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.

October 2022

Katrina Kinman, Editor

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Active shooter training

By Nov. 1, a minimum of one hour of annual training on how to respond to an active shooter situation shall be required for all district employees with job duties requiring direct contact with students. The training shall be provided either in person, by live streaming or via a video recording prepared by the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training in collaboration with the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council, the Kentucky Department of Education and the Center for School Safety and may be included in the four days of professional development under KRS 158.070. For any staff hired after the training has already been provided for the school year, the statute provides that the district shall fulfill this requirement via the provision of training materials to such staff. KRS 156.095(7)


Policy references 03.19/03.29

Superintendent to report number of SROs

No later than Nov. 1 of each year, the superintendent shall report to the Kentucky Center for School Safety the number and placement of school resource officers in the district. The report shall include the source of funding and method of employment for each position.


Policy reference 02.31

Superintendent to report number of school-based mental health service providers

No later than Nov. 1, 2022, and each subsequent year, the superintendent shall report to the Kentucky Department of Education the number of school-based mental health service providers, the position held, placement in the district, certification of licensure held, the source of funding for each position, a summary of the job duties and work undertaken by each school-based mental health service provider, and the approximate percent of time devoted to each duty over the course of the year.


Policy reference 08.14

School emergency plans

The school council or, if none exists, the principal shall adopt an emergency plan for the school that shall include procedures to be followed in cases of fire, severe weather, earthquake or a building lockdown as defined in KRS 158.164. A copy of the emergency plan, including a diagram of the facilities shall be given to first responders, including local fire, police, and emergency medical personnel.


No later than Nov. 1 of each school year, the superintendent shall send verification to the Kentucky Department of Education that all schools are in compliance with school emergency planning requirements.


Policy reference 05.4

Last call for training credits

This year’s Winter Symposium to be held Dec. 9 -10 in Louisville is the final conference before the Dec. 31 training deadline, and with it, the final opportunity in 2022 to earn significant training hours. Those who do not may be subject to disciplinary action by the attorney general. KSBA does not want that to happen to you. Watch for registration information for the 2022 Winter Symposium coming soon.


Training opportunity for newly elected board members


The Winter Symposium of an election year is the ONLY time KSBA is allowed to bring in members before they are sworn in and give them an opportunity to earn training for the following year. If you have newly elected members joining your board, please make sure they know about the conference and save the dates for it. There is a full track of sessions geared for new members and this is a great opportunity for them to get a jump start on their training and new role as a board member.

Policy reference 01.83

Mileage rate update


If your district reimburses for mileage at the state rate, be advised that the rate per mile effective Oct. 1 – Dec. 31 is .46 cents per mile. This information can be reviewed quarterly via this link:


http://finance.KY.gov/services/statewideacct/Pages/travel.aspx


Policy references 03.125/03.225

Save the date for upcoming KSBA events


Visit KSBA's website for valuable resources, association publications, training information and much more! See below for upcoming events.

Learn and Earn webinar: "Superintendent evaluation: Exploring the seven standards"

Counts toward state-mandated superintendent evaluation training requirements

Oct. 12 at noon (ET)


Learn and Earn webinar: "How to get a good night’s sleep as a board member"

Counts toward state-mandated finance training requirements

Nov. 9 at noon (ET)


2022 KSBA Winter Symposium

Dec. 9-10 (Louisville Marriott Downtown)


Policy reference 01.83

KSBA's remaining 2022 Fall Regional Meetings:


  • Oct. 18 - Eastern Ky. South
  • Oct. 20 - Fourth
  • Oct. 24 - Third
  • Nov. 1 - Upper Cumberland
  • Nov. 3 - Eastern Ky. North


Visit KSBA’s 2022 Regional Meetings page for additional details.


Unsure as to what region your district belongs? Check KSBA's website.


Policy reference 01.83

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