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Aug 6, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Kentucky Board Of Education Board Meeting
The Board of Education meeting featured the presentation of the Grissom Award for innovation in special education to Miranda Reed. The discussion highlighted her leadership, including initiatives such as peer mentoring programs, the implementation of assistive technology, and efforts to improve instructional accessibility and inclusive practices within school districts. The meeting also acknowledged Ms. Reed's recent appointment as a superintendent.
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This compilation of minutes covers several meetings of the Lyon County Board of Education concerning the Superintendent search process and general operational matters. Key actions included rescinding a prior agenda item regarding Superintendent Tilford leading the search process, and subsequently approving a contract with the Kentucky School Board Association (KSBA) to conduct the superintendent search. During a regular monthly meeting, the agenda was amended to include fundraiser requests and minutes from a prior special called meeting. Presentations were given regarding middle school student successes. Reports included personnel actions such as new hires and retirements, and reminders about upcoming KSBA events. Items for consideration included the approval of consent agenda items (personnel, bills, fundraisers, travel), approval of the Comprehensive District Improvement Plan (CDIP) and acknowledgment of the CSIP review, renewal of student accident insurance coverage, acknowledgment of the draft working budget, approval of the staffing policy, creation of the Lyon County Distinguished Alumni and Athletic Hall of Fame, acknowledgment of the Audit Report, and acceptance of an SFCC offer of assistance. A later special called meeting focused solely on the superintendent search process, including appointing a board member to the screening committee, discussing the search process with KSBA representatives, and approving the advertisement criteria and the charge to the screening committee.
Jan 13, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Lyon County Board of Education Record Of Minutes
The board conducted extensive business regarding the search for a new superintendent, including contracting with the Kentucky School Board Association, establishing a screening committee, and ultimately hiring a new superintendent. The board also reviewed personnel reports, approved fundraiser and travel requests, adopted a comprehensive district improvement plan, and approved the renewal of student accident insurance. Additionally, the board considered a draft budget, established new staffing policies, created an alumni and athletic hall of fame, and accepted a construction offer of assistance. Security upgrades were a major focus, with the board approving a visitor management and staff alert system, security window film, and new two-way communication devices, while also purchasing championship rings for the basketball team and approving an amended school calendar.
Jan 13, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Lyon County Board of Education Special Called Meeting
The meeting focused on the process for selecting a new superintendent. Key agenda items included a presentation by the Kentucky School Board Association (KSBA) detailing their superintendent search services. Following this, the board voted to rescind a previous agenda item related to appointing Superintendent Tilford to lead the search process. The primary action taken was the approval of a contract with the Kentucky School Board Association to formally conduct the superintendent search.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
