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