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Dean Hunter is from Landis, North Carolina. He lives with his wife, Laura. 

Dean is the chairperson of the Rowan-Salisbury Schools Board of Education. He has been in this role since December 2021. He previously served as a member of the board.

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Dean is currently a senior pastor at Central Baptist Church. 

Dean currently serves on the Rowan-Salisbury Schools Board of Education representing District 2. He was first elected in 2014 and is serving his 3rd term.

As of January 5, 2026, Dean Hunter did not have a website or any information online.

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Plans to prioritize career and technical education programs.

- Plans to prioritize career and technical education programs.

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Dean Hunter

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As of January 5, 2026, Dean Hunter’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. 