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Group of high school students wearing spirit wear giving Woodford County sign
Students pose in front of high school on first day of class
Elementary student showing off science project
High school student being cheered at alumni walk at elementary school
Students smiling as colored chalk is thrown in the air
Student in cap and gown giving graduation speech
Members of middle school jazz ensemble
Elementary students hug school mascot during KSA pep rally
Group of high school students wearing spirit wear giving Woodford County sign
Students pose in front of high school on first day of class
Elementary student showing off science project
High school student being cheered at alumni walk at elementary school
Students smiling as colored chalk is thrown in the air
Student in cap and gown giving graduation speech
Members of middle school jazz ensemble
Elementary students hug school mascot during KSA pep rally

 

 

 

The Woodford County Public Schools, in partnership with families and community, will provide challenging learning opportunities for all students, promote student growth and achievement, and prepare students to strive for excellence.

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October 24, 2025

H.I.V.E. Highlights - October 24

Check out this week's "H.I.V.E. Highlights" with Superintendent Jones! In this video, you will hear from Dr. Jones as she talks about unity in our community, Kindness Week (October 27-October 31), an. . .

 

 

Upcoming Events

Nov
03
Staff Professional Learning Day (No Classes for Students)
All Day
Nov
04
Special Called Board Meeting
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Nov
13
Elementary Literacy Night
6:00 PM - 7:15 PM
Nov
17
Board of Education Meeting
6:00 PM
Nov
20
Budget Committee
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Dec
15
Board of Education Meeting
6:00 PM
Dec
18
Budget Committee
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Board Meeting Public Comments

If attending the Board meeting in person, a member of the public may sign up prior to the 6:00 PM start of the meeting in order to make a comment. If attending the Board meeting by watching the live stream on YouTube, a member of the public may submit a statement via email anytime throughout the day on the date of the meeting to Jessie Rayburn.  Comments must be submitted prior to the 6:00 PM start time. Jessie will print the emails, and each statement will be read during the public comment portion of the agenda. Elaine Bailey, Communications Officer, will read the comments. A copy of the email will be kept to accurately reflect those who submitted a public comment just as our sign-up sheet is kept now. Each statement will be limited to no more than 3 minutes. Each statement must be related to an item on the agenda.

Property Tax Statutory Requirements Update

Per the Kentucky Department of Education Commissioner's Office

Updates on Review of Property Tax Statutory Requirements

KRS 160.470provides the process by which a local board of education annually adopts property tax rates. Because of a question about the process from a district, the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) recently conducted a review of the statutory requirements.

The review determined that the statute permits a local board of education to adopt a tax rate up to and including the 4% tax rate without advertising or holding a public hearing. In the past, KDE provided guidance that a board was required to advertise and hold a hearing if they exceeded the compensating rate. Exonerations may be included in the property tax adoption, but will not trigger any additional advertising or hearing requirements.

KRS 132.0225provides that, unless the local board is adopting a tax rate, excluding exonerations, above 4%, they must adopt a property tax rate within 45 calendar days of the Department of Revenue’s property certification for the school district. If this requirement is not met, the compensating tax rate will be applied to that year’s tax bills.

Tax Rate Advertising Hearing Additional Advertising
Below Compensating No No No
Compensating No No No
Above Compensating/ Below 4% No No No
Subsection (1) If above 4%, yes If above 4%, yes If above 4%, yes
4% No No No
Above 4% Yes Yes Yes
HB 940 No No No