Board Members

The Fayette County Board of Education:

• Develops policy that governs the operation of schools;
• Provides visionary leadership that establishes long-range plans and programs for the district;
• Hires the superintendent and issues annual evaluation reports;
• Sets local tax rates and practices vigorous stewardship to ensure that all school district funds are spent wisely.

School Board Governance Manual

Feedback: You can reach out to all five board members to share input or suggestions.

Superintendent's role: Superintendent Demetrus Liggins serves as secretary to the school board. His acting executive assistant is Andria Jackson, (859) 381-4104.

To be qualified for this elective office, a candidate or applicant must be at least 24 years old, a Kentucky citizen for the last three years, and a registered voter in the appropriate district and voter precinct(s). They must also hold a high school diploma or GED certificate and be in compliance with anti-nepotism state laws, and cannot provide contract services for the school district.

Under state law, any vacancy shall be filled by a majority vote of the remaining members of the board within 60 days after the vacancy occurs.  Within 30 days of the vacancy, the board shall solicit applications for two weeks by posting it on the district’s website and in the Lexington Herald-Leader.