5 candidates vie four available seats

William (BJ) Fore, 59, currently works as a real estate broker for Barlowe and Triplett Realty in Lenoir. He previously worked as a captain of the sheriff's office.

William was first elected to the school board in 2022.

For Candidate William (BJ) Fore on Issue school-services-resources: Emphasizes the importance of fiscal responsibility and accountability in budget decisions to ensure taxpayer dollars are spent wisely.

Emphasizes the importance of fiscal responsibility and accountability in budget decisions to "ensure taxpayer dollars are spent wisely."

- Emphasizes the importance of fiscal responsibility and accountability in budget decisions to "ensure taxpayer dollars are spent wisely."

School Facilities & Resources

As of January 2, 2026, William (BJ) Fore did not have a website or any information online.

Access to Education

Supports improving student outcomes by ensuring schools are safe and providing teachers with the necessary resources to succeed.

Supports "improving student outcomes by ensuring schools are safe."

- Supports "improving student outcomes by ensuring schools are safe."

Teachers

School Curriculum

Student Wellbeing

William (BJ) Fore

Believes in improving student outcomes and ensuring safe, conducive learning environments by supporting teachers with necessary resources.

As of January 2, 2026, William (BJ) Fore’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. 