Mike Blankenship – Division 2
1982 Graduate of Boyd County High
Has served on the Board since December 2022.
Pastor for 35 years
He has been serving as Pastor at Oakland Avenue Baptist Church for last 16 years.
Mr. Blankenship and his wife, Mary, have 4 sons and 5 grandchildren.
His Hobbies include running, reading and announcing for BCHS athletic events.

Board Members & Board Information - Boyd County Public Schools District

Michael Blankenship graduated from Boyd County High in 1982. He and his wife, Mary, have four sons and five grandchildren.

Board Members & Board Information - Boyd County Public Schools

Michael Blankenship serves as pastor at Oakland Avenue Baptist Church.

Michael serves as pastor at Oakland Avenue Baptist Church.

Michael has served on the Boyd County Board of Education for Division 2 since December 2022.

2026 Kentucky General Election

As of September 15, 2026, Michael Blankenship did not have a website or any information online.

Access to Education

School Curriculum

School Facilities & Resources

9.12. Review Superintendents recommendation to accept KDE's AED Grant to be used to purchase 2 AEDs.
Order #00193 - Motion Passed: Consider Superintendents recommendation to accept KDE's AED Grant to be used to purchase 2 AEDs. passed with a motion by Ms. Cynthia VanHorn and a second by Mr. Randall Stapleton, Jr.
Ms. Linda Day Yes
Mr. Randall Stapleton, Jr Yes
Mrs. Lisa Wallin Absent
Mr. Michael Blankenship Yes
Ms. Cynthia VanHorn Yes

April 28, 2026 Regular Board Meeting Minutes (Boyd County Board of Education)

As a board member, voted to accept a Kentucky Department of Education grant to purchase two automated external defibrillators.

- As a board member, voted to accept a Kentucky Department of Education grant to purchase two automated external defibrillators.

Student Wellbeing

Teachers

Michael Blankenship

As of September 15, 2026, Michael Blankenship’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Mauricio Mendez

Buket Urgen

- 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. 