Augusta Board of Education

School Board photo

Front Row: Laura Bach (Chair), Chasity Saunders

Back Row: Brian Jett, Mike Taylor, Shawn Hennessey (Vice Chair)

Upcoming Board Meetings

Meet Your Board Members

Laura Bach

Title: Chair
Email: laura.bach@augusta.kyschools.us

Mrs. Bach has been on the board since 2001.  During her tenure, she served as vice chair for three years (2003, 2006, and 2012).  She served as Board Chair for 9 years (2008, 2010-2011, and 2014-2019).  In 2023, she was once again elected to serve as chair.

Shawn Hennessey

Title: Vice Chair
Email: shawn.hennessey@augusta.kyschools.us

Mr. Hennessey has served two stints on the Board of Education.  He initially served in 2011 and 2012.  He returned to the Board in March of 2017.  He was elected Vice Chair in July of 2023.

Brian Jett

Title: Member
Email: brian.jett@augusta.kyschools.us

Mr. Jett was appointed to a vacant seat on the school board in August of 2023.

Chasity Saunders

Title: Member
Email: chasity.saunders@augusta.kyschools.us

Ms. Saunders was elected to the school board in 2013 and has served continuously since that time.

Mike Taylor

Title: Member
Email: mike.taylor@augusta.kyschools.us

Mr. Taylor was appointed to a vacant seat on the school board in December of 2023.

Board Minutes