Kentucky Department of Education

 

SBDM Bylaws and Policies
Policies written document that guides the educational process at a school. The SBDM law specifically lists areas for policy adoption by the SBDM Council. According to the SBDM Law, KRS 160.345(2)(c), “The school council shall have the responsibility to set school policy consistent with district board policy which shall provide an environment to ... More

 

SBDM Election Guidance
School-Based Decision Making Councils were created to provide those closest to the students the authority to make decisions related to student achievement.  Representatives of the Council are elected by their constituent groups to create policies that enhance student achievement. According to KRS 160.345 (SBDM Law) the composition of an SBDM Council ... More

 

SBDM Meetings and Records
OPEN MEETINGS AND RECORDS UPDATE Pursuant to KRS 160.395(1), superintendents of public school districts must distribute "Your Duty Under the Law" and "Managing Government Records" to each newly elected school board member and school council member, as designated in KRS 160.345(2), within sixty days of their election or appointment.  The information ... More

 

SBDM Technical Documents
This web page contains the most up to date statutory and regulatory guidance from the Kentucky Department of Education regarding the implementation of School-Based Decision Making.  The guidance, based on current statutes, includes links to laws and regulations referenced in the document.