Education

At  a legislative event hosted by the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, the divisive issue of charter schools and parent choice took center stage.

As one of eight states without charter school legislation on its books, the debate in Kentucky is only getting louder as the January session of the General Assembly draws closer.

The Murray State board of regents met Friday and deferred actions on budget planning and review team recommendations to identify cuts and increased revenue.

A consultant will be brought in to help with the search for a new leader of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System.

Regents appointed a committee on Friday to select the consultant who will ferret out potential replacements for current President Michael B. McCall.

Murray State University’s Presidential search committee has identified 11 finalists for off-site interviews in January. 

Chairman Stephen Williams says the nine member committee was unanimous in its selection of the finalists.

Williams says consulting search firm Witt Kieffer provided the committee a “robust” list of 60 diverse candidates from varied backgrounds.  Williams says the off-site interviews will likely be in Nashville, TN January 11 and 12.

Williams wouldn’t mention whether or not there are any internal applicants or finalists.

The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet is offering grants to schools and other organizations that want to use rubber mulch from shredded tires as bedding on playgrounds and athletic fields.

Mayfield students will get a day off this week to cheer on the football team. Mayfield Independent Schools will be closed this Friday, December 6th to allow faculty, staff and students to support the Mayfield Cardinal Football team at the state championship game.