Franklin County Republican Party, Tom Harris for School Board

Tom is married and is a parent and grandparent.

Tom Harris is a 30-year military veteran.

As of October 25, 2024, Tom Harris did not have a website or any information online.

Candidate website

Said, "I will focus on transparency and make sure taxpayer dollars are allocated toward programs and resources that directly benefit student achievement and school improvement, while cutting unnecessary and wasteful spending."

Wants transparency in funding and plans to cut "unnecessary and wasteful spending."

Supports investing in "high-quality, proven curriculum" and "successful programs that close achievement gaps."

Supports investing in "successful programs that close achievement gaps" and "supporting teachers with pay and professional development."

- Wants transparency in funding and plans to cut "unnecessary and wasteful spending."
- Supports investing in "successful programs that close achievement gaps" and "supporting teachers with pay and professional development."

School Facilities & Resources

As of June 7, 2025, Tom Harris’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Access to Education

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Supports education focusing on "the ability to read and write, understanding of science and history, math skills commensurate with job and life, manual skills to broaden the horizon for trades - and not on the liberal agendas so prevalent today."

Said, "I will ensure transparency in curriculum decisions and actively involve parents in shaping their children's educational experience."

Believes parents should have a greater role in setting curriculum and that decision-making should be transparent.

- Supports education focusing on "the ability to read and write, understanding of science and history, math skills commensurate with job and life, manual skills to broaden the horizon for trades - and not on the liberal agendas so prevalent today."
- Believes parents should have a greater role in setting curriculum and that decision-making should be transparent.

School Curriculum

Believes school safety is a top priority and plans to "work tirelessly to ensure Franklin County schools remain secure, preventing tragedies and dangerous situations before they ever occur."

- Believes school safety is a top priority and plans to "work tirelessly to ensure Franklin County schools remain secure, preventing tragedies and dangerous situations before they ever occur."

Student Wellbeing

Tom Harris

Ballotpedia, Tammy Raynor Petrosillo

Tammy is from Franklin County. She holds an associate's degree from Peace College, a bachelor's degree in communication arts and media studies from Appalachian State University, and a second bachelor's degree in fine and studio arts and art education from Meredith College. She lives in Youngsville with her husband. She is Baptist. 

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Tammy currently works as a visual art teacher at The Franklin Academy. She previously worked as a visual art teacher at Franklin County Schools and as a senior account executive at The News & Observer. 

NORTH CAROLINA STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS

Tammy Raynor Petrosillo ran for member of the Franklin County Board of Education in District 5 in 2022, but she did not win. 

Believes funding is crucial for school facilities and resources, pledging to fight for fully funding Franklin County Schools at both state and local levels.

Promises to advocate for fully funding county schools. 

Supports fighting against local funding cuts and advocating for state-level Leandro funding to benefit Franklin County Schools.

Opposed funding reductions for county schools.  

- Promises to advocate for fully funding county schools. 
- Opposed funding reductions for county schools.  

Supports expanding Franklin County schools with new facilities and offering more school choices, including magnet, A+, immersion, trade, and early college schools.

Supports expanding county schools and offering more school choices, including magnet, A+, immersion, trade, and early college schools.

Believes in ensuring that all children in Franklin County have access to quality education and succeed.

Wants to ensure accessibility to a quality education for students in county schools. 

- Supports expanding county schools and offering more school choices, including magnet, A+, immersion, trade, and early college schools.
- Wants to ensure accessibility to a quality education for students in county schools. 

Plans to advocate for raising teacher salaries.

Wants to address the teacher shortage in county schools.

- Plans to advocate for raising teacher salaries.
- Wants to address the teacher shortage in county schools.

As of June 7, 2025, Tammy Raynor Petrosillo’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports School Resource Officers (SROs) and believes in expanding mental health teams to ensure student safety and wellbeing. Plans to secure funding for school safety measures and create environments free from bullying, hate speech, and violence.

Supports student safety and inclusivity. 

Believes building meaningful relationships among students, parents, and stakeholders creates safe, engaging learning environments. Plans to ensure "ALL students succeed" by fostering community relationships.

- Supports student safety and inclusivity. 
- Supports community engagement measures. 

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Tammy Raynor Petrosillo

- 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. 