Board

Carrie Ballinger

Dr. Carrie Ballinger, KEDC Board Chairwoman

Superintendent, Rockcastle County Schools

Larry Begley

Dr. Larry Begley, KEDC Chairman-Elect

Superintendent, Bourbon County Schools

Member Districts

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Member Benefits For the KEDC Board of Directors

  • Networking and Professional Development Opportunities

  • Advice & Legal Services- Tim Crawford, KEDC Attorney

  • EILA Credit for Participation in Board of Director's Meetings

  • Facility Consulation- Mark Ryles, KEDC Facilities Consultant

  • Full Access to Instrucional Support Services

  • KPC Membership with Full Access to Collective Bidding, Purchasing, and Technology Services

  • Minority Recruitment Advertising

  • Salary Surveys and Ranking Reports

  • Technology Engineering Services and Support

  • Leadership Development and Support

  • Financial Consulting Services- MUNIS, Year End Close, Budget

  • Communication and Marketing Blitzes

KEDC Profile

The Kentucky Educational Development Corporation, or KEDC, is Kentucky's oldest and largest educational cooperative. Founded in 1965, KEDC has grown to include over 70 school districts, colleges, and universities in its membership. KEDC exists to provide support services for its members. KEDC is "Your Trusted Partner in Education."

We offer quality assistance to Kentucky School Districts.

Services Include:

  • Technology Engineering Services

  • Special Education Services

  • Full Collective Bidding Support (PurchasePros)

  • Leadership Development

  • Professional Development Opportunities

  • Adult Education Services

  • Grant and Support

  • School Safety Engineering

  • Finance Services

  • CEO Rank Change Option

  • KEDC Scholarships

  • Role Group Cadres

  • KEDC Podcasts

  • Kentucky Data Exchange (KYDX)

  • Kentucky Writing Project

  • New Horizons Academy

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2025-2026 Board Meeting Dates

July 2025 – TBD

September 24, 2025 – KEDC Lexington Office

October 15-16, 2025 – KEDC Lexington Office

November 19-20, 2025 – KEDC Lexington Office

January 21-22, 2026 – KEDC Lexington Office

February 18-19, 2026 – KEDC Lexington Office

March 18-21, 2026 – In conjunction with KHSAA Boys’ State Basketball Tourney

April 15-16, 2026 – KEDC Lexington Office

 

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