Retired Fayette principal seeks school board seat

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Betsy is a member of Immanuel Baptist Church and the Women’s Club of Central Kentucky.

Betsy previously worked as a principal at Fayette County Public Schools. She also taught special education students at Morton Middle School, was a special education consultant at Southern Middle School, and a 5th-grade teacher at Stonewall Elementary.

Betsy Rutherford's campaign for the Fayette County Board of Education is her first run for public office.

As of August 20, 2024, Betsy Rutherford did not have a website or any information online.

Access to Education

Supports opportunities for students to take classes in "art, all fine arts, music (music class, band, chorus, orchestra), drama, STEM, physical education, field trips, and foreign language."

- Supports opportunities for students to take classes in "art, all fine arts, music (music class, band, chorus, orchestra), drama, STEM, physical education, field trips, and foreign language."

School Curriculum

Said, "I will support spending on students to ensure they excel at high levels. I will ensure teachers and students work under appropriate working conditions [and] have the materials and supports needed for an equitable education."

- Said, "I will support spending on students to ensure they excel at high levels. I will ensure teachers and students work under appropriate working conditions [and] have the materials and supports needed for an equitable education."

School Facilities & Resources

Student Wellbeing

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Betsy Rutherford

Betsy Rutherford's campaign for Fayette County school board member is her first run for public office.

- 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. 