The Kentucky School for the Deaf Advisory Board will meet May 9

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Meeting Advisory


Media Contact: Jennifer Ginn

Director of Communications

Office: (502) 564-2000 ext. 4601

jennifer.ginn@education.ky.gov

Advisory 24-112

 

April 26, 2024

The Kentucky School for the Deaf Advisory Board will meet May 9

(FRANKFORT, KY) –The Kentucky School for the Deaf (KSD) Advisory Board will meet at 6 p.m. ET on May 9.

Advisory meetings occur on a quarterly basis: August, November, February and May.

Per KRS 167.037, this board is to be composed of nine members appointed by the Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) upon the recommendation of the commissioner of education.

The purpose of the board is to act in an advisory capacity to assist school leadership and make recommendations related to: (1) school goals and objectives; (2) budget requests; (3) student services; (4) public relations; (5) construction and maintenance; and (6) program evaluation.

Membership on the board is statewide and consists of two parents of deaf children, one professional in education of the Deaf, one former student of the Kentucky School for the Deaf, one member of the Kentucky Association for the Deaf (KAD), two members who represent school districts, and two members at large. A majority of the board's membership is persons who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Advisory Board Members
Scott Haun, Professional
Bethany Yance, Former Student
Jeff Kassinger, Member at Large
Hailey Brock, KAD
Kela Parton, Member at Large
Robin Bush, District
Anita Groenwoldt, District
Erin Rhoden, Parent of Deaf children
Cathy White, Parent of Deaf children


A full agenda follows:

Kentucky School for the Deaf Advisory Board Meeting
May 9, 2024, 6 - 8 p.m. ET
Kerr Hall Open Area at KSD, 303 S. Second St., Danville, KY 40422
Watch Live on the KSD YouTube Channel


Agenda

  • Chair Jeff Kassinger

    • Welcome and Call to Order

    • Approve Meeting Minutes

  • Robin Kinney, Interim Commissioner

    • Update on Principal Search

  • Lynn Petrey, Interim Principal

    • Principal Updates

      • New Staff

      • Athletic Program – Lisa Kingsley

      • Career and Technical Education (CTE) – Sandy Smock

        • Red Ribbon Cutting: Advanced Manufacturing

        • Mainstreaming Programs

      • Academic Team – Kimberly Curtis and Todd Batsche

      • KSD Outreach Event Updates – Tony Peavler

  • Chair Jeff Kassinger

    • Public Comments

    • Next Meeting Date

    • Adjournment