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Board gives Superintendent strong evaluation By Mig Feuser / The Adair Progress Adair County Schools Superintendent Jason Faulkner again received strong marks in his annual performance evaluation, with four members of the Adair County Board of Education awarding him the highest possible rating in all seven evaluation standards. One board member submitted lower scores, reducing Faulkner's overall average to 3.5. Despite the differing evaluation, the board unanimously voted to accept the completed review during last week's meeting. Before the vote, several board members praised Faulkner's leadership and the district's progress over the past year. Vice Chair Destiny Greer described it as Faulkner's best year since becoming superintendent, pointing to continued growth and improvement throughout the school system. Board member Teresa Absher highlighted rising academic performance and Faulkner's leadership in overseeing the financing and construction of the new Adair County Middle School. Chairman Terry Harvey also noted improved test scores while emphasizing the challenge of managing a major construction project. Dana King said positive changes could be seen throughout the district and commended Faulkner for successfully balancing the many responsibilities of the superintendent's office. The lower evaluation scores were later linked to disagreements over district matters, including the future of the Columbian Theatre and concerns that had been raised about the work environment at Adair County Elementary School. According to district officials, those concerns were thoroughly investigated. Superintendent Faulkner reviewed the allegations, and the district's Human Resources office interviewed employees before concluding there was no evidence to support the claims. A related complaint filed with the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board was also closed in June after officials found insufficient evidence of any violation of state law. Following the meeting, Human Resources Director Carolee Lloyd said discussion surrounding the Columbian Theatre centered on a right-of-first-refusal agreement involving former owner Dr. Ben Arnold. Lloyd said Arnold addressed the board during the public comment period, explaining that the original agreement stated he could reacquire the property for $1 if it was no longer used for educational purposes. Lloyd said the Kentucky Department of Education had raised concerns because state regulations generally require surplus school property to be transferred at fair market value rather than the previously agreed-upon amount. She said the building had been appraised at approximately $51,000. According to Lloyd, board attorney Mike Owsley advised the board that honoring the original right-of-first-refusal agreement would likely be the best course of action. Lloyd also noted that the superintendent's evaluation drew considerable attention during the meeting. She said the final score of 3.5 reflected the fact that four board members publicly stated they had given Faulkner the highest possible rating of 4 in every category. The remaining board member, Troy Grider, did not comment during the discussion but submitted the lower scores that reduced the superintendent's overall average. Faulkner said he believes the past school year has been the strongest of his three years as superintendent, citing improved student achievement, stronger district finances and continued progress on major projects. He said he intends to continue leading the district fairly and consistently while keeping students, staff and the overall success of Adair County Schools as his top priorities. This story was posted on 2026-08-03 22:02:30
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