Interview with Robert Polston

Partial Transcript: If you wouldn't mind this morning, just telling me you full name and when and where you were born.

Segment Synopsis: Polston discusses his background, including his education and his path to becoming superintendent.

Keywords: Clinton County; Male teachers; One room schools

Subjects: School consolidation Teachers--Training of United State. Air Force

Partial Transcript: What else would you consider to be a major contribution?

Segment Synopsis: Polston discusses the job of superintendent and what he has accomplished.

Keywords: College preparation; Taxes

Subjects: School buildings School consolidation Vocational school

Partial Transcript: When you have your board races, what are the major issues?

Segment Synopsis: Polston discusses school board elections and the issues that come up during them, including the type of elections, transportation, and athletics.

Keywords: Athletics; Clinton County; Fine arts

Subjects: School boards School boards--Elections School sports State departments of education Teachers--Training of Transportation of students

Partial Transcript: What do you think are the major problems that a person in your position has?

Segment Synopsis: Polston discusses some of the major problems that come up as a superintendent, particularly discipline and relationships with parents, as well as issues in the county.

Keywords: Clinton County; Drugs; Employment; Infrastructure; Parents; television in the classroom

Subjects: Road building School discipline

Partial Transcript: Mr. Polston, in this community, who are the people either the names of individuals or their offices, who really get things done in this community?

Segment Synopsis: Polston discusses the major figures in the county and their influence on events in the county.

Keywords: Clinton County; Community organizations; Industry; Infrastructure; Kiwanis; Lion's Club; Mayor

Subjects: Clinton County (Ky.). Fiscal court County government Mayors--United States