Jason Moore named newest Fayette Co. Board of Education member

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Jason Moore was unanimously named the newest Fayette County Board of Education member Monday night.

Moore will be sworn in on Dec. 14 to the vacant District 3 seat.

“Board members were impressed with Mr. Moore’s demonstrated commitment to ensuring a world-class education for each and every child. His experiences were unique and compelling, equipping him with a keen insight on the challenges many of our students and families face, and a worldview that prioritizes equity and social justice,” said Fayette County Board of Education Chair Tyler Murphy after the vote. “These qualities became apparent to us in his responses during the student-led forum, his interview, and his overall application.”

District 3 represents the eastern section of Fayette County, including the Hamburg, Chilesburg, and outbound Richmond Road areas.

The seat opened in October after previous board member Tom Jones resigned.

Moore is also a special agent and instructor with the Drug Enforcement Administration, according to a press release. He was voted in by other board members Marilyn Clark, Amanda Ferguson, Amy Green and Tyler Murphy.