The law excludes teachers on emergency permits as well as classified employees. Kentucky lets local agencies decide the distribution of the awards. In part this is to insulate the state from suits. There was considerable discussion about possible percentage levels for the distribution of award funds. There was considerable discussion as to the purpose of the awards.
Ethics is a key consideration.
The subcommittee is scheduled to meet next on February 15. The subcommittee had lots of discussion, but did not reach closure on any of the key issues. We are narrowing down the number of stars by which to navigate the ship, and we understand that there are definitely some rough seas ahead. Mr. Weis inquired about the possibility of a teacher simultaneously being dismissed and receiving an award. Mr. Lee indicated that another area of concern is teachers who do not serve for the full year at a site receiving an award.