Kentucky's new education commissioner met with reporters today, sharing his vision for the state of education moving forward.

Dr. Rory Fletcher says he wants teachers, parents and students to join him in being, quote, all in on public education.

But this November, Kentucky voters will see constitutional amendment number two on the ballot, which, if passed, would pave the way for public dollars to go toward private education in the Commonwealth.

FLETCHER Previously said he supports school choice between public school districts.

But today he made it clear where he stands on funneling public money to privately run schools.

When I walk in the booth, I'm going to vote against the amendment to be very clear about that.

But on the other hand, too, I'm a public servant.

If the people of the Commonwealth vote for this, it will be my job as commissioner to help the state legislature, to help school systems, to help Katie to implement that in the best way possible.

Again, personally, I will vote against it because I do not believe that public funds should go to private organizations.

Diversity, equity and inclusion policies were also intensely debated this past legislative session as lawmakers deliberated, deliberated, restricting or banning D-I programs on public college campuses.

So we asked Fletcher about what he felt about DEI policies and the role they should play in Kentucky's K-through-12 public schools.

As far as how I approach DEI is I'm going to love all students, students when they come in the door, regardless of the decisions that they make.

We want to make sure we serve all students, that we treat all students equally.

We treat all students fairly, and we give all students the same type of opportunities.

So my approach as far as university equity and inclusion will be more along the lines of I'm going to love every student.

And when we make decisions that loves all students will be a much better organization.

And I think we do a great job of that so far.

Fletcher is currently serving as superintendent of Lawrence County Public Schools, but will assume the post of education chief on July 1st.

We'll hear more from him tomorrow night right here on Kentucky Edition.