Chris Gaither was suspended twice last year by the district after being accused of grooming former students and persuading them to have sex.
House Bill 4 comes after several recent grooming allegations involving Kentucky teachers, coaches and educators, intensifying calls for stronger protections for children.
Superintendent Josh Matthews is asking parents to fill out the online registration for the Stop Finder app.
Because of an update from the state Board of Elections over county lines, residents who have always thought they lived in Spencer County are being told they actually live in Shelby County.
Matthews has a long background in school corporation, recently as the Chief Academic Officer of Logan County Schools and previously as a teacher.
Dozens of people lined up outside Shelby County's Blair Center on Friday eager for the chance to help save a life.
The department collected turkeys, gift cards, and over 500 food items in a food drive for local families.
Students and teachers return to class on Aug. 9.
The school district opted to cancel school that Friday because of an expected influx of tourists, traffic congestions and safety concerns.
The district resumed the masking requirement for students and staff for the beginning of the 2022-23 school year because of Jefferson County's "red" designation on the state COVID map.