2026 Kentucky General Election

Equity & Access

Ensuring all students, regardless of background, have equal access to the resources they need to succeed.

Fiscal Responsibility

R.J. Hijalda for School Board

Prioritizes equal student access to resources regardless of background.

- Prioritizes equal student access to resources regardless of background.

Access to Education

Future Readiness

Preparing students for the workforce and higher education through modern technology and career pathways.

Community Engagement

Prioritizes modern technology and career pathways to prepare students for work and higher education.

- Prioritizes modern technology and career pathways to prepare students for work and higher education.

School Curriculum

Academic Excellence

Investing in high-quality instruction and resources to ensure every student reaches their full potential.

Equity & Access

Fiscal Responsibility

Transparency in budgeting and smart spending to protect every dollar for the students we serve.

Future Readiness

Prioritizes investment in high-quality instruction and resources for students.

Supports transparent school budgeting and spending designed to direct funding toward students.

- Prioritizes investment in high-quality instruction and resources for students.
- Supports transparent school budgeting and spending designed to direct funding toward students.

School Facilities & Resources

Safe Environment

Maintaining a secure and supportive school environment where students can focus on learning without distraction.

COMMUNITY

Supports maintaining a secure and supportive school environment for students.

- Supports maintaining a secure and supportive school environment for students.

Student Wellbeing

As of September 15, 2026, R. J. Hijalda’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Teachers

R. J. Hijalda

Mauricio Mendez

Buket Urgen

Kathy Schiflett

Tyler Murphy

- 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. 