Section 158.102 - Requirement for library media center - Employment of librarian(1) The board of education for each local school district shall establish and maintain a library media center in every elementary and secondary school to promote information literacy and technology in the curriculum, and to facilitate teaching, student achievement, and lifelong learning.(2)(a) Schools shall employ a school media librarian to organize, equip, and manage the operations of the school media library. The school media librarian shall hold the appropriate certificate of legal qualifications in accordance with KRS 161.020 and 161.030. A certified school media librarian may be employed to serve two (2) or more schools in a school district with the consent of the school councils.(b) If a vacancy occurs, the school council may fill the vacancy on a temporary basis by employing: 1. A person who is pursuing certification as a school media librarian in accordance with administrative regulations promulgated by the Education Professional Standards Board; or2. A temporary employee for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days.Effective:7/14/2000
Created 2000, Ky. Acts ch. 339, sec. 1, effective7/14/2000.