documents created by KDE staff for SBDM council members.
If you have specific topics that you would like to have addressed during the annual endorsement training, email those ideas to Mia Morales.
SBDM Coordinator/Trainer Endorsement Training (webinar)
- April 18 at 9 a.m. ET
- April 23 at 1 p.m. ET
- April 25 at 10 a.m. ET
Training for new SBDM coordinators will be scheduled later in the spring. More information to follow!
2024 Groundswell Summit and Annual Meeting
Registration is open for the Prichard Committee’s 2024 Groundswell Summit and Annual Meeting in Owensboro on June 10-12.
Families, classroom teachers, administrators and community leaders are invited to meet at the Owensboro Convention Center for the three-day event. Participants will be exchanging innovative ideas, celebrating successes and collaborating to shape the future of education in Kentucky.
Join the Great Schools Showcase! Do you have a bright idea for improving schools? Are you doing something innovative that is improving education in Kentucky? You can be a part of the poster session showcase.
Registration Open for 2024 Continuous Improvement Summit
The Kentucky Department of Education and Cognia™ invite you to the annual Continuous Improvement Summit on Sept. 23-24 at the Central Bank Center in Lexington. Participants can explore a variety of topics and engage in conversations that will enrich their understanding of continuous improvement.
Keynote speaker Marck Abraham, the author of “What Success Looks Like,” is a transformational leader with a wealth of experience in education. He is committed to providing a world-class educational experience that ensures all students achieve their goals of post-secondary college and fulfilling careers. His mission has been to create environments that assist students in reaching their maximum potential in life.
During this two-day event, attendees will enhance their professional learning, make new connections and build upon existing relationships with peers across Kentucky, hear up-to-date information from KDE leaders and learn how Cognia can help address their unique challenges in the journey of continuous improvement. To receive early bird pricing, please register before Sept. 2.
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