2026 Kentucky General Election

Eleanor RATLIFF

Buket Urgen

There will be two new members of the Scott County Board of Education in 2023. Eleanor Ratliff pulled 35.63 percent of the votes cast in a five-person race to capture the Fifth Education District, defeating among others incumbent Stephanie Watson Powers.

Two new faces, Young elected to school board

Eleanor was elected to represent the Fifth Education District on the Scott County Board of Education.

Two new faces, Young elected to school board - News-Graphic.com

As of October 8, 2026, Eleanor RATLIFF’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Access to Education

School Curriculum

School Facilities & Resources

Student Wellbeing

Teachers

- 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. 