Board meets to discuss search for new education commissioner

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The Kentucky Board of Education is holding a special meeting to discuss hiring a new education commissioner.

The State Journal (http://bit.ly/1EhkzbW) reports the board will meet Thursday morning in Louisville to discuss what characteristics they will seek as they begin a search to replace Education Commissioner Terry Holliday, who is retiring at the end of August. Holliday has served in the position since 2009.

After the board drafts a list of characteristics, the public will have the opportunity to give feedback before the list is finalized.

In addition to drafting the characteristics, the board also plans to decide which firm will help with search efforts.

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Information from: The State Journal, http://www.state-journal.com

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