What is a School-Based Decision Making Council?
The School-Based Decision Making Council (SBDM) consists of three teachers, two parents, the school principal, and an Ex-officio member.
The school-based decision-making process gives parents, teachers, classified staff members, and the principal substantial control over how the school operates. They are charged with the task of finding the most effective ways to achieve the goals set for all students under the Kentucky Education Reform Act (KERA).
The council, advised by the school's staff, makes policies on curriculum, instructional practices, instructional materials, uses of school space, school climate, extracurricular programs, and assessment. Teachers and parents serve on one of the standing committees: Curriculum/Instructional Practices, Literacy, School Relations, Technology, and Wellness.
The meetings of the council and its committees are open to the public, and all interested persons are encouraged to attend.
The parent members of the council are selected by parents. The teacher members of the council are elected by a majority vote of the school's faculty.
2025-2026 SBDM Council Members
Jay Burgett, Chairperson
Monica Hunter, Teacher Member
Jami Nichols, Teacher Member
Lyndsey Rogers, Teacher Member
Allison Oliver, Parent Member
Amy Turner, Parent Member
2025-2026 Meetings
The CCPS SBDM Council meets on the third Thursday of each month at 3:15 pm.
2025-2026 SBDM Committees
Curriculum and Instructional Practices
School Relations
Behavior