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Kentucky Board of Education Member, Owensboro

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

How this impacts you

  • Economic GrowthBoard of Education members decide the school budget, including how much to pay teachers, how much to spend on classroom instruction, and which facilities and equipment to upgrade.

  • Student WellbeingBoard of education members adopt the student behavior and discipline code, hold hearings to determine student expulsion, and can provide student support services such as mental health professionals or tutoring opportunities.

Election results

WINNER

Melissa Decker

23.6%

4,532 votes

WINNER

Jeremy Edge

23%

4,427 votes

WINNER

Leigh Doyal

21.3%

4,097 votes

Kenny Riley

19.7%

3,790 votes

Tyler Sagardoy

12.4%

2,383 votes

Candidates (5)

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Jeremy Edge

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Kenny Riley

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Leigh Doyal

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Melissa Decker

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Tyler Sagardoy

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