KY 120 United-AFT

09/21/2026

👏 Did you know AFT, UFT and Microsoft created a legally binding contract prioritizing AI privacy, safety and transparency? Student & educator data will be private, any use of AI will require human oversight, and families will be aware of AI use in schools. Read about it here:

Officials must act now to make safety as important as innovation.

09/16/2026

🗳 Are you registered to vote? Is your registration up to date? 🗳

Today is National Voter Registration Day, which makes it a good time to take a few minutes and make sure you're ready for the 2026 General Election.

In Kentucky, the deadline to register for the November 3 General Election is October 5 at 4 p.m.

And registration is just the first step. Make a plan to vote, learn what's on your ballot, and encourage your coworkers, friends, and family to do the same.

Check your registration and get vote ready at govote.ky.gov ⭐

09/15/2026

𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟱 𝗶𝘀 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗩𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆!

Voting is key to the democratic process that KY 120 United AFT believes all rank-and-file educators deserve the right to exercise. It's a core value of the labor movement. Make a plan to vote for pro-education and pro-worker candidates this November. 🗳️

Online registration takes less than 5 minutes:⏳

🔹 vrsws.sos.ky.gov/ovrweb/

🔹 GoVote.ky.gov

Collectively, we have the power to make our voices heard. 📣

09/15/2026

🗳️ Are you registered to vote?
🗳️ Is your voter registration up to date?

Today is National Voter Registration Day - and we want to make sure that you, your friends, and your family are ready to cast your votes this election.

Take 5 minutes to register - or double check your voter registration - at https://www.aftvotes.org/aft-voter/voter-registration, and share to spread the word!

09/13/2026

Congratulations to Fayette County Public Schools teacher & Fayette Ky120United-AFT member Dr. Christy Cartner for being named the 2026 Kentucky Council for the Social Studies High School Social Studies Teacher of the Year! 🏆💙

We are proud of our members that make a profound impact on Kentucky's students and future citizens, both as professionals in the classroom and through advocacy in their communities! 👩‍🏫 🗳️ ⚖️

09/12/2026

Congratulations to Rep. Adrielle Camuel on being honored as a “Champion of Labor” by the Kentucky State AFL-CIO, complete with a commemorative bat to mark the occasion.

Now she’s more ready than ever to go to bat for working Kentuckians!

09/11/2026

Congratulations to the members of the Fayette County Public Schools superintendent search committee. Thank you all for being willing to represent your colleagues during this important process.

120 AFT- Fayette President Sarah Fightmaster Bayerle was voted to help represent rank and file teachers on the committee and said “As President of the largest rank and file teacher’s union in Fayette County, I am honored to be selected by my colleagues to serve on the superintendent search committee. I look forward to representing our certified staff as we work to move our district forward in a positive direction where all stakeholders have a seat at the table.”

Let’s get to work!

The Fayette County Board of Education has officially established the six-member Superintendent Screening Committee, completing the first step in selecting the next FCPS superintendent.

Elected representatives:

Certified Staff: Sarah Fightmaster Bayerle (Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary) & Whitney Walker (Lafayette High School)

Classified Staff: Adrielle Camuel (Department of Student Belonging & Success)

Parent/Guardian: Matthew Vied (Cassidy Elementary & Morton Middle School)

Principal: Julie Strange (Wellington Elementary)

School Board: Penny Christian (District 3)

Future opportunities will be available for families, staff, and community members to share input on the qualities needed in our next leader. Complete details regarding the search and voting results can be found at FCPS.net/search.