Awarded to Calloway County, Floyd County, Fort Thomas Independent, Hickman County and Russell Independent school districts
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 4, 2016) — The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) and the Kentucky Department of Education recognized Calloway County, Floyd County, Fort Thomas Independent, Hickman County and Russell Independent school districts as Districts of Distinction at Wednesday’s board meeting.
The districts earned the recognition under the fourth year of the Unbridled Learning: College and Career Readiness for All accountability system. To qualify as a District of Distinction, a district has to have an overall accountability score at the 95th percentile or higher (based on achievement, gap, growth, college- and career-readiness, graduation rate and program reviews), meet its current year Annual Measureable Objective, have at least a 95 percent participation rate, and not have a Focus or Priority School in the district. The achievement data is based on K-PREP testing in spring 2015.
In addition, Hickman County, Calloway County and Russell Independent were recognized as High Progress Districts, which means they are in the top 10 percent of improvement compared to other districts in the state.
Districts were presented with a recognition banner and letter of commendation and also will receive a District of Distinction logo which can be displayed on its website, letterhead or used in other ways to promote its accomplishment. Additionally, the three High Progress districts received a certificate of commendation.
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