Mike Ashworth

As a board of education member, prioritized upgrading the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system.

As of January 5, 2026, Mike Ashworth’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- 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. 

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Polk

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County Board of Education Member

Buket Urgen

As a board of education member, prioritized school facility upgrades, including a $6 million HVAC upgrade, moving Forbes Preschool to Tryon Elementary campus, and installing safety equipment at Polk Central.