The Kentucky Commission of Education’s Student Advisory Council has selected Christian County High School senior Lacey Paige to serve on the panel, according to a press release from Christian County Public Schools. Her parents are Anthony and Kimberly Paige, of Crofton.
“I cannot wait to be a part of such an esteemed board of high-achieving individuals and represent the future of my generation and Kentuckians alike,” Paige said in the press release.
Superintendent Chris Bentzel said, “We are incredibly proud of Lacey being selected to represent Christian County Public Schools at the state level. CCPS has long been a supporter of students’ voices in decision-making. What a phenomenal opportunity for Lacey to make a positive impact for students across Kentucky.”
Members of the Commissioner’s Students Advisory Council are high school sophomores, juniors and seniors. They are chosen through a a competitive application process.
The council includes at least two members from each of the seven Kentucky Board of Education districts, along with at-large student members, one student each from the Kentucky School for the Blind and the Kentucky School for the Deaf, and students in a career and technical education pathway, according to a KDE website.
Members serve for one year and meet every two months during the school year.
“Students provide feedback on critical issues and work with KDE staff to develop ideas to improve and transform education. Council reports and recommendations have focused on issues related to school safety, mental health and efforts to strengthen diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in Kentucky public schools,” the website states.
