Krista Heavner

Krista is currently a member of the Lincoln County Board of Education representing District 5. She was first elected in 2022.

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

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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. 

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Krista is currently a member of the Lincoln County Board of Education representing District 5. 

For Candidate Krista Heavner on Issue school-curriculum: Supports making Computer Science a graduation requirement for high school students starting in the 2026-27 school year.