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Lesa Bolick Widener is a wife and mother. She received a Doctorate of Education from Gardner-Webb University.

Lesa is an Adjunct Professor at Gardner–Webb University. She is a former Elementary/Federal Programs Director at Caldwell County Schools

Dr. Lesa Bolick Widener ran for Caldwell County Board of Education member in 2026.

Candidates file for 2026 partisan elections

As of April 6, 2026, Lesa Bolick Widener did not have a website or any information online.

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- 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. 