Last night was a night of firsts for the Russell County School
Board at their monthly meeting.
For the first time in its history, the Russell County School board
held a virtual meeting last night. Acting upon the
recommendation of state public health officials and the Kentucky School Board
Association, the local board met virtually, with all board members attending
the meeting via computer connection.
Superintendent Michael Ford told WJRS News after the meeting that
April meetings are generally full of routine matters and last night was no
different, except for one major announcement last evening. Ford
announced that there would be no in-person classes for the remainder of the
school year. This comes after Governor Andy Beshear and Education
Commissioner Kevin Brown announced yesterday their recommendation that all school
districts cancel in-person classes for the rest of the school year.
Ford also addressed the issue of pay increases for school personnel…
After considering and accepting some change order requests for the Lake Cumberland College and Workforce Center now under construction, the board addressed soccer coaches and technology:
WJRS News will have follow up stories with Superintendent Ford in
the near future regarding graduation and other end of school year events and
how plans are being made for those.