Shelby makes gains on CATS Oct 4, 2007
Due to these schools being redistricted, the Kentucky Department of Education has given these schools the average of all the elementary schools in the district. The schools' actual academic index can be read below. (Shelbyille Sentinel-News, KY)
Recallable nickel petition is valid, county clerk says Oct 3, 2007
6 cents per 100 of property to tax bills based on an adjustment by the Kentucky Department of Education. Any revenue generated from the "recallable nickel" must be used for construction and renovation of school buildings. (Lebanon Enterprise, KY)
Students making progress with CATS Oct 3, 2007
Below are the listed scores for Calloway County students, according to the Kentucky Department of Education. East Calloway Elementary: reading, 94. (Murray Ledger & Times, KY)
R'ville wins appeal; School district makes all No Child Left Behind goals Sep 22, 2007
The Kentucky Department of Education agreed that there was a mistake and reevaluated Russellville's scores. When it was all said and done, the district met 13 of 13 goals. (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
More of this story Sep 20, 2007
As a result, the district has to notify parents using state-provided information, revise district improvement plans, request technical assistance, if needed, and may be subject to corrective action from the Kentucky Department of Education. Last year, the Williamstown district would accept students who wished to transfer to its district, but it is not this year as a result of Williamstown's tuition issue. (Williamstown Grant County News, KY)
No Child Left Behind Sep 20, 2007
Lisa Gross, spokeswoman for the Kentucky Department of Education, said the changes made to the data are typical. With the huge amount of data released, she said corrections often need to be made. (News Enterprise Online)
Schools get NCLB results Sep 18, 2007
Two local schools missed only a single No Child Left Behind goal, according to results released by the Kentucky Department of Education. Campbellsville High School and Taylor County Middle School each missed one goal. (Campbellsille Central Kentucky News Journal, KY)
Educating the heart Sep 16, 2007
The program at HCS was modeled after other schools programs, as well as 10 suggested characteristics from the Kentucky Department of Education. HCS decided to implement one characteristic a month into curriculum and left it to individual schools to teach it their own way, said Jimmie Dee Kelley, HCS supervisor of instruction. (Elizabethtown News Enterprise, KY)
Report: 16 percent of ACT takers ready for college Sep 6, 2007
These same content areas are also encompassed in the Kentucky Department of Education s core content areas of writing, reading, mathematics and science. The writing content also sets the standards for writing portfolio assessment, which is not specifically tested by the ACT, although some students are given an optional essay question at random. (Lawrenceburg Anderson News, KY)
Committee forms to petition recallable nickel Aug 29, 2007
Those needs include meeting Kentucky Department of Education standards and requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, adding classrooms and upgrading electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems in multiple buildings. Today, the district's bonding capacity is approximately 2. (Lebanon Enterprise, KY)
EIS meets standards for Perkins Award Aug 23, 2007
They can use the money for other areas such as mentoring services and upgrading equipment that will be used in the career and technical classes, according to the Kentucky Department of Education Web site. Kelly Richardson can be reached at 769-1200, Ext. (Elizabethtown News Enterprise, KY)
State rejects school plan once again Aug 13, 2007
While state officials rejected plans to build a high school, Tim Lucas, an architect who serves on the Kentucky Department of Education's School Facilities Construction Commission, said it would alleviate overcrowding ... "That is between the architect and the Kentucky Department of Education.". (Campbellsille Central Kentucky News Journal, KY)
'No pass, no drive' law takes effect Aug 2, 2007
According to the Kentucky Department of Education Web site, the department and the Transportation Cabinet are creating a Web portal system to allow electronic communication between school systems and the state Division of Driver's Licensing. Richardson said there are three people with access to the portal in the Campbellsville School System. (Campbellsille Central Kentucky News Journal, KY)
Mooneyhan in running for top school post Jul 26, 2007
The interim commissioner of education will act as the chief executive officer for the both the Kentucky Board of Education and the Kentucky Department of Education while the School Board searches for full-time candidate. In May, the state board appointed Barbara Erwin as Commissioner of Education. (Shelbyille Sentinel-News, KY)
The Class of 2008 - New Faces in Education Jul 19, 2007
Most recently he served as a Highly Skilled Educator with the Kentucky Department of Education. Rowe said that his experience as a Highly Skilled Educator has prepared him for his position as principal of the Shelby County Educational Center at Cropper. (Shelbyille Sentinel-News, KY)
State okays school site Jul 14, 2007
The proposal to locate a new Logan County elementary school on Franklin Road moved one step closer to becoming a reality this week as the Kentucky Department of Education approved the site. Logan County Schools Superintendent Marshall Kemp said the next step is to call the real estate agent and finalize the purchase of the 21. (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
'Students turn to page WWW' Jul 12, 2007
Lisa Gross, communication director for the Kentucky Department of Education, said that many schools are moving toward a technology based education. "Schools and districts are always going to at least try to keep up with technology," she said. (Shelbyille Sentinel-News, KY)
Grant will help mentor special ed teachers Jul 9, 2007
CU will partner with the Kentucky Department of Education, which will take the lead in promoting the program and recruiting potential applicants. Those interested must file an admissions application, submit three letters of recommendation and a one-page essay detailing why they want to be a special education teacher. (Campbellsille Central Kentucky News Journal, KY)
Calloway preschool teacher recognized Jul 7, 2007
Twenty-one public preschool teachers have received 2006-07 Classroom of Excellence Awards from the Kentucky Department of Education ... Classroom of Excellence award winners will host visitors, network with other early childhood professionals, serve as mentors to potential awardees and submit an annual report, according to Lisa Gross of the Kentucky Department of Education ... The Classroom of Excellence initiative was introduced by the Kentucky Department of Education last summer. (Murray Ledger & Times, KY)
Farris resigns superintendent position for state job Jul 5, 2007
Lisa Gross, director of communications for the Kentucky Department of Education, said that Farris' experience as a superintendent makes her a good fit for this position ... Farris was one of three people chosen to participate in the Kentucky Department of Education's Minority Superintendent Intern Program and also served as a Kentucky Highly Skilled Educator. (Shelbyille Sentinel-News, KY)
Johnston inks deal with HCS Jul 1, 2007
SOURCE: Kentucky Department of Education. Kelly Richardson can be reached at 769-1200, Ext. (Elizabethtown News Enterprise, KY)
Students fare well, still sag in attendance Jun 13, 2007
The Kentucky Department of Education released a report last week that shows Shelby County students are more likely to stay in school, graduate and successfully transition into adult life than students in other parts of the state ... The Kentucky Department of Education's report on non-academic achievement showed Shelby County ranking above average in most areas ... Lisa Gross, communications director for the Kentucky Department of Education, said that along with standardized test scores and... (Shelbyille Sentinel-News, KY)
Suspension handed down to Greenfield Jun 3, 2007
Modifying Murray Independent Superintendent Bob Rogers' initial decision to terminate her contract, a Kentucky Department of Education tribunal determined this week that physical education teacher Ann Greenfield can return to her job in August 2009 if she meets conditions determined by the KDE and MISD officials. According to a copy of the decision obtained by the Murray Ledger Friday through an open records request, Greenfield must undergo counseling at her own expense during the next two years... (Murray Ledger & Times, KY)
School Board approves plan for two new schools May 31, 2007
The plan for the schools will now be sent to Frankfort to be approved by the Kentucky Department of Education. During the school board meeting, Shelby County School Board Superintendent Elaine Farris said the 8/9 center will relieve overcrowding in the middle schools and high school and will benefit the students who attend scholastically and socially. (Shelbyille Sentinel-News, KY)
School salary spending to rise nearly 10 percent May 30, 2007
All three locations would be leased, and the board is consulting with Philip Gayhart of Sherman-Carter-Barnhart to determine what renovations will be necessary to bring any of the three spaces up to Kentucky Department of Education standards. Whisman also advised the board about the coming need for realignment of student distribution among the district s three elementary schools. (Lawrenceburg Anderson News, KY)
School dropout rate drops across county May 27, 2007
Area schools fared well in dropout, graduation, retention, attendance and transition-to-adult-life rates for the 2005-2006 school year, data released Thursday by the Kentucky Department of Education indicates. Also released were the first scores from the Plan and Explore assessments mandated by the state and taken last fall. (News Enterprise Online)
What drives school annexation? May 27, 2007
HARDIN COUNTY Hardin County Schools officials think two petitions to annex land into Elizabethtown Independent Schools were driven by money and attempted to selectively pull affluent students into the smaller district, according to a roughly 300-page document submitted to the Kentucky Department of Education. The document is in defense of the county district s denial of two annexation requests. (News Enterprise Online)
Ruling on Greenfield expected next week May 26, 2007
A decision concerning Murray Middle School teacher Ann Greenfield's hearing before a Kentucky Department of Education tribunal will be announced soon. Tina Drury, a spokeswoman for the department's Office of Legal Services, told the Murray Ledger Thursday that the three-member committee hearing the case has five days to make a decision. (Murray Ledger & Times, KY)
Neighbors protest school site selection; Board reaffirms intentions May 19, 2007
After hearing concerns from many area residents about the proposed Franklin Road location for a new elementary school Tuesday, the Logan County Board of Education voted unanimously to approve purchase of the land pending approval of the Kentucky Department of Education and affordable cost of relocation of utilities ... Kemp said that concerns like water pressure, traffic and safety have been considered and will be further considered as various studies are done before the site is approved by the... (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
Ready ... Set ... Test! Apr 30, 2007
CATS is designed to improve teaching and student learning, according to the Kentucky Department of Education. CATS includes the Kentucky Core Content Test, the CTBS/5 Survey Edition, writing portfolios and prompts and the alternate portfolio for students with severe to profound disabilities. (Campbellsille Central Kentucky News Journal, KY)
Report: SCHS graduation rates beat state average - ACT scores just under state average Apr 26, 2007
The Kentucky High School Feedback Report is collaboratively produced by Kentucky's Council on Postsecondary Education and Kentucky Department of Education and the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority, with the assistance of ACT, Inc. and The College Board. The report's purpose is to provide information about the school's 2004 class of high school seniors, including the number who moved on to a postsecondary institution in Kentucky and how well they performed compared to their peers... (Shelbyille Sentinel-News, KY)
Pre-trial conference for teacher canceled Apr 25, 2007
The hearing will be held in closed session, but the final report will be an open record, according to Kentucky Department of Education spokeswoman Lisa Gross. The state education commissioner will appoint a three-member tribunal to include one teacher, one administrator and one lay person all of whom live outside the district to conduct the administrative hearing, according to KRS 161. (Murray Ledger & Times, KY)
How much is a nickel worth? Apr 19, 2007
"Until the needs are met, our buildings are not compliant with [Kentucky Department of Education] standards," Marcum said. With the district's current bonding capacity, it would take until 2027 to meet the needs throughout the district, according to information provided by Hamilton. (Lebanon Enterprise, KY)
After High School ... Apr 19, 2007
"The Kentucky Department of Education has made the PLAN and EXPLORE tests part of the state assessment this year. Both of these tests are products of the ACT, which, in the long run, help students and their schools determine students' strengths and weaknesses in various skill categories.". The PLAN test is given to sophomores, while eighth-grade students take the EXPLORE test. (Campbellsille Central Kentucky News Journal, KY)
Big plans, little money Apr 11, 2007
very district is required to submit a plan to the Kentucky Department of Education every four years, Superintendent Kim Shaw said. he department of education allocates funds to districts based on their unmet needs. (Lawrenceburg Anderson News, KY)
Board promises statement regarding high school finances at April meeting Mar 22, 2007
The application, which goes to the Kentucky Department of Education, requests approval to spend 5,717,657 for high school projects. The stadium is one of three areas of renovations included in the application. (Cynthiana Democrat, KY)
R'ville board wants to eliminate RMS; 7th & 8th grades to RHS Mar 7, 2007
Russellville schools Superintendent Roger Cook said this is the plan the local facilities planning committee is sending to the Kentucky Department of Education for approval. The plan came about because RMS is a category five building, which means the state will not provide money for improving the facility and would rather get rid of such buildings. (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
Bonnie Myers appointed to Calloway school board Mar 4, 2007
Bonnie Leeann Myers has been appointed to the Calloway County Board of Education, according to Lisa Gross, spokeswoman with the Kentucky Department of Education. Myers was one of three nominees who had recently been interviewed for the vacant position. (Murray Ledger & Times, KY)
Archery program targets truancy Feb 21, 2007
The national program was developed by the Kentucky Department of Education and the state s Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources in 2002. We are just amazed at the program s popularity, Roy Grimes, director of the National Archery in the Schools Program, said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
State says gas line near school site must be moved Feb 14, 2007
A high-pressure gas line across the construction site for the new Emma B. Ward Elementary School is too close to the building perimeter, according to the Division of Facilities Management at the Kentucky Department of Education. The line bisects the property, located just north of Lawrenceburg on U.S. 127 Bypass. (Lawrenceburg Anderson News, KY)
Calloway schools plan on computer upgrades Feb 9, 2007
Although Calloway County was not in a pilot program that provided January funding from the Kentucky Department of Education for upgrading desktop, laptop and tablet computers, the district is expected to get started this month with their part of the upgrade program, according to David Dowdy, public relations coordinator for the Calloway County Schools. The statewide project will eventually involve all 175 districts, according to Lisa Gross of the Kentucky Department of Education ... Public... (Murray Ledger & Times, KY)
City Schools get $5 million for renovations Feb 3, 2007
"Woods-Ayers said the Kentucky Department of Education completed a management review of the Campbellsville School District a year ago. Officials who did the review recommended that the District have a uniform facilities maintenance plan with more budget focus. Several buildings, the reviewers noted, have accessibility issues with regard to the Americans with Disabilities Act.The District's school buildings were built in multiple phases and reviewers stated they were developing significant needs... (Campbellsille Central Kentucky News Journal, KY)
New stadium being pondered Jan 18, 2007
ach step it's getting more and more exciting, Gilbert said, noting that some state-required documents should be ready to send to the Kentucky Department of Education in February or March. e can't just snap our fingers and build a facility, Case said. (Cynthiana Democrat, KY)
State report cites schools' shortcomings Jan 18, 2007
"Pushing up beyond this point gets challenging," said Veronica Taylor of the Kentucky Department of Education. "But failure is not an option here.". (Shelbyille Sentinel-News, KY)
State school board chair Travis removes self from search for next education commissioner Jan 13, 2007
Kentucky Department of Education spokeswoman Lisa Gross said Wednesday that while the exact criteria isn't nailed down, board members hope to have something more specific to share in the next few days. A public hearing is tentatively scheduled for Jan. 29 to seek public input. (Murray Ledger & Times, KY)
