Board of Education
The seven members of the Jefferson County Board of Education (JCBE) are elected by general election to four-year terms. Each board member is responsible for an area of Jefferson County and the schools contained therein. The Superintendent, Dr. Donna Hargens, serves as secretary to the Board at all meetings. The current board members are (in order of district number) Diane Porter (vice-chair), Stephen Imhoff (chair), Debbie Wesslund, Joseph L. Hardesty, Linda Duncan, Carol A. Haddad and Larry Hujo.
The board was very proactive in year 2011 and into 2012 regarding the request for a curriculum management audit, and work on a much needed strategeic plan. The results of the audit were published in January 2012. The board reviewed the report and with board support Dr. Hargins followed through on the recommendations. Year 2012 has proven to be a very active year. The Strategic Plan-Vision 2015 was approved by the board on May 29, 2012. The process beginning at a much needed board retreat in October 2011 resulted in this important document. In addition, in 2011 the board approved Board Operating Principles to improve board governance. Stakeholders throughout Jefferson County including educators and business leaders have been pleased with these initiatives over the past two years. www.jcpsky.net
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