Reciprocal agreement appeal would be first in about 10 years

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January 27, 2010

Anonymous The Times-Tribune Wed Jan 27, 2010, 09:30 AM EST

By Becky Manley / Staff Writer

For the first time in about 10 years, the state of Kentucky will be asked to review a decision concerning a non-resident reciprocal agreement.

Corbin Independent Schools officials intend to file the appeal in the wake of a decision by Knox County officials to end a long-standing reciprocal agreement with Corbin.

Once Kentucky Commissioner of Education Terry Holliday receives the written appeal, he has 30 days to rule on the matter, according to Lisa Gross, spokeswoman for the Kentucky Department of Education.

In forming his ruling, Gross said the primary data Holliday will consider includes academic performance, the impact the decision will have on programs in both districts, facilities issues, transportation and staffing.

Holliday’s ruling could spark a second appeal from either Knox or Corbin districts, Gross said.

The second appeal would go to the Kentucky Board of Education, which has 60 days to amend or approve Holliday’s decision, Gross said.

There are 11 appointed members on the Kentucky Board of Education, Gross said.

It is the first time in about 10 years that the state will review a local decision concerning a non-resident reciprocal agreement, Gross said.

That appeal, which happened about 2000, involved Jackson Independent and Breathitt County school districts, which had a non-resident reciprocal agreement, but had differing opinions on the components of that agreement, Gross said.

While the state’s decision will be based on a review of hard data and not public opinion, Gross said districts should consider parents in their local decisions.

“We do encourage districts to look at this very carefully. If there is an outcry, if there is a need, if there is a request from parents, the board should consider them at least and not completely forgo them,” Gross said.

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