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Shawna L. Stenton, Ph.D.
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shawna.stenton@jefferson.kyschools.us
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School-Based Decision Making Councils set school policies and make decisions with the goal of creating an educational environment that promotes student achievement and aligns with the goals set by the law.
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New Member Training
SBDM 101: An Introduction to School-Based Decision Making is now available online!
SBDM 101 was designed to help new Council members understand the purpose of school-based decision making and the Council’s work related to student achievement. By the end of this session, Council members will be able to recognize the basics of Kentucky statutes and regulations governing their work and roles. New Council members must complete at least six hours of introductory SBDM training. Members who have SBDM experience and have completed the initial six hours of training must complete at least three additional hours per year. Training sessions are ongoing.
Experienced Member Training
SBDM/ALT Experienced Member Training Options: These trainings are only for SBDM/ALT members who have completed ALT/SBDM training within the previous three years.
NEW Portrait of a Council Member:
Grounded in KDE’s Portrait of a Learner, this session introduces Portrait of an Effective Council Member and connects council work directly to the competencies councils expect to see in students—critical thinking, collaboration, effective communication, and responsible decision-making. To register, interested participants must complete the Portrait of a Council Member registration form to receive additional details regarding this training opportunity. This training will be held through Zoom on July 13th from 5:00-8:00.
Online Council's Role with Continuous Improvement
The Council's Role with Continuous Improvement is available as a free, self-paced online course through the Kentucky Learning Hub. To access the course, follow the steps found on the Council's Role with Continuous Improvement document.
Online Roles and Responsibilities
Online Roles and Responsibilities: Roles and Responsibilities is available as a free, self-paced online course through Google. To access the course, follow the steps found on the Roles and Responsibilities document. During the course, you will need to access these sample minutes.
SBDM Leadership: A Principal's Guide
SBDM Leadership: A Principal's Guide is available as a free, self-paced online course through the Kentucky Learning Hub. Although the training is open to any experienced councilmember, this training is specifically designed for principals. To access the course, follow the steps found on the SBDM Leadership: A Principal's Guide document.
KDE will provide a list of participants at the conclusion of each week, and credit will be awarded through Vector each Monday. You should retain your certificate for your records and do not need to forward a copy to the SBDM Office.
SBDM Election Center
SBDM elections require teacher and parent representatives to be elected by their respective groups. Elections can be conducted through various methods and should be widely publicized, with a record of all ballots cast being maintained. Eligibility must be verified and only one vote per eligible voter should be allowed.