Student Services

The Oldham County Schools Student Services Department oversees a wide range of programs and policies that support student well-being, safety, and compliance with state regulations. Its responsibilities span attendance and truancy prevention, student enrollment and residency verification, home/hospital instruction, behavior interventions, alternative school placements, and district transfer requests. The department works closely with principals, school staff, and outside agencies to address student needs, enforce board policies, and ensure equitable, consistent procedures across the district. It also manages specialized programs such as the Renaissance Program for substance-related offenses, truancy diversion efforts, and the coordination of support for homeless and foster care students.

Health and safety are central to the department’s mission. The Director of Health Services oversees school nursing staff, ensuring students meet immunization and health exam requirements and receive proper medical care during the school day. The department also coordinates mental health crisis responses, threat assessments, and emergency management planning. It supports building-level crisis teams, facilitates Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training, and works with School Resource Officers and law enforcement to maintain secure school environments. Safety oversight includes drill scheduling, anonymous reporting systems, and monitoring student online activity for signs of self-harm risk.

Additional duties include managing moving violation and No Pass/No Drive consequences for students, coordinating athletic and extracurricular drug testing, and assisting schools in filing Beyond Control or criminal petitions when necessary. The department also enforces volunteer and visitor background check requirements to protect student safety. Through a collaborative approach, the Student Services Department serves as a central hub for compliance, student advocacy, and crisis management, ensuring that Oldham County Schools can provide safe, supportive, and legally compliant learning environments.