Introducing the

KSBA eSchoolGov Service

Would you find it helpful to sit down at your computer and find all you need to know about laws and regulations affecting Kentucky public education displayed on a single screen? KSBA's eSchoolGov provides a menu of options to help you stay up-to-speed on changes in the rules for your schools.

Choose from an easy-to-navigate, electronic collection of:

• Kentucky Administrative Regulation reviews

• Attorney General Opinion analysis

• Kentucky Board of Education actions

• Federal education policy updates

• Local Superintendents Advisory Council meetings

• Annual summary of new legislation

Plus you can use the KSBA Action Center to contact KBE members, legislators & congressmen to voice your opinion on key policy issues.

For a video demonstration, click here.

KSBA staff also will be happy to work with you individually to offer you a tutorial on the program. Again, please contact David Baird at David.baird@ksba.org.

Who should use KSBA's eSchoolGov service?

Board of education members, superintendents, central office administrators, finance officers, principals, school council members, school board attorneys, educational cooperative staff, and any others following education policy, law, and regulations.
 

How can I access eSchoolGov information?

Each subscribing district or organization will appoint an eSchoolGov administrator and that administrator will receive a log-on identification name and password for the district or organization. The administrator then can provide access information to as many people as he or she chooses.

What does the eSchoolGov cost?

Because eSchoolGov is launching two months into FY 2007, we will pro-rate this year’s subscription rate to $500. An annual subscription will be $600 for FY 08. Former subscriptions to the KSBA regulatory monitoring and Attorney General Opinions services will be combined with this new service, and will no longer be available on an individual basis.

How can I subscribe?
 

Print and complete this subscription form and send it to David Baird via fax at 502-695-5451. As soon as you designate a district administrator, you will receive instructions on how to create a log on “id” and password.

More details about what you will find on eSchoolGov….

Kentucky Administrative Regulation Updates
KSBA staff reviews the Administrative Register each month to identify all amendments, proposed new regulations, and emergency regulations that affect school districts and monitors the Administrative Regulation Review Subcommittee meetings for their actions on regulations. Visit the Kentucky Administrative Regulation updates section of eSchoolGov for:
• A monthly report of proposed amendments and/or new regulations and emergency regulations in effect
• An index of all current education-related regulations
• A search feature for education related Kentucky regulations

Kentucky Board of Education Updates
The Kentucky Board of Education develops and adopts the regulations that govern Kentucky’s public school districts and the actions of the Kentucky Department of Education. Visit the state Board of Education updates section of eSchoolGov to find:
• KSBA staff analysis of major actions taken at each KBE meeting
• KBE Meeting dates agendas
• KBE member bios and contact information
• Link to KSBA Action Center to email your input on agenda items directly to KBE members and KDE staff

Local Superintendents Advisory Council
KRS 156.007 dictates that Department of Education staff must submit all proposed administrative regulations and policies for review by Local Superintendents Advisory Council prior to seeking approval of the Kentucky Board of Education. Visit the Local Superintendents Advisory Council section of eSchoolGov for:
• LSAC agendas and draft regulations under review
• KSBA staff analysis of major issues identified at each LSAC meeting
• Link to KSBA Action Center to email superintendent members to offer input as they review regulations

Analysis of Attorney General Opinions
Attorney General opinions can have direct or potential impact on school districts. KSBA attorneys review each opinion, then summarize the important points and distribute relevant opinions with the summary saving you from taking the time to comb through hundreds of opinions to find answers to important legal questions such as open meetings and open records issues. Visit the Analysis of Attorney General Opinions section of eSchoolGov for:
• A search feature for education related AG Opinions
• KSBA staff analysis and summaries of relevant opinions

Federal Education Policy
From reauthorization of No Child Left Behind and special education regulations to federal funding and Medicaid, Congress makes sweeping policy decisions that affect Kentucky’s public schools. Visit the Federal Education Policy page of eSchoolGov for:
• Weekly highlights of significant Senate and House actions on education when Congress is in session.
• Simple and concise Issue Briefs on major federal education issues.
• Updates from Kentucky’s congressional delegation on their efforts for public education.

Annual Summary of New Kentucky Legislation
Each year, the General Assembly meets to consider legislation that can affect every aspect of school district operations, instructional programs, and school funding. Visit the annual summary of new Kentucky legislation section of eSchoolGov for:
• A detailed summary of legislation passed in each Legislative Session specialized for school board members and superintendents
• An index of new education-related legislation from each session

KSBA Political Action Center
Communicating with legislators, Congressional representatives, Kentucky Board of Education members, Local Superintendents Advisory Council members, and KSBA staff on education policy issues is as simple as the click of a mouse. Visit the KSBA Political Action Center section of eSchoolGov to offer your views to all of Kentucky’s state and federal policy makers.
 

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