The appellate court rejected claims that the seven former members had rights to their seats on the panel and that their due process rights had been violated after Gov. Andy Beshear’s reorganization of the Kentucky Board of Education in December 2019.

Senate Majority Caucus Chair Julie Raque Adams, R-Louisville, filed resolutions Tuesday that would confirm the 11 voting members of the state education board appointed by Beshear on his first day in office. 

A federal judge denied Thursday a request by former members of the Kentucky Board of Education for an injunction that would have restored them to the board as the case winds through court.

Gov. Andy Beshear fulfilled a campaign promise to reorganize the Kentucky Board of Education on Tuesday.

Education Commissioner Wayne Lewis forcefully defended himself at what could be his last Kentucky Board of Education meeting, calling the "personal attacks" and "smears" he's endured recently "highly unfortunate."

The reorganization, which passed with all but board chairwoman Diane Porter and board member Corrie Shull voting in favor, was scaled back on Tuesday.

The reorganization, which JCPS officials believe will save the district nearly $1.4 million a year, is part of Superintendent Marty Pollio’s push to improve efficiency within the administration of Kentucky’s largest school district and send more money to its 156 schools.