SBDM | Parents

In the 1990 legislative session, the Kentucky General Assembly passed HB 940, which is best known as the Kentucky Education Reform Act (KERA). Essentially, this piece of legislation changed the face of education in Kentucky. One drastic change that came along with KERA was KRS 160.345, which outlined school-based decision making councils.

School councils promote shared leadership among those who are close to the students. Membership of each council includes parents, teachers, and an administrator of the school. The council has the responsibility to set school policy and make decisions outlined in statute, which should provide an environment to enhance student achievement. The policies should assist in meeting the goals established in KRS 158.645 and KRS 158.6451.

Making shared decisions results in a greater commitment to enhancing student achievement.

2023-2024 Kentucky Summative Assessment (KSA) Results for Murray Independent School District

Proficient & Distinguished: Reading - Elementary 71% | Middle 62% | High 60% Math - Elementary 70% | Middle 63% | High 58%

Reading Proficient: Elementary 37% | Middle 29% | High 29% | Distinguished: Elementary 34% | Middle 33% | High 31%

Math Proficient: Elementary 38% | Middle 34% | High 33% | Distinguished: Elementary 32% | Middle 29% | High 25%

Site Based Decision Making Council

Murray Independent School District

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