LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) – Three of the five candidates running for two Fayette County Public Schools Board of Education seats discussed district finances, the search for a new superintendent, relations with state lawmakers, school names and building maintenance during a candidate forum hosted by WKYT ahead of Tuesday’s general election.
Board Chair Tyler Murphy and challenger Kathy Shiflett are both seeking the District 2 seat. Dr. Rodney Allen Jackson is running for the District 4 seat. RJ Hijalda, also a District 2 candidate, and Amanda Ferguson, a District 4 candidate, were invited but were unavailable.
Who took part
Murphy has served on the school board since 2018. He is a high school social studies teacher at Boyle County Schools. Murphy said he teaches civics and government to high school seniors.
Shiflett retired from the Kentucky Administrative Office of the Courts. This is her first time running for public office. Shifflett said she worked at the office for 23 years and evaluated statewide programs…