News Summary
Jay Bordas, Dean of Students at Bryan Station High School, is under legal scrutiny after charges of wanton endangerment. He allegedly threatened a driver with a firearm after ignoring a stop sign. Additionally, Bordas is involved in an internal investigation for inappropriate conduct with a principal. As legal proceedings unfold, the Fayette County educational community remains concerned about the implications for Bordas and the school’s administration.
Lexington, KY – Jay Bordas, the Dean of Students at Bryan Station High School, is facing serious legal and professional scrutiny following a recent incident that led to criminal charges of wanton endangerment. He has pleaded not guilty and is currently on administrative leave.
The alleged events unfolded on February 13, 2025, when Bordas reportedly disregarded a stop sign at Clearwater Way and Fiddler Creek Way. Following a near-collision, he is accused of tailing another driver to the individual’s home. Once there, Bordas allegedly brandished a firearm while seated in his vehicle, causing the victim to feel threatened. The matter was brought to light after a thorough investigation identified Bordas as the suspect, aided by cooperation from the victim.
In relation to this case, Bordas is scheduled for a pretrial conference on May 22, 2025, where further legal proceedings are expected to take place.
Beyond the current charges, Bordas’s professional conduct has come under additional scrutiny due to an internal investigation that took place in early 2023. Both he and Meredith Ramage, the principal of Bryan Station’s Leadership Academy, were implicated in this investigation after a student reported witnessing them in a compromising situation within a school training room. The report indicated that Bordas was seen pinning Ramage against the wall and engaging in inappropriate behavior during school hours. Concerns were raised by a student’s mother, who claimed that her child felt intimidated by the interaction.
Despite their denials of any intimate relationship, claiming they were merely searching for athletic tape, school officials highlighted the existence of viable reports and video evidence showing inappropriate conduct. As a result, the administration issued reminders to staff regarding the importance of maintaining professionalism in workplace relationships.
Concerns about the nature of Bordas and Ramage’s interactions led various administrators from other high schools to report on emerging rumors regarding their potential relationship. Jennifer Dyar, the chief human resources officer, acknowledged the appearance of impropriety in their behavior and reminded Ramage of existing district policies regarding relationships with supervisees. In light of the findings, both Bordas and Ramage were mandated to undergo additional training in online safety and professional conduct.
In a related context, the Fayette County School Board approved funding for both Bordas and Ramage to attend a work conference in Las Vegas scheduled for July 2025, at a cost of $2,649 per person. However, public posts on social media have since surfaced suggesting that Bordas and Ramage are now dating, further complicating the situation.
It should also be noted that Bordas has faced previous reprimands, including for driving violations and discrepancies in his training and certification records. In May 2025, he was cited for multiple driving infractions including speeding in Franklin County.
A spokesperson for Fayette County Public Schools indicated that the ongoing situation involves personal matters regarding Bordas and Ramage that are separate from their professional responsibilities, leading to a decision against further public comments.
As the legal proceedings against Bordas and the internal investigations continue, the Fayette County educational community remains alert to the unfolding developments and the potential implications for both Bordas’s future in education and the broader administrative protocols within Fayette County Public Schools.
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Additional Resources
- Kentucky.com: Legal Issues for Dean of Students
- LEX18: Investigation into FCPS Dean of Students
- Fox56 News: Dean of Students on Administrative Leave
- WKYT: Wanton Endangerment Charge for Dean of Students
- LEX18: Victim Speaks Out After Incident with Dean
- Wikipedia: Fayette County Public Schools
- Google Search: Bryan Station High School
- Google Scholar: Wanton Endangerment Law
- Encyclopedia Britannica: School Discipline
- Google News: Bryan Station High School Dean of Students
