Photo one: Coy Samons, MISD superintendent, Holly Bloodworth, KY Board of Education member, pictured with Emerson Smee and Lillian Ryan, sixth grade MMS ambassadors for the evening.
Murray, Ky., Sept. 29, 2023--------The Murray Independent School District hosted the Region 1 Kentucky School Board Association Meeting in collaboration with MISD board vice-chair, and Region 1 KSBA Chairman, Shawn Smee presiding. The catered event was hosted at Murray’s Spring Hill Suites meeting room with Murray Middle School sixth grade ambassadors Emerson Smee and Lillian Ryan greeting region 1 Board members, superintendents and education stakeholders from Ballard Co., Graves Go., Livingston Co., Lyon Co., Marshall Co., McCracken Co., Trigg Co, (Region 2) and Murray Independent. (Hickman, Calloway County, Graves County, McCracken County, Murray Independent, Marshall County, Livingston County, Fulton Independent, Lyon County, and Trigg County. ) Murray Independent School District board members were also present for the Region One meeting.
Murray Elementary School students designed placemats with kind signature appreciation gestures and Centerpieces included 3D art displays from MHS students that will be included in the upcoming Smithsonian Travelling Exhibition.
KSBA’s regional meetings have existed in some form since the association’s founding in 1936, so Murray Independent, as a regional host, has a central role in continuing one of our oldest traditions. KSBA’s 2023 Regional Meetings provide opportunities for local school board members, superintendents and other education stakeholders to interact and ultimately learn from each other. Kerri Schelling, KSBA executive director, said the unique issues facing public schools don’t have easy answers, but spending time with peers who are experiencing the same challenges provides valuable perspective and insight as members work to meet the needs of their students and communities. "By asking questions and listening closely, these important discussions directly impact how our association approaches advocacy efforts in Frankfort on behalf of Kentucky’s 171 public school districts. We are grateful to Murray Independent for hosting our meeting tonight and for all our members in KSBA’s First Region."
Smee said the MISD was very excited to host the KSBA Region 1 meeting. "It's a great opportunity to learn about all the advocacy that this organization does on behalf of school boards across the Commonwealth. It's been a very challenging year for so many school boards and being able to connect with others in this role is extremely helpful."
“The Murray Independent School District appreciates the opportunity to host a KSBA regional event to discuss public school issues with stakeholders throughout western Kentucky,” stated Coy Samons, MISD Superintendent.