The seven members of the Jefferson County Board of Education (JCBE) drew assignments to represent new districts on Tuesday night.
Senate Bill 4 required JCBE to restructure its seven-member board into five newly established districts and at-large positions. To resolve residency overlaps, state law called for members residing in the same new district to draw lots to determine representation.
During the JCBE work session on May 12, 2026, board members in districts 1, 3, and 4 drew lots to determine the representative for each District. The remaining board members drew lots to determine the representative for District 5, where no board members currently reside.
Tricia Lister was assigned to District 1
Corrie Shull was assigned to District 2
James Craig was assigned to District 3
Trevin Bass was assigned to District 4
Gail Logan Strange was assigned to District 5
Linda Duncan was assigned to be an at-large member
Taylor Everett was assigned to be an at-large member
These changes take effect immediately.
While all current terms will expire on December 31, 2026, the subsequent election in November 2026 will implement staggered terms to ensure future board stability.
Winners in Districts 4 and 5 will serve two-year terms, while those in Districts 1, 2, and 3 will serve four-year terms upon taking office in January 2027.
