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Here's who is seeking District 3 Fayette County school board seat

Isaac is originally from Dayton, Ohio. He has a bachelor's degree in biology from Brigham Young University, a master's degree in business administration from Oklahoma State University, and a dentistry degree from the University of Oklahoma. He is married to his wife, Leanne, with whom he has 3 children. 

Isaac currently works as a dentist at Versailles Family Dentistry. He has served in the US military since 2012, both on active duty and in the Army Reserves. 

Isaac Sebourn's campaign for member of the Fayette County Board of Education in District 3 is his first run for public office.

As of August 20, 2024, Isaac Sebourn’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Access to Education

Opposed the removal of art programs and wants to "reduce waste enough to prevent cutting...any future programs."

Plans to add a financial literacy course to the school curriculum to help prepare students for adult financial challenges. 

- Opposed the removal of art programs and wants to "reduce waste enough to prevent cutting...any future programs."
- Plans to add a financial literacy course to the school curriculum to help prepare students for adult financial challenges. 

School Curriculum

Said the current BOE "has spent our taxpayer money unwisely." and plans to "review the budget and do my best to ensure the money intended for our students, teachers and schools are used on them."

Believes the BOE lacks transparency and promises to uphold transparency if elected and "shine a light on the decision-making progress so everyone can understand what we are doing and why."

Wants to improve the BOE's leadership, saying "There have been too many recent poor decisions with questionable outcomes that have negatively affected our children."

- Said the current BOE "has spent our taxpayer money unwisely." and plans to "review the budget and do my best to ensure the money intended for our students, teachers and schools are used on them."
- Believes the BOE lacks transparency and promises to uphold transparency if elected and "shine a light on the decision-making progress so everyone can understand what we are doing and why."
- Wants to improve the BOE's leadership, saying "There have been too many recent poor decisions with questionable outcomes that have negatively affected our children."

School Facilities & Resources

Said, "I’ve heard too many stories recently about our children being afraid to go to certain places while in school because they didn’t feel safe. That’s unacceptable."

Wants to ensure student and teacher safety, saying "Safety concerns have increased significantly over the last few years."

- Said, "I’ve heard too many stories recently about our children being afraid to go to certain places while in school because they didn’t feel safe. That’s unacceptable."
- Wants to ensure student and teacher safety, saying "Safety concerns have increased significantly over the last few years."

Student Wellbeing

Believes, "Our children aren't receiving the education they deserve because our teachers and students aren't getting the resources and support they need."

- Believes, "Our children aren't receiving the education they deserve because our teachers and students aren't getting the resources and support they need."

Teachers

Isaac Sebourn

Isaac is originally from Dayton, OH. He has a bachelor's degree in biology from Brigham Young University, a master's degree in business administration from Oklahoma State University, and a dentistry degree from the University of Oklahoma. He lives with his wife, Leanne, and their three children in Fayette County.

Isaac currently works as a dentist at Versailles Family Dentistry. He has been serving in the military since 2012, including 8 years of active duty and in the Army Reserves. 

Isaac Sebourn's campaign for Fayette County school board member is his first run for public office.

Said, "I was saddened to see certain art programs cut recently and would love to reduce waste enough to prevent cutting of any future programs ... it’s imperative that our children are skilled readers and critical thinkers and [I] would like to focus on increasing reading and math scores."

Plans to add a financial literacy course to the curricullum.

- Said, "I was saddened to see certain art programs cut recently and would love to reduce waste enough to prevent cutting of any future programs ... it’s imperative that our children are skilled readers and critical thinkers and [I] would like to focus on increasing reading and math scores."
- Plans to add a financial literacy course to the curricullum.

Said, "The current Board of Education has spent our taxpayer money unwisely. I will review the budget and do my best to ensure the money intended for our students, teachers and schools are used on them. There is no reason to cut art, music and foreign language classes in our schools. The waste needs to stop!"

- Said, "The current Board of Education has spent our taxpayer money unwisely. I will review the budget and do my best to ensure the money intended for our students, teachers and schools are used on them. There is no reason to cut art, music and foreign language classes in our schools. The waste needs to stop!"

- Said, "I’ve heard too many stories recently about our children being afraid to go to certain places while in school because they didn’t feel safe. That’s unacceptable."

Advocates for increasing resources and support for teachers and students to achieve higher quality education.

- Advocates for increasing resources and support for teachers and students to achieve higher quality education.

- 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. 