Retired Fayette principal seeks school board seat

Betsy is a member of Immanuel Baptist Church and the Women’s Club of Central Kentucky.

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Betsy previously worked as a principal at Fayette County Public Schools. She also taught special education students at Morton Middle School, was a special education consultant at Southern Middle School, and a 5th-grade teacher at Stonewall Elementary.

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Betsy Rutherford's campaign for the Fayette County Board of Education is her first run for public office.

As of June 23, 2025, Betsy Rutherford did not have a website or any information online.

Access to Education

Supports opportunities for students to take classes in "art, all fine arts, music (music class, band, chorus, orchestra), drama, STEM, physical education, field trips, and foreign language."

- Supports opportunities for students to take classes in "art, all fine arts, music (music class, band, chorus, orchestra), drama, STEM, physical education, field trips, and foreign language."

School Curriculum

Said, "I will support spending on students to ensure they excel at high levels. I will ensure teachers and students work under appropriate working conditions [and] have the materials and supports needed for an equitable education."

- Said, "I will support spending on students to ensure they excel at high levels. I will ensure teachers and students work under appropriate working conditions [and] have the materials and supports needed for an equitable education."

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Amy earned bachelor's degrees in mathematics and secondary mathematics education and master's degrees in education and mathematics from the University of Kentucky. She's working toward a doctorate in leadership studies at the University of the Cumberlands. Amy lives in Fayette County with her husband and 2 children.

Amy previously worked as a professor at the University of Kentucky and a teacher at Paul Laurence Dunbar High school.

Amy Green is a member of the Fayette County Board of Education. She is currently vice chair. She was elected in 2020 and is serving her first term.

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Believes families should be considered "vital partners" in their student's education.

Believes families are important partners in their student's education.

- Believes families are important partners in their student's education.

As of June 23, 2025, Amy Green’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Hired more bus drivers and monitors, invested in mechanics and fleet replacement, and added air conditioning to all school buses.

As a school board member, hired more bus drivers and monitors, invested in mechanics and fleet replacement, and added air conditioning to all school buses.

Supports infrastructure investments in local schools, including Tates Creek High School, Mary E. Britton Middle School, Henry Clay High School, The HILL, and full-day preschool classrooms.

Supported infrastructure investments in Tates Creek High School, Mary E. Britton Middle School, Henry Clay High School, and The HILL.

Supports increased funding for fine arts, English language learners, gifted and talented programs, and expansion of dual-credit opportunities.

Voted to increase funding for fine arts, English language learners, gifted and talented programs, and an expansion of dual-credit opportunities.

- As a school board member, hired more bus drivers and monitors, invested in mechanics and fleet replacement, and added air conditioning to all school buses.
- Supported infrastructure investments in Tates Creek High School, Mary E. Britton Middle School, Henry Clay High School, and The HILL.
- Voted to increase funding for fine arts, English language learners, gifted and talented programs, and an expansion of dual-credit opportunities.

Supports child wellbeing by adding full-time nurses in every school.

As a school board member, helped add full-time nurses to every school.

Believes in fostering "mutual respect and understanding" among students, families, staff, and the community.

Believes in fostering "a community of mutual respect and understanding" among students, families, and staff.

- As a school board member, helped add full-time nurses to every school.
- Believes in fostering "a community of mutual respect and understanding" among students, families, and staff.

Supports providing teacher stipends and enhanced employee support, including Grow-Your-Own Initiatives.

As a school board member, supported the creation of paid parental leave and stipends for teachers.

Supported a 14% teacher salary increase since 2021.

- As a school board member, supported the creation of paid parental leave and stipends for teachers.
- Supported a 14% teacher salary increase since 2021.

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Amy Green

- 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. 