Oldham County Board extends superintendent job offer to Claudette Harold

The Oldham County Board of Education on June 4 voted to extend an offer of employment as superintendent to Mrs. Claudette Harold, directing that final terms be agreed upon before the board's regularly scheduled meeting on June 9, 2025. The vote was 3 in favor and 1 opposed.

The motion came after the board met in executive session under KRS 6 1.8101 f to consider matters that might lead to the appointment, discipline or dismissal of an individual. Board members returned to open session and a member moved to extend the offer; the motion was seconded by Miss Sheffer and approved, 3-1.

Board members did not place final terms on the record at the June 4 meeting. The motion specified that the board and the candidate were to agree on terms and conditions prior to the June 9, 2025 regularly scheduled meeting. The board introduced Mrs. Claudette Harold to those present after the vote; she was noted as attending the meeting.

The executive session was taken pursuant to the statutory exception the board cited as "KRS 6 1.8101 f," referenced on the meeting record. The citation appeared during the motion to go into executive session; the board did not discuss or disclose the content of the executive session in open session beyond the resulting motion to extend an offer.

No names were recorded on the public record for individual yes or no votes in the transcript provided; the motion's tally was announced as 3-1. Board members present who spoke on the agenda included Miss Sheffer, Miss Henley, Miss Hundley and a member identified as Adam. Mrs. Claudette Harold was introduced to attendees after the vote.

The board adjourned after routine closing motions.