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Alice worked as a teacher in the McCracken County School district.

Alice Shemwell's campaign for board of education member in McCracken County is her first run for public office.

As of August 20, 2024, Alice Shemwell did not have a website or any information online.

Access to Education

Supports student achievement and wants to focus on services that support "all" students

Said "I will look at school practices and curriculum adjustments that will benefit the students"

- Supports student achievement and wants to focus on services that support "all" students
- Said "I will look at school practices and curriculum adjustments that will benefit the students"

School Curriculum

Wants to "balanc[e] students' needs without tax increases"

Supports transparency in the budget process

- Wants to "balanc[e] students' needs without tax increases"
- Supports transparency in the budget process

School Facilities & Resources

Student Wellbeing

Teachers

Alice Shemwell

Alice Shemwell's campaign for Board of Education Member in McCracken County School Board is her first run for public office.

- Board of education members work as a team to lead the school district by setting policy, providing resources, and overseeing employees. 
- The board of education is responsible for the local school budget. It reviews expenditures, allocates funds, and approves facility plans. The board may levy taxes if deemed necessary.
- The board of education hires and directly supervises the district superintendent.
- School board of education numbers are elected in staggered even-numbered years through a nonpartisan election and serve four-year terms. Most boards in Kentucky consist of five members. 
- Independent school districts elect board members at large; county school districts elect board members from divisions. 
- School board members do not receive a salary. They may be compensated for costs associated with state-mandated activities. 

Governs the local public school system and allocates the education budget. 