Kentucky Proclamation for Gifted Education

The Gifted Education Month Proclamation Ceremony will take place on February 13 at noon at the Capitol Rotunda. This is a great opportunity to bring your students to tour the capitol, meet with your legislators, and participate in the Proclamation Signing ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda.

Watch for more details about this event. 

Seeking Treasurer Nominations

KAGE is currently seeking nominations for the role of Treasurer on the KAGE Board of Directors.  Any KAGE Member in good standing is eligible to nominate/self-nominate for these positions. The nomination window will remain open through Monday, November 18, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. CT.  A slate of eligible candidates will be assembled in time for a special election in December.  Results will be ratified at the KAGE Board Meeting in February, and service will begin at the business meeting at the Annual Conference in February.  All members of the Board of Directors, to include elected positions, must be members in good standing with KAGE at the time of their nomination and election or appointment, and remain so throughout their terms.

 The responsibilities of Treasurer are to:

  1. Chair the Finance Committee 
  2. Keep all financial records for KAGE subject to an annual audit.
  3. Prepare a proposed budget for submission to the Board. 
  4. Submit financial reports to the Board at each meeting and upon request.
  5.  Initiate the transfer of signatory authority for all accounts to the new treasurer within 30 days of the new term. 
  6. Prepare a complete accounting for the incoming treasurer within 90 days of the new term.
  7. Participate in the annual review of the Executive Director’s performance and determine compensation and other financial arrangements for the Executive Director.

A candidate for office must be a member in good standing who meets the criteria for the office established by the Board and have served at least one term on the Board.

The position of the Treasurer is a three year term.  

Treasurer Nomination Form