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Lisa Byrd: Candidate for Jones County Board of Education — Neuse ...

Debbie previously ran for a seat on the Jones County Board of Education in 2022 but did not win.

Debbie Philyaw is the Vice Chairman of the Jones County Board of Education and has served since 2022.

As of April 6, 2026, Debbie Philyaw did not have a website or any information online.

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Debbie Philyaw

- 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. 