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Monica is an Eastern Kentucky native who has lived in Fayette County for over 20 years. She grew up in Knott County, Red Fox, Kentucky. She earned a bachelor's degree in communication and a Ph.D. in education from the University of Kentucky and a master's degree in public health from Eastern Kentucky University. She is a mother of 2.

Monica is an assistant professor of higher education in Lexington, Kentucky. She began her career in public health in advocacy and policy development.

Monica Mundy's campaign for board of education member is her first run for public office.

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Promises to prioritize the academic success of all students.

Believes in creating inclusive and supportive environments for all students, families, and staff.

Believes in empowering students and teachers by involving them in decisions that affect their education.

Supports using data-driven, evidence-based practices to determine effective teaching methods and interventions.

Supports increasing social-emotional learning resources for students.

- Promises to prioritize the academic success of all students.
- Believes in creating inclusive and supportive environments for all students, families, and staff.
- Believes in empowering students and teachers by involving them in decisions that affect their education.
- Supports using data-driven, evidence-based practices to determine effective teaching methods and interventions.
- Supports increasing social-emotional learning resources for students.

Access to Education

Supports a district-wide curriculum that includes science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), foreign language, arts, and music.

- Supports a district-wide curriculum that includes science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), foreign language, arts, and music.

School Curriculum

Supports maintaining and renovating existing school facilities in a timely manner.

Supports ensuring accessibility and transparency in the school district budget and fiscal policies.

Prioritizes ensuring accessibility and transparency in the school district budget and fiscal policies.

Believes in fostering inclusive communities by prioritizing student needs in the budget.

- Supports maintaining and renovating existing school facilities in a timely manner.
- Prioritizes ensuring accessibility and transparency in the school district budget and fiscal policies.
- Believes in fostering inclusive communities by prioritizing student needs in the budget.

School Facilities & Resources

Believes in "investing in a comprehensive safety framework" to enhance child wellbeing.

Supports creating equitable, sustainable educational environments for students, families, educators, and staff through policy-based interventions and health strategies.

- Believes in "investing in a comprehensive safety framework" to enhance child wellbeing.
- Supports creating equitable, sustainable educational environments for students, families, educators, and staff through policy-based interventions and health strategies.

Student Wellbeing

Believes in supporting teacher social-emotional well-being, reducing burnout, and alleviating stress.

- Believes in supporting teacher social-emotional well-being, reducing burnout, and alleviating stress.

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Monica Mundy

Monica Mundy is an Eastern Kentucky native who has lived in Fayette County for over 20 years. She grew up in Knott County, Red Fox, Kentucky, and is the daughter of a retired coal miner and a stay-at-home mother. She has a Ph.D. in Education from the University of Kentucky and a Master's in Public Health from Eastern Kentucky University. Monica is a mother of two.

Monica Mundy is an assistant professor of higher education in Lexington, Kentucky. She began her career in public health in advocacy and policy development.

As of September 4, 2024, Monica Mundy’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes in promoting a school culture where "voices are heard and valued in driving student success."

Believes in "providing students a seat at the decision-making table."

Supports increased student-led learning and community-building initiatives.

Supports promoting a culture of well-being for staff, students, and families.

Plans to prioritize the needs of students, teachers, and staff in the classroom.

Wants to increase support for holistic student support services.

Believes in "ensuring equitable access to academic resources needed."

Believes in creating positive learning and working environments.

Believes in prioritizing students and families to improve local education.

Believes in enhancing child wellbeing through public health advocacy and policy development.

Volunteered with agencies and coalitions focused on substance use prevention.

- Board of education members work as a team to lead the school district by setting policy, providing resources, and overseeing employees. 
- The board of education is responsible for the local school budget. It reviews expenditures, allocates funds, and approves facility plans. The board may levy taxes if deemed necessary.
- The board of education hires and directly supervises the district superintendent.
- School board of education numbers are elected in staggered even-numbered years through a nonpartisan election and serve four-year terms. Most boards in Kentucky consist of five members. 
- Independent school districts elect board members at large; county school districts elect board members from divisions. 
- School board members do not receive a salary. They may be compensated for costs associated with state-mandated activities. 

Governs the local public school system and allocates the education budget. 