Patrice Barringer

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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. 

Member of the board that governs your county's public school system

Stanly

Student Wellbeing

Public Safety

North Carolina

School Facilities & Resources

Access to Education

Teachers

School Curriculum

County Board of Education Member

Buket Urgen

Supports increased funding for schools to provide better facilities, updated materials, and more staff.

Supports access to computers, tablets, and reliable internet for students.

Supports accessible libraries for all ages, promoting a love for reading and learning.

Supports adult education programs that offer classes on job skills, technology, or personal development.

Supports investing in ongoing training for teachers.

Wants to create a "supportive environment" for teachers by ensuring "manageable workloads and access to resources."

Supports providing special education services, counseling, and language support.

Wants to create safe spaces for students to express themselves and feel valued.