(1) There may be established a Kentucky School for the Blind Advisory Board composed of five (5) members appointed by the Kentucky Board of Education upon recommendation by the chief state school officer for terms of four (4) years and until their successors are appointed. The board shall elect from its membership a chairman. Members of the board shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred in performance of their duties.
(2) The board shall act in an advisory capacity to assist the superintendent in conducting the activities of the school.