Ky Center for School Safety Board of Directors

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KCSS Board of Directors

KCSS is guided in its work by a 15-member Board of Directors whose members are appointed by the Governor. KRS 158.441 stipulates the composition of the KCSS 15-member Board. The current board is rich in dedication to Kentucky’s schools. A glimpse of the passion they share is reflected in their educational pursuits, trainings and diverse experiences. 

Board Members

KCSS Board of Directors

Robin Kinney, Interim Commissioner

Department of Education
       500 Mero Street
       Capital Plaza Tower
       Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: (502) 229-9127
 

Kelly Foster (Designee)

Department of Education
       500 Mero Street
       Capital Plaza Tower
       Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: (502) 229-9127 Cell: (859) 948-8516
kelly.foster@education.ky.gov

Eric Friedlander, Secretary

Cabinet for Health & Family Services
       275 East Main Street 5W-A
       Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: (502) 564-5497 
eric.friedlander@ky.gov

Melissa Goins (Designee)

Cabinet for Health & Family Services
       275 East Main Street 3C-G
       Frankfort, KY 40621
Phone: (502) 564-4986
melissa.goins@ky.gov

Katie Marks

Department for Behavioral Health
       275 East Main Street
       4th Floor
       Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: (502) 782-6100 
katie.marks@ky.gov

Vestena (Tena) Robbins (Designee)

Department for Behavioral Health
       275 East Main Street
       4th Floor
       Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: (502) 564-4456 Cell: (859) 351-3857
vestena.robbins@ky.gov

Robert Purdy

Department of KY State Police
       919 Versailles Road
       Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: (502) 782-1800 
robert.purdy@ky.gov

Nicolai Jilek, Commissioner

Department of Criminal Justice Training
       DOCJT/Funderburk Bldg.
       521 Lancaster Avenue
       Richmond, KY 40475
Phone: (859) 622-3164 
nicolai.jilek@ky.gov

Josh Keats, Executive Director

KY Office of Homeland Security
       200 Mero Street
       Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: (502) 564-2081 
josiah.keats@ky.gov

Art Ealum

KY League of Cities
        222 E. 9th Street
        Owensboro, KY 42301
Phone: (270) 687-8831 Cell: (270) 929-2761
art.ealum@owensboro.org

Dani Bradley

KY School Board Association
       621 Adena Trace
       Versailles, KY 40383
Phone: (502) 695-4630 Cell: (859) 699-6818
danibradley2014@gmail.com

(Not Appointed Yet)

KY Parent Teacher Association
       
       
Phone:  Cell: 
 

Jeremy Roach

KY Association of School Superintendents
       901 South Jefferson Street
       Princeton, KY 42445
Phone: (859) 568-2140 
jeremy.roach@caldwell.kyschools.us

William Rudie

KY Association of School Resource Officers
       7901 Daniels Fork Road
       Ashland, KY 41102
Phone: (606) 739-5135 (606) 232-0650
william.rudie@fairview.kyschools.us

Patricia Ann Glass

KY School Nurses Association
       418 Hickory Hill
       Nicholasville, KY 40356
  Cell: (859) 321-0956
patricia.glass@jessamine.kyschools.us

Michelle Lynne Antle

KY Association for Psychology in Schools
       P.O. Box PO 22864
       Lexington, KY 40522
  Cell: (270) 792-7840
michelle.antle@grrec.org

Kyle Thomas

KY School Counselor Association
       4305 Brown Boulevard
       LaGrange, KY 40031
Phone: (502) 222-1451 (502) 644-4889
kyle.thomas@oldham.kyschools.us

(Not Appointed Yet)

KY Education Association
       
       
Phone:   
 

Ben Wilcox

Kentucky State School Security Marshal
       4449 Kit Carson Drive
       Richmond, KY 40475
Phone: (859) 622-2308 (502) 892-1246
ben.wilcox@ky.gov

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