Board of Education
Our school board is dedicated to fostering an environment where every student can achieve academic excellence and personal growth in a safe and supportive setting.
As elected representatives of our community, we are committed to making informed decisions that shape the future of our schools. Our responsibilities include:
- Policy Development: Crafting and implementing policies that promote high educational standards and equity.
- Budget Oversight: Ensuring that financial resources are allocated efficiently and effectively to support student learning and well-being.
- Superintendent Supervision: Collaborating with and providing oversight for the Superintendent to ensure the district's strategic goals are met.
- Curriculum and Instruction: Evaluating and approving curricula that meet the diverse needs of our students and prepare them for future success.
- Facilities Management: Overseeing the maintenance and improvement of school facilities to provide a safe and conducive learning environment.
- Community Engagement: Encouraging active participation from parents, students, teachers, and community members to foster a collaborative educational community.
Our mission is to support every student in reaching their full potential by prioritizing safety, equity, and excellence in all our decisions. We invite you to explore our initiatives, participate in our meetings, and join us in our dedication to student success and safety.
Our Mission
The Woodford County Public Schools, in partnership with families and community, will provide challenging learning opportunities for all students, promote student growth and achievement, and prepare students to strive for excellence.
Core Values
The Woodford County Public Schools believes these core values are an essential foundation to achieving the mission of the district:
Learning - The Woodford County Public Schools will provide opportunities and experiences that prepare all students with academic and life skills to promote high achievement.
Collaboration - The Woodford County Public Schools will foster respectful, honest and caring relationships among students, families, staff and the community to achieve common goals.
Communication - The Woodford County Public Schools effectively communicate in order to meet the diverse needs of our students as well as demonstrate understanding of stakeholders’ perspectives, experiences and culture.
Problem-Solving - The Woodford County Public Schools will evaluate challenges and be innovative in decision making with high levels of integrity and in the best interest of students.
Contribution - The Woodford County Public Schools will continually strive to make positive contributions to the entire community.
Board Meeting Public Comments
If attending the Board meeting in person, a member of the public may sign up prior to the 6:00 PM start of the meeting in order to make a comment. If attending the Board meeting by watching the live stream on YouTube, a member of the public may submit a statement via email anytime throughout the day on the date of the meeting to Jessie Rayburn. Comments must be submitted prior to the 6:00 PM start time. Jessie will print the emails, and each statement will be read during the public comment portion of the agenda. Elaine Bailey, Communications Officer, will read the comments. A copy of the email will be kept to accurately reflect those who submitted a public comment just as our sign-up sheet is kept now. Each statement will be limited to no more than 3 minutes. Each statement must be related to an item on the agenda.
Meet the Board Members

Adam Brickler, Board Chair
District II

Ambrose Wilson, Vice Chair
District I

Dr. KT Gould
District III

Sherri Springate
District IV

Sarah McCoun
District V

Noah Thompson
Zone 6
How do I find my Board Member?
Board Members are represented by districts throughout the county. You can find your board member by using one of the links below. You need to find your street to find your board member.
Submit an Open Records Request via:
- Email: OpenRecordsRequest@woodford.kyschools.us
- Fax: (859) 873-1614
- Mail: Open Records Request, 180 Frankfort Street, Versailles, KY 40383
- Hand Delivery: Monday-Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 180 Frankfort Street, Versailles, KY 40383
WCPS Commitment to Racial Equality
The following statement on racial equality was approved by the Woodford County Board of Education.
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