RE-ELECT AMY GREEN for FCPS SCHOOL BOARD DISTRICT 5
Listening, Learning, Leading:
Putting Children First, Always.
Hello, Fayette County School Board District 5 residents!
My name is Amy Green, and it would be my sincere honor to be re-elected to continue my public service as the District 5 school board member of the Fayette County Board of Education.
My husband, Ben, and I have two amazing children attending Fayette County Public Schools. Our family is blessed to be a part of the FCPS and the greater Lexington community. Serving on our School Board is a small way of giving back to this amazing community of families, friends, teachers, and students.
My first term on FCPS Board of Education has been such an amazing experience and I am committed to continuing this most important work by staying dedicated to listening to everyone, learning at all times, and leading with love and kindness. In all my work as a board member, the students come first; always.
The person I am today is a direct result of the excellent education, opportunities, and kindness I experienced in our public schools.
Growing up, I saw firsthand how generosity, kindness, and access to opportunities can transform young lives. I have personally faced the daily instabilities that many of our students encounter: housing, utilities, food, and more. My dedication to our community and its children runs deep. My heart especially goes out to those in need, as they are our future.
I believe in providing opportunities for these children to shine their light on this world.
I have a unique vantage point on public education. I am a mother, a current FCPS School Board Member and Vice-Chair, a school & community volunteer, a past PTA executive board member, a past Site Base Decision Making Council parent representative, a professional educator, and a lifelong learner.
I am dedicated to the success of all FCPS students.
A vote to re-elect Amy Green is a vote for the students.
Thank you!
Dedicated Service
Over the past four years, I have devoted myself to understanding and addressing the needs of our community, which has guided my voting decisions. Here are some key actions I've taken to stay connected:
- School Visits: I have been to every campus, attending school visits and events to better understand each school's unique needs.
- Community Volunteering: Each year, I volunteer at multiple school and community events through FCPS, strengthening my connection with our community.
- Supporting Students: I have consistently voted to enhance our offerings for students, including increased funding for fine arts, English language learners, gifted and talented programs, and expansion of dual-credit opportunities. I have also consistently supported high-quality instructional resources and curriculum.
- Understanding Safety: I shadowed FCPS police officers at all levels of our schools to gain a deeper understanding of how we protect our children.
- Team of Six & Professional Learning: I have committed my time to learning and professional growth as a leader and team member. The school and the superintendent act as a Team of Six, providing consistent leadership, vision, and governance for the district to thrive and excel.
- Research: I dedicate my time to being educated on all issues that come before the board – asking questions, seeking clarity, and researching – spending many hours to be dutifully prepared to act during board meetings.
- Transparency & Governance: During my first term on the school board, we created and approved the first-ever School Board Governance Manual and Financial Transparency Dashboard and improved public access to board meeting materials using the KSBA agenda portal.
Highlights of what we have achieved together
- With input from over 20,000 voices, FCPS launched the "A New Way Forward" strategic plan in May 2022, focusing on personalized, whole-child education.
- Salary Increases: I have supported our educators by voting to raise starting salaries and making historic investments in both classified and certified employees. Since 2021 the board has approved a combined 14% salary increase.
- Implemented Highest Kentucky starting teacher salary.
- Hired additional bus drivers, monitors and invested in more mechanics and fleet replacement including air conditioning on all school buses.
- Expanded student services: Multilingual, Gifted & Talented, Dual-Credit, & Fine Arts.
- Added full-time nurses in every school.
- Infrastructure investments: Tates Creek HS, Mary E. Britton MS, Henry Clay HS, The HILL, & full-day preschool classrooms.
- Ensured digital equity with refreshed Chromebooks and network upgrades.
- Approved paid 7 weeks parental leave, classroom teacher stipends, and enhanced employee support, including Grow-Your-Own Initiatives.
- Approved the Board's first governance manual and financial transparency dashboard.
- Board team received the 2023-2024 KMEA State Friend of Music Award.
Endorsements
Kentucky Educators' Political Action Committee
Kentucky Educators' Political Action Committee
Kentucky Educators' Political Action Committee
Committee for Fairness and Individual Rights
Kentucky Educators' Political Action Committee
Kentucky Educators' Political Action Committee
