Superintendent, Rockcastle County Schools


Dr. Carrie Ballinger, KEDC Board Chairwoman

Dr. Larry Begley, KEDC Chairman-Elect
Superintendent, Bourbon County Schools


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

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