Board of Education

Barren County School Board Members
Shelly Groce (Chairman), Brad High, Mike Miller (Vice-chair),
Joey Newberry, Nikki Shelton, and Superintendent Bo Matthews

The current Board of Education policies are found at this link - click here.

The current Board of Education Strategic Plan can be found at this link - click here.

The current Board of Education Board Member District Map: click here.

Agendas for monthly meetings can be accessed under "Meetings" tab on the right. Prior meeting agendas are available in the "archived meetings" section, and agenda for upcoming meetings will be made 24 hours in advance.

Board Members

Mrs. Shelly Key Groce

Mrs. Shelly Groce

Title: Chairman

Shelly Key Groce, Vice Chair
Shelly Key Groce is married to David Groce. They are the parents of 3 children, Josh, who is married to the former Julie Kate Wilson, and Haley and Holly Groce. They attend Poplar Log Church of Christ. Shelly is a 1989 graduate of BCHS. She is employed as the Financial Administrator for Glasgow Pediatric Associates. She represents District 4. Her address is 309 J. Elmo Road, Lucas, KY 42156.

"I am pleased to serve the students, faculty, and community of Barren County. Together we can make a difference."

Mr. Brad High

Email: brad.high@barren.kyschools.us

Brad High- Board Member- District 2

Brad is married to Angie (Thompson) High. They have two children, Madison, a 2020 graduate of BCHS who is now studying at EKU and Landon, a current freshman at BCHS. Brad and Angie are members of Center United Methodist Church and serve as the Youth Leaders for the Hiseville Methodist Circuit. Brad is a Professional Geologist employed by American Engineers, Inc. and serves as the lab manager. Brad represents District 2. The High’s live in the Park community near Hiseville.

"I am proud to serve the students, staff and citizens of Barren County. I am committed to helping build on the strong foundation in place at Barren County Schools."

Mr. Mike Miller

Dr. Joey Newberry

Mrs. Nikki Shelton

Email: Nikki.Shelton@barren.kyschools.us

Nikki Shelton- Board Member- District 5

Nikki Shelton is married to Wes Shelton. They have three children, two who attend Temple Hill Elementary, Weston and Journie Shelton, and a one-year-old, Jay Luke Shelton, who is a future Trojan. Nikki is a 2007 graduate of BCHS. Nikki graduated from Western Kentucky University in 2011. Nikki is employed with the Cabinet of Health and Family Services as a Social Worker. Nikki’s husband, Wes Shelton, operates their family farm in Temple Hill. They attend Lifebridge Community Church. She represents District 5.

“It is an honor to serve the students, staff and community of Barren County. I am pleased to join the Board of Education and be part of a team that works diligently for the success of all Barren County students.”

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