Wesley Dorger

Mr. Wes Dorger	is a graduate of Ludlow High School, Class of 1998. Wes and his wife, Laura, a member of the LHS Class of 1999,	have three children, one who is an LHS graduate and two who are current students. Wes	has been a member of the Ludlow Board of Education since December of 2019.

Board of Education - Ludlow Independent Schools

Wesley Dorger graduated from Ludlow High School in 1998. He and his wife, Laura, have three children.

At first, the coffee klatches were held at a coffee shop owned by the former mayor, Ken Wynn. Borchers later moved to other coffee places. This year the gatherings will be at Ludlow Coffee, located at 630 Elm Street and owned by James Hall and Wes Dorger.

Ludlow schools share coffee with the community - LINK nky

Wesley Dorger co-owned Ludlow Coffee with James Hall.

Ludlow Schools names Jason Steffen as new superintendent

Wesley co-owned Ludlow Coffee with James Hall.

Wesley has been a member of the Ludlow Board of Education since December 2019.

2026 Kentucky General Election

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

Access to Education

School Curriculum

3.1. Bond Resolution for Ludlow Independent Schools- Additions and Renovations
Rationale:
It is recommended that the Board approve the Bond Resolution for Ludlow Independent Schools -
Additions and Renovations.

Order #70 - Motion Passed: The motion to approve the Bond Resolution for Ludlow Independent
Schools - Additions and Renovations passed with a motion by Mrs. Shelly Mays and a second by
Mrs. Kamryn Reed.
Mr. Wesley Dorger Yes
Mrs. Melanie Hazlewood Yes

RECORD OF BOARD PROCEEDINGS

Voted for a bond resolution for additions and renovations at Ludlow Independent Schools.

- Voted for a bond resolution for additions and renovations at Ludlow Independent Schools.

School Facilities & Resources

Student Wellbeing

Teachers

Wesley Dorger

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

Mauricio Mendez

Buket Urgen

Kamryn Reed

Shelly Mays

- 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. 