Every great journey commences with the crucial first step of establishing unyielding and transformative partnerships. The path undertaken by Fleming County Schools remains incomplete without acknowledging our profound partnership with Cognia, which has spanned over the past decade. Leveraging Cognia's extensive research, invaluable resources, and the expertise of its highly skilled practitioners, Fleming County Schools has undergone a remarkable transformation. We have evolved from a turnaround school district into a distinguished one, and now proudly stand as a trailblazer in the field of Local Accountability Systems within the Commonwealth.

As Fleming County Schools embarked on the endeavor of developing the Measures of Quality during the 2021-2022 school year, it became evident that Kentucky lacked comprehensive access to essential information, examples, and expertise in this domain. In February 2022, we initiated preliminary discussions with Cognia's Kentucky Team, driven by the aspiration to enhance our practices related to standards, measurement, and the effective communication of quality to our stakeholders.

This undertaking demanded the collective effort of Cognia's dedicated team spanning coast to coast. We strategically aligned the Measures of Quality with Cognia's Performance Standards, which draw from extensive insights derived from top-performing schools and school districts worldwide. Collaboratively, Cognia's Kentucky Team and the administrators of Fleming County Schools engaged in months of profound discussions, thorough exploration of evidence, and the creation of digital tools designed to elevate the Measures of Quality to unprecedented heights within the realm of local accountability systems across the nation.

Enriched by the wealth of research conducted by Cognia, the Measures of Quality serves as a catalyst for elevating the standard of quality. It is intricately aligned with our district's vision of attaining the prestigious status of a "District of Distinction."