The News Reporter, Long running unopposed for open county school board seat

Ballotpedia, Columbus County Schools, North Carolina, elections

Steve lives in Columbus County with his wife, Renee. 

Steve is retired. He previously worked as the vice president of operations at the Atlantic Telephone Membership Cooperative (ATMC). 

Steve Long currently serves as a member of the Columbus County Board of Education. He was elected to this position in 2020 and is serving his first term.

Said his third priority is working to establish maintenance plans for all county schools.

- Said his third priority is working to establish maintenance plans for all county schools.

School Facilities & Resources

Said during his 2020 election campaign, he wanted to run for member of the BOE to help improve the school district to provide students "the best education possible."

- Said during his 2020 election campaign, he wanted to run for member of the BOE to help improve the school district to provide students "the best education possible."

Access to Education

As of July 31, 2024, Steve Long did not have a website or any information online.

Teachers

Said his second priority is advocating for high-speed internet access for teachers, staff, and students.

- Said his second priority is advocating for high-speed internet access for teachers, staff, and students.

School Curriculum

During his 2020 election campaign, he said his first priority was ensuring students and staff and adequate COVID-19 protective equipment.

- During his 2020 election campaign, he said his first priority was ensuring students and staff and adequate COVID-19 protective equipment.

Student Wellbeing

Steve Long

- The Board of Education runs the public school system. They create policies that establish standards, accountability and evaluation of essential operations of the school system.
- The Board of Education member hires a superintendent and can remove them when necessary. The superintendent assists the Board of Education in implementing the board’s policies. 
- The Board of Education is charged with deciding the school budget. This means they decide how to allocate money between different services, such as teacher pay, repairing school facilities, or access to technology.
- Board of Education members are elected every four years. 