Sherry Horne Page

- 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

Polk

Student Wellbeing

Public Safety

North Carolina

School Facilities & Resources

Access to Education

Teachers

School Curriculum

County Board of Education Member

Buket Urgen

For Candidate Sherry Horne Page on Issue school-services-resources: Supports increasing salaries for support staff, including bus drivers, within budget constraints.

As of January 5, 2026, Sherry Horne Page’s website did not contain information on this issue.

For Candidate Sherry Horne Page on Issue teachers: Opposes increased testing for teachers and students, advocating instead for assistance with internships and opportunities to develop skills in civil discourse, attendance, critical thinking, and discipline.

Supports prioritizing school safety by addressing facility needs such as entrances, electronic locks, and securing campus areas.