McCreary County Board of Education: School Calendar, Office & Parent Routes
The McCreary County Board of Education is the local school board for McCreary County School District in southern Kentucky. Families usually reach this district looking for the 2026–27 school calendar, Board office, meeting minutes, registration, Infinite Campus, school contacts, transportation or a district department.
The central office is on Raider Way in Stearns, close to McCreary County Middle School and McCreary Central High School. This guide organizes the most useful district routes so you can go straight to the right office or official page instead of working through old PDFs and unrelated Kentucky results.
McCreary County Board of Education quick facts
Local school board
The McCreary County Board of Education currently has five elected district members.
Central office
120 Raider Way
Stearns, KY 42647.
Main district phone
Call 606-376-2591 for the Board office and central administration.
Superintendent
Clint Taylor is listed as Superintendent of McCreary County School District.
Local orientation: the district sits in McCreary County near the Daniel Boone National Forest and serves communities around Stearns, Whitley City and Pine Knot. The Board office, middle school and high school are all located along Raider Way in Stearns.
McCreary County Schools calendar: key dates and where to verify them
The district maintains a live Calendar section for district and school events. For family planning, the current 2026–27 school-year calendar starts students on August 12, 2026. Because weather and Board action can affect Kentucky school calendars, use the live district calendar before making final travel, childcare or appointment plans.
| 2026–27 date | Calendar item | Planning note |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 12, 2026 | First student day | Beginning of the 2026–27 instructional year. |
| Sept. 7, 2026 | Labor Day | No-school date on the current calendar information. |
| Oct. 5–9, 2026 | Fall Break | Districtwide fall-break window. |
| Nov. 25–27, 2026 | Thanksgiving break | Recheck the live calendar when planning the full holiday week. |
| Dec. 21, 2026–Jan. 1, 2027 | Winter Break | Calendar planning window around Christmas and New Year. |
| Apr. 5–9, 2027 | Spring Break | Use the district calendar before booking travel. |
| May 21, 2027 | Listed last student day | Weather makeup or calendar amendments can affect the final instructional day. |
Kentucky calendar caution: snow, flooding, NTI use or Board-approved amendments can affect an originally published calendar. Treat the live McCreary County Schools Calendar and district notices as the final source before relying on a date.
The district’s main navigation includes a Calendar page for current events and school-calendar information.
Open McCreary County Schools Calendar →McCreary County Board of Education office address and phone
The Board of Education office and district central administration are located at 120 Raider Way in Stearns. The Kentucky Department of Education directory and McCreary County’s own site both list the same central-office address and main phone.
Useful Raider Way shortcut: McCreary County Middle School is at 180 Raider Way and McCreary Central High School is at 400 Raider Way. Make sure your GPS destination matches the Board office when you need central administration.
Current McCreary County Board of Education members
The official Board page lists five elected school-board districts. The Superintendent, Board Secretary and Board Attorney also appear on the page, but they are not additional elected Board districts.
| District | Board member | Current role listed |
|---|---|---|
| District 1 | Andrew Sexton | Board member |
| District 2 | Braxton King | Board member |
| District 3 | Cody Perry | Board member |
| District 4 | Estle Swain | Vice-Chairman |
| District 5 | Johnny Barnett | Chairman |
Superintendent
Clint Taylor is the district superintendent and appears alongside the Board on the official Board page.
Board Secretary
Melanie Pitman is listed as Board Secretary / Recorder.
Board Attorney
John T. Blevins is listed as Board Attorney.
Board membership and officer roles can change, so use the live district Board page when the name matters.
Open McCreary County Board of Education →McCreary County Board meeting minutes and the latest posted records
McCreary County’s Board page organizes minutes by school year rather than presenting only one static meeting calendar. As of this update, the 2026–27 section contains regular and special meeting records through September 2026.
| 2026–27 record | Meeting type | How to use it |
|---|---|---|
| July 21, 2026 | Board Meeting | Open the official record when researching actions from the July meeting. |
| Aug. 11, 2026 | Special Board Meeting | Do not confuse special-meeting records with regular monthly Board business. |
| Aug. 25, 2026 | Board Meeting | Use the official minutes when checking later Board action. |
| Sept. 3, 2026 | Special Board Meeting | The district’s September tax notice says the Board met on this date and adopted its listed property-tax rates. |
| Sept. 22, 2026 | Board Meeting | Latest regular meeting record currently exposed on the official Board page during this review. |
Upcoming-meeting check: the official page reviewed for this update did not expose a reliable future October 2026 meeting date. Rather than guessing from past monthly patterns, check the Board page or district announcements for the next posted meeting.
How to inspect McCreary County Board records
The official Board page includes an Inspection of Board Records area and a Request to Inspect Public Records route. Use those district forms when you need a qualifying Board or district record that is not already available with the published minutes.
Check the Board page first
Meeting minutes and older records may already be published by school year.
Open the records-inspection materials
Use the official request route instead of sending a vague records request to a school employee who does not maintain the record.
Describe the record clearly
A specific meeting date, document type or subject usually makes a records search easier than a broad request.
Keep student records separate
Private transcripts, health files, discipline information and other student records are not ordinary public Board records.
Student privacy: use the student’s school or authorized district record process for private education records. Do not place student-specific medical, discipline, disability or family information into a public Board-record request.
How registration works in McCreary County Schools
The district’s registration page makes an important distinction between returning-family online registration and students who must register directly at a school.
New students register at the receiving school
The district says new students entering McCreary County Schools need to register in person and complete a paper registration packet at the school they will attend.
Preschool and kindergarten use school packets
Preschool and kindergarten students also need a paper registration packet from the school they will attend.
Returning families can use online registration
Online registration uses the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Paper packets remain available on request.
Prepare family and student information
The district asks users to have parent contact information, student demographic and health/medication information, and emergency-contact information ready.
Expect some paper forms
The district notes that nurse/medical forms, dental permission forms and some other documents may still need to be completed manually.
Use a computer
The district specifically recommends completing online registration on a computer rather than a smartphone, iPad or tablet.
Enable pop-ups
McCreary says browser pop-ups must be enabled to complete its online registration process.
For Infinite Campus account assistance, the district lists Jessica Hicks at the Board Office at 606-376-2591 ext. 1013.
Open Official Student Registration →McCreary County Infinite Campus Parent Portal
The district uses Infinite Campus for parent and student access. The Parent Portal can provide grades, schedules, assignments, attendance, missing work and teacher-email access.
Already have an account?
Use the district’s official Infinite Campus link rather than a login page found through an advertisement or unrelated Kentucky district.
Need account help?
The district registration instructions list Jessica Hicks at 606-376-2591 ext. 1013 for Parent Portal account creation or forgotten login assistance.
Login safety: do not enter your Infinite Campus username, password, student ID or medical information into BoardofEducations.org or another unofficial directory.
McCreary County Schools and direct contact routes
McCreary County’s district site currently lists five schools. The Pine Knot elementary grades are split between Primary and Intermediate, which is useful to know when choosing the correct registration or school-office route.
Fastest route: attendance, class work, pickup, teacher contact and campus events usually start with the student’s school—not the five-member Board.
McCreary County school bus information and transportation help
The Transportation Department lists Karen Gilreath as Transportation Director. The official transportation area includes a master bus schedule and transportation FAQs.
Transportation office
Karen Gilreath
Transportation Director
Master bus schedule
The district Transportation menu links a McCreary County Schools Master Bus Schedule. Use the current district route instead of an old screenshot or social post.
Local scale: the district transportation page describes a large rural operation serving McCreary County roads. Route assignments and weather conditions can affect pickup information, so verify current transportation notices before relying on an older schedule.
How McCreary County families get school-closing information
The district says it uses its notification system to send families information about school closings, important district events and emergency situations. The system supports voice and text messaging.
The Transportation Department also says closing or delay information is shared through district communications, the website and social media, with regional television stations carrying weather-related notices.
District notification
Keep the contact information held by your child’s school current so district phone/text alerts can reach the correct household.
District website
Check the McCreary County School District homepage for current closure, delay or emergency announcements.
NTI resources
The district Quick Links section provides Non-Traditional Instruction resources when remote instructional procedures apply.
Weather-day rule: during winter weather or road problems, use the newest district alert instead of assuming last year’s snow-day or NTI procedure still applies.
Who handles common McCreary County district questions?
The district publishes named department contacts. This is often more useful than sending every question to the Superintendent or Board Chairman.
| Department | Current contact | Use this route for |
|---|---|---|
| Superintendent | Clint Taylor | District leadership and systemwide administration. |
| Finance | Tiffany Duvall | District finance administration. |
| Pupil Personnel | Darrell King | Attendance and pupil-personnel administration. |
| Special Education | Ashley Anderson | District special-education and related administrative questions. |
| Personnel | Jennifer Daugherty | Employment and personnel questions. |
| Transportation | Karen Gilreath | Bus service and transportation questions. |
| Technology | Angela Corder | District technology administration. |
| Food Services | Shane King | School nutrition and food-service questions. |
| Health Services | Brandy Rowe | District health-service administration. |
Staff assignments can change during a school year. Verify the current department page before addressing formal correspondence.
Open McCreary Administration →2026–27 McCreary County school tax notice
The district homepage reports that the School Board met on September 3, 2026 and adopted the proposed 2026–27 property-tax rates. The notice lists 35.8 cents on real property, 37.8 cents on personal property and a 46.7 motor-vehicle rate.
The district notice says the additional anticipated revenue above the prior year was allocated among collection costs, the building fund, instruction, transportation and maintenance of plant. This is a district finance notice, not an individual property-tax bill.
Tax question? use the district’s published tax notice for Board-rate information, but contact the appropriate county or tax authority when your question is about your individual assessment, property record or tax bill.
Quick fixes for McCreary County school searches
“I need the school calendar.”
Use the district Calendar page. Do not use the Board-minutes archive as the student calendar.
“I need the next Board meeting.”
Check the live Board page or a new district announcement. A future October 2026 date was not clearly published in the official page reviewed for this update.
“I am registering a new student.”
New students register in person at the school they will attend and use the school’s paper registration packet.
“Online registration will not finish.”
Use a computer, enable pop-ups and make sure your Infinite Campus credentials work. The district does not recommend completing the process on a phone or tablet.
“I forgot my Parent Portal login.”
Contact Jessica Hicks through the Board office at 606-376-2591 ext. 1013.
“I need my child’s bus information.”
Use Transportation and the current Master Bus Schedule rather than a previous year’s route list.
“I need a transcript or student file.”
Start with the student’s school or authorized district records route rather than the public Board-record process.
“School may be closed for weather.”
Check the newest district notification, website alert and supported communication channels before leaving home.
Other Kentucky Board of Education guides
Use these only when your search belongs to another Kentucky district. McCreary County has its own Board, calendar, enrollment process and transportation system.
Verified McCreary County School District links
McCreary County Board of Education FAQs
Where is the McCreary County Board of Education office?
The district and Kentucky Department of Education list the office at 120 Raider Way, Stearns, KY 42647.
What is the McCreary County Board of Education phone number?
The main district and Board office phone number is 606-376-2591.
Who is the superintendent of McCreary County Schools?
Clint Taylor is currently listed as Superintendent of McCreary County School District.
How many McCreary County Board members are there?
The official Board page lists five elected district members, representing Districts 1 through 5.
Who is the McCreary County Board Chairman?
Johnny Barnett of District 5 is currently listed as Chairman.
Who is the McCreary County Board Vice-Chairman?
Estle Swain of District 4 is currently listed as Vice-Chairman.
When did McCreary County Schools start in 2026–27?
The current 2026–27 calendar information lists August 12, 2026 as the first student day.
Where can I find McCreary County Board meeting minutes?
Use the official Board of Education page. Minutes are organized by school year, including a 2026–27 section.
What is the next McCreary County Board meeting?
The official Board page reviewed on October 2, 2026 showed minutes through September 22 but did not clearly expose a future October date. Check the live Board page or district announcements rather than assuming a date.
How does a new student register in McCreary County Schools?
The district says new students register in person and complete a paper packet at the school they will attend.
Can preschool and kindergarten students register online?
The district says preschool and kindergarten students need to complete a paper registration packet at the school they will attend.
Can returning families use online registration?
Yes. The district provides online registration through Infinite Campus, while paper packets remain available on request.
Why is McCreary online registration not working on my phone?
The district recommends using a computer instead of a smartphone, iPad or tablet and says browser pop-ups must be enabled.
Where can I find McCreary County school bus information?
Use the official Transportation page. It links transportation FAQs and the McCreary County Schools Master Bus Schedule.
Who is the McCreary County Transportation Director?
The current district administration page lists Karen Gilreath as Transportation Director.
Which schools are in McCreary County School District?
The district lists McCreary Central High School, McCreary County Middle School, Whitley City Elementary School, Pine Knot Intermediate School and Pine Knot Primary School.
Is BoardofEducations.org the official McCreary County School District website?
No. BoardofEducations.org is an independent information guide. McCreary County School District at mccreary.k12.ky.us is the official district source.
Use the right McCreary County school route
Use the district Calendar for school-year planning, the Board page for members and minutes, Online Student Registration for enrollment instructions, Infinite Campus for parent access, Transportation for bus questions and the individual school for student-specific issues.
For anything date-sensitive—especially weather closings, NTI, Board meetings, registration periods or bus schedules—recheck the live McCreary County School District website before acting.
Independent information guide: BoardofEducations.org is not McCreary County School District, the McCreary County Board of Education, the Kentucky Department of Education or another government agency. Official district and Kentucky sources control when current information differs from this guide.