The Russell County School District is in need of volunteers to serve as Surrogate Parents. These services are provided to students who are typically in foster care and the parents are unable to be located to attend educational meetings. This is a very important role and (a) Shall not be an employee of the Kentucky Department of Education, Local Education Agency, or any other agency that is involved in the education or care of the child; (b) Shall not have any personal or professional interest that conflicts with the interest of the child; and (c) Shall have knowledge and skills that ensure adequate representation of the child per 707 KAR 1:340, Section 6.   

If you are willing to attend a meeting(s) to help make educational decisions for a child who has an Individualized Education Plan, please contact Sandra Dick, Exceptional Education Coordinator for the Russell County Board of Education, at 270-343-3191 or email: Sandra.dick@russell.kyschools.us. Background checks will be conducted at no charge to the surrogate. A stipend is paid for each meeting the surrogate attends.