KSBA

05/29/2026

Earlier today, KSBA’s Policy team distributed this year’s round of recommended policy and procedural updates, representing nearly 10,000 individual policy document changes. Kentucky’s 171 locally elected school boards will utilize these recommendations as they work towards annual policy approval in the months ahead.

KSBA’s Policy service is proud to support all 171 school boards and their districts and KSBA is very proud of our talented Policy Team!

05/28/2026

Continuing our celebration of KSBA’s 2026 theme, "Built to Last," and the association’s 90th anniversary, here are more beautiful student-designed banners! This batch features artwork from the following districts: Bardstown City Schools, Barren County Schools, Bath County Schools , Beechwood Independent Schools, Bellevue Independent Schools, Bell County School District and Berea Independent Schools. More designs coming soon...

05/26/2026

Interim Joint Committee meetings begin in one week. For the latest version of the interim calendar, click here:https://legislature.ky.gov/Documents/2026%20Interim%20Calendar.pdf

05/22/2026

In this month's issue of the Kentucky School Advocate magazine go Beyond the Board with Woodford County Public Schools board chair Adam Brickler. https://advocate.ksba.org/May2026/page/24

05/22/2026

The Muhlenberg County School Board voted on May 21 at the May board meeting to hire Brian Lile as t...

05/20/2026

⚖KSBA’s 2026 Federal and State Law Update will be held virtually from 9 a.m. until noon (ET) on Tuesday, June 16. Online registration is now open: ksba.org/LawUpdate.aspx.

The popular webinar provides a legislative session recap, a summary of board policy and procedure updates, federal policy developments, recent Open Meetings Act/Open Records Act decisions and other pertinent case law developments.

This training is open to anyone, but is highly recommended for school board members, superintendents, administrators, board attorneys, finance officers and other district personnel with policy-enacting responsibilities.

Good for 3 hours of state-mandated school board training credit. EILA credit approved. CLE credit approval pending.

05/18/2026

🚨KSBA’s Superintendent Search Service is working with Webster County Schools - Dixon, KY to help facilitate the search for the district’s next superintendent. The application deadline is Thursday, May 21. For more information and online applications, visit ksba.org/supersearch.aspx

05/18/2026

🚨 Don’t miss this webinar! 🚨
Recruiting and retaining great teachers is more important than ever—and we’re diving into what actually works!

🗓 May 20, 2026
⏰ 12:00–1:00 PM

Join Dr. Sarah Calveric, Superintendent of Caroline County Public Schools, as she shares real strategies to attract top educators and create environments where they thrive 💡

✨ You’ll learn:
✔️ How to build strong teacher pipelines
✔️ Smart recruitment strategies that stand out
✔️ Proven ways to support and retain great teachers
✔️ How to create a culture that drives student success
With nearly 30 years in education and a passion for excellence, Dr. Calveric brings insights you won’t want to miss 🙌

🎯 Ready to strengthen your team and make a lasting impact?
👉 Register today! https://www.cossba.org/webinar-series

05/16/2026

“Kentucky’s progress in literacy and numeracy reflects a sustained, statewide commitment to high-quality instruction – driven by aligned instructional resources, evidence-based professional learning, and strong partnerships with districts and educators,” said KDE Chief Academic Officer Micki Marinelli.

A student at Mary G. Hogsett Primary School (Danville Independent) works on a literacy activity in the classroom. Photo by Fiona Morgan, Kentucky Department of Education, April 23, 2026. (FRANKFORT, KY) –