Board Information

BREATHITT COUNTY SCHOOLS 

VISION

 Graduates Prepared for College, Career, and Community

 MISSION

Breathitt County Schools will accomplish this vision by: 

1. Putting students FIRST in ALL decision making, 

2. Setting high expectations for student achievement, 

3. Advocating for every child, 

4. Promoting growth for students and staff, 

5. Actively engaging community stakeholders, and 

6. Promoting positive school/community culture. 

OUR CORE BELIEFS

• ALL children can learn.

• Teachers do make a difference. 

• Effective principals lead teaching and learning at their schools.

• All school and district staff contribute to student success.

• High expectations are essential to student achievement.

• Two-way communication and positive partnerships lead to student success. 

OUR DISTRICT COMMITMENTS

To support this vision and mission, Breathitt County Schools will ensure that all students have access to:

• A guaranteed, viable curriculum that incorporates deep engagement and grade-appropriate assignments

• Well-equipped, safe facilities that promote student learning

• Highly effective faculty and staff that deliver strong instruction

• Services that support the whole child

Ruschelle Hamilton:           Board Chairperson, District 1

Albert Little:                        Board Vice-Chairperson, District 4

Tiffany Combs                     Board Member, District 2

Anna Morris:                       Board Member, District 3

John Hollan:                       Board Member, District 5