Estill County school board elects 2026 officers, approves calendar change to avoid KSBA conflict

The Estill County School Board held an organizational meeting and selected officers for 2026 before approving its calendar and adjourning. Donna Isford was elected chair, and Carrie Smallwood was elected vice chair. The board also confirmed Mr. Brock and Donna Isford as finance corporation officers and set next year’s meeting dates.

The board convened with a call to order and the Pledge of Allegiance, then opened nominations for chair. A board member nominated Donna Isford; the nomination was seconded and the board voted, with the presiding officer announcing, "Motion carries five-zero." Following the vote, a speaker said, "I accept the nomination and the election." The board then moved to elect a vice chair; Carrie Smallwood was nominated and Veil Samples seconded. After the vote, Smallwood said, "And I accept, vice chairperson again and look forward to what we are going to accomplish this year."

A separate motion appointed finance corporation officers. After a motion and second, the board confirmed that "Mister Brock and Donna Isford will serve as our finance corporation officers." The group then reviewed a calendar for 2026 provided by staff; the only change from the usual third-Thursday schedule is a rescheduling of the Feb. 17 meeting to the preceding Tuesday to avoid conflict with KSBA. The board voted to adopt the calendar.

With no further business, Sheila Samples moved to adjourn, Sharon Whitaker seconded, and the meeting was declared officially adjourned.