The Policy Connection is a free quarterly publication provided by the KSBA Policy Service that is sent to all board members, superintendents, KOSAA members and others who request to receive it.
April 2022
Katrina Kinman, Editor
Welcome to our new subscribers
Policy Audit Service – Hardin County Board of Education, Breathitt County Board of Education
Online Manual – Jackson Independent Board of Education, Walton-Verona Independent Board of Education (Administrative Procedures)
Coaches’ Handbook - Lincoln County Board of Education, Breathitt County Board of Education
Welcome to KSBA's new policy consultant
Matt Cooper joined the policy team on April 25. KSBA looks forward to working with him and introducing him to his districts.
2022 Annual Update
Policy staff tracked more than 225 bills for the 2022 Regular Session of the Kentucky General Assembly for their impact on district policies and procedures. We will also be sending required drafts for HB 563 (2021) with the update materials at the end of May.
Employee, Coaches’, and Substitute Teacher Handbook drafts with changes from the update will be sent in the coming weeks after the Annual Update policy and procedure drafts are emailed to districts.
Policy reference 01.5
Effective date of legislation
The Office of the Attorney General of Kentucky issued an opinion on April 20 affirming the effective date of all new laws passed during the 2022 legislative session (not covered by an “emergency” declaration) as July 14.
Criminal record reports and fingerprints
KSBA policy staff worked with the Kentucky State Police (KSP) to assist districts with required procedures for handling criminal record reports and fingerprints as KSP conducts audits. As such, KSBA will introduce a new procedure in the Annual Update next month.
Policy references 03.11/03.21
Nonrenewal notices
Nonrenewal of limited contracts of certified personnel shall be made no later than May 15 in compliance with the requirements of KRS 161.750.
Nonrenewal of contracts for classified personnel shall be made in compliance with the requirements of KRS 161.011, with written notice being mailed or provided to the employee by the superintendent no later than May 15.
Policy references 03.17/03.2711
Notice of salary
Not later than 45 days before the first student attendance day of the succeeding school year or June 15, whichever occurs earlier, the superintendent shall notify all certified personnel of the best estimate of the salary for the coming year.
Policy reference 03.121
KRS 161.195 requires notice to staff of students with a documented history of staff abuse/weapons violations
Any district employee assigned to work directly with, or who comes in contact with, a student with a documented history of physical abuse of a school employee or of carrying a concealed weapon on school property or at a school function, shall be notified in writing of the student's history by the principal or designee, guidance counselor or other official who has knowledge of the student's behavior prior to the assignment or contact.
Policy reference 09.425
Mileage rate update
If your district reimburses for mileage at the state rate, be advised that the rate per mile effective April 1 – June 30 is 49 cents per mile. This information can be reviewed quarterly via this link:
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