Superintendent Dr. Jeremy Roach highlighted the 2024-2025 district achievements at Monday night’s Caldwell County school board meeting, ahead of the board’s approval of the updated 2025 Kentucky School Board Association policies.
Before presenting the district’s achievements, Dr. Roach introduced several staff members in new roles.
click to download audioIn his District Overview, he reported enrollment of over 1,700 students, less than ten students compared to the previous school year.
click to download audioHe noted that approximately 286 high school students attended the Caldwell Regional Career Center last year, representing about half the student body at the high school—not including those in CTE programs.
Roach said there was increased participation in student athletics and arts programs, as well as the district’s first play in ten years.
click to download audioHe added that the district is investing in its facilities to responsibly manage taxpayer dollars, including the installation of safety vestibules this year.
click to download audioDr. Roach also pointed out that the school district took over the Summer Feeding Program this year, providing meals to 750 to 1,000 children each week.
He explained that while overall enrollment slightly declined by nine students, the district still maintained a 94% attendance rate for the year.
Dr. Roach also outlined his top goals for the 2025-26 school year, including advancing the district’s mission and vision, fully implementing curricula, and developing a new five-year facility plan.
During action items, the board reviewed and approved the 2025 KSBA Policy and Procedure updates, which include the implementation of Senate Bill 181 to regulate staff-student communication and enhance school safety. Board member Kim Cook made the motion following the discussion.
click to download audioThe board approved the motion unanimously.
The next regular school board meeting will be at Monday, August 18, at 6 p.m.
