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Jeannie Gaddis previously worked as a teacher. 

Jeannie Gaddis is currently a member of the Cherokee County Board of Education representing District 2.

Jeannie is currently a member of the Cherokee County Board of Education for District 2. 

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Said, "cell phone use affects concentration, absenteeism, bullying and acting out... This is a universal problem that needs to be addressed."

Opposes cellphone use during the school day, stating it affects "concentration, absenteeism, bullying, and acting out." 

Opposes smaller community schools in favor of higher populated schools for the purpose of increasing funding.

Wants to increase retention of students and prevent them from moving to neighboring areas.

- Opposes cellphone use during the school day, stating it affects "concentration, absenteeism, bullying, and acting out." 
- Opposes smaller community schools in favor of higher populated schools for the purpose of increasing funding.
- Wants to increase retention of students and prevent them from moving to neighboring areas.

School Facilities & Resources

Supports vocational opportunities for students.

- Supports vocational opportunities for students.

Access to Education

As of January 2, 2026, Jeannie Gaddis did not have a website or any information online.

Teachers

School Curriculum

Student Wellbeing

Jeannie Gaddis

As of January 2, 2026, Jeannie Gaddis’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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David Ricks

David is a planning and zoning administrator. He works at the Town of Andrews Planning & Zoning Department. He previously worked for Cherokee County as a code enforcement official.

As of January 2, 2026, David Ricks’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Planning & Zoning - Town of Andrews, NC

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As of January 2, 2026, David Ricks did not have a website or any information online.

- 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. 