A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Kenneth Christopher LeMonds to the Standards and Assessments Process Review Committee.
Summary
SR217 is a simple confirmation resolution that approves the reappointment of Kenneth Christopher LeMonds to the Kentucky Standards and Assessments Process Review Committee. The resolution states that Governor Andy Beshear reappointed LeMonds on October 9, 2024, for a term ending May 27, 2028, and that the appointment is subject to Senate confirmation under KRS 158.6453. It also notes that LeMonds meets the statutory qualifications for the seat he is filling, which represents school principals.
The measure does not create new policy, change school standards, or alter assessment procedures. Instead, it carries out the Senate’s confirmation role for a gubernatorial appointment to an education-related advisory or review body established in statute. Its practical effect is to keep the committee fully staffed with a confirmed member representing principals, which supports the ongoing administration and review of standards and assessments in Kentucky's public education system.
Impact
SR217 affects KRS 158.6453 only in the sense that it completes the Senate confirmation process for a reappointment authorized by that statute. It does not amend the statute’s substantive provisions, but it ensures continued membership on the Standards and Assessments Process Review Committee, a body tied to Kentucky education standards and assessment oversight. The resolution primarily impacts the named appointee, the Governor’s appointment authority, and the committee’s composition.
Sentiment
The available voting history shows unanimous support in the Senate, with a 38-0 vote on third reading. There were no committee transcripts or recorded objections in the provided materials, suggesting the resolution was noncontroversial and treated as a routine confirmation matter. Overall sentiment appears neutral to positive, with broad agreement on confirming the reappointment.
Contention
No notable points of contention are reflected in the provided record. Because the resolution concerns a single reappointment to an education committee and there were no recorded committee debates, the only substantive consideration appears to have been whether the nominee met the statutory qualifications for the principal representative seat. The unanimous vote indicates no visible disagreement among senators.