KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

NOTICE OF VACANT BOYLE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION SEAT

OPPORTUNITY

The Kentucky Commissioner of Education is seeking applicants to be considered for appointment to the Boyle County Board of Education. You are invited to nominate yourself or someone you know who is qualified to serve on the Boyle County Board of Education representing Educational Division #C5. The vacancy was created by current board member moving residency out of the county.

Under the provisions of KRS 160.190(2), this appointment is effective until:

• The November 2018 regular election

This is a public service position and the person appointed will not be employed by the Boyle County Public Schools.

REQUIREMENTS

Board members must be:

• At least 24 years old.
• A Kentucky citizen for the last three years.
• A registered voter in the district and voter precinct(s) of Boyle County, Boyle County Schools C5.
• Have a high school diploma or GED certificate.
• Must be in compliance with anti-nepotism state laws.
• Cannot provide contract services for the school district.

RESPONSIBILITIES

School board members are involved primarily in the following areas:

• Developing policy that governs the operation of schools.
• Providing visionary leadership that establishes long-range plans and programs for the district.
• Hiring the district superintendent and issuing annual evaluation reports.
• Setting local tax rates and practicing vigorous stewardship to ensure that all school district funds are spent wisely.

Applications should be completed and mailed by February 12, 2018. Interviews will be scheduled approximately 6 – 15 working days after this mail date. All qualified applications received before the interviews are scheduled will be considered.

Application forms for this position are available from:

• Boyle County Board of Education Office at 101 Citation Drive, Suite C, Danville, KY 40422
• The Kentucky Department of Education, address below. Phone Number (502) 564-4474 or KDE website: http//education.ky.gov/district/legal/Pages/default.aspx

All applications must be mailed directly to:
Kentucky Department of Education
Commissioner of Education
300 Sower Blvd. 5th Floor
Frankfort, Kentucky 40601

The Kentucky Department of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.