Amanda Ferguson graduated from Henry Clay High School in 1984, received her bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Kentucky in 1988, and earned her master's degree in psychology from Vanderbilt University in 1992. She and her husband have three children.

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Board District 4 - Lexington - Fayette County Public Schools

Amanda Ferguson earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Kentucky and her master's degree in psychology from Vanderbilt University. She and her husband have three children.

Amanda is a part-time employee at Breeze Financial LLC. She previously worked as the executive director of Surgery on Sunday Inc., a program administrator at Partners for Youth, a campaign manager for Pam Miller for Mayor, and an assistant director at the Mediation Center of Kentucky. 

Amanda currently works at Breeze Financial LLC. She previously worked as the executive director of Surgery on Sunday Inc. 

Amanda is currently a member of the Fayette County Public Schools school board representing District 4. She was first elected in 2006 and served until 2014. She was re-elected in 2022 and her current term expires in 2026.

Amanda currently serves as a member of the Fayette County, Kentucky, Board of Education, representing District 4. She elected in 2022 and is serving her first term. She previously served as a member of the Fayette County Board of Education. She served two full terms from 2007 to 2016. 

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2026 Kentucky Primary Election

As of March 25, 2026, Amanda Ferguson did not have a website or any information online.

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Election 2022: Fayette County, KY school board District 4

Has previously challenged "the work performance of employees in the district."

- Has previously challenged "the work performance of employees in the district."

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Amanda Ferguson

Opposed the use of funds for hiring a firm to promote an occupational license tax increase.

As of March 25, 2026, Amanda Ferguson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- 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. 