Somerset Independent Schools

Assessment
Current assessment scores and NCLB reports for all Kentucky schools can be found at the Open House area on the Kentucky Department of Education website http://www.education.ky.gov/KDE

Attendance Specialist
Attendance plays an important role in a student's education. Somerset Independent Schools encourage all students to be in compliance with school board policy and Kentucky State Truancy Laws as defined in KRS 159.150.

Business and Finance
Somerset Independent Business and Finance department provides support regarding funding, budgeting, accounting and reporting of state and federal money. In addition, the business and finanace department provides support to district employee benefit programs including retirement, health, life and payroll.

Curriculum/Instruction
Elementary - Pre-school through 4th grade
Middle - 5th through 8th grades
High School - 9th through 12th grades

Facilities/Maintenance
305 College Street
Somerset., KY 42501
Phone: 606.679.4451
Fax: 606.678.0864

Nutrition Services

The Somerset Independent Schools serve over 1000 lunches daily.The staff of each cafeteria strive to serve hot and well-balanced meals that meet the nutritional guidleines set forth by the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program.

Professional Development
Professional development (PD) is defined in 704 KAR 3:035 Section (2) as "those experiences which systematically over a sustained period of time, enable educators to acquire and apply knowledge, understanding, skills, and abilities to achieve personal, professional, and organizational goals and to facilitate the learning of students."

Special Education
Somerset Independent Schools serve students with special needs according to the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) 2004 and 707 KAR 1:002- 707 KAR 1:380. Students' individual plans are developed by the Admissions and Release Committees at each individual school.

Student Support Services
FRYSC
Extended School Services
21st Century
Migrant

Superintendent
Leader of the Somerset Independent School District since 2011.

Technology

Somerset Independent has a strong tradition of excellence. We have committed ourselves to providing leadership, direction and a safe multifaceted learning environment. Technology plays an integral part in striving to attain this goal.

Transportation
The transportation department for Somerset Independent Schools provides all transportation for the district by transporting more than 750 students daily. In addition, the well maintained fleet of 11 buses and 14 drivers (including subs) provides transportation for all sporting events and extra curricular activities.