Frankfort School Board Member Bios: Becky Barnes

State Journal: Four vying for three seats on Frankfort Independent . . .

Becky has a bachelor's in Russian and political science from the University of Kentucky and a law degree from the University of Louisville. She has 2 children, both who graduated from Frankfort High School.

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Becky Barnes is the current vice chairperson of the Frankfort Independent School District School Board. She started serving on the board in 2013 and is serving her 3rd term.

As of June 22, 2025, Becky Barnes did not have a website or any information online.

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Jina Greathouse, Board Chairperson

Jina attended Model Lab School and earned a bachelor's degree from Eastern Kentucky University. She lives in South Frankfort and has 2 daughters.

As of September 30, 2024, Jina Greathouse did not have a website or any information online.

Ballotpedia, Frankfort Independent Schools, Kentucky, elections

Jina Greathouse is a board of education member in the Frankfort Independent School District. She was first elected in 2001 and currently serves as their chair. 

As of June 22, 2025, Jina Greathouse did not have a website or any information online.

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State Journal: Gordon to fill vacant seat on FIS Board of Education

Sabrina is a Frankfort High School graduate and lives in Frankfort now. She has a bachelor's degree from Tennessee State University. 

Sabrina is the assistant executive director and youth program director at Paris-Bourbon County YMCA.

Frankfort Independent Schools: Sabrina Gordon

Sabrina Gordon is a current Board of Education Member in Frankfort Independent School District. She was appointed in 2022 and is serving her first term. This is her first campaign for public office.

As of June 22, 2025, Sabrina Gordon did not have a website or any information online.

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- 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. 

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