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Jack R. Young's campaign for Catawba County Board of Education member is his first run for public office. 

Supports "full transparency and higher standards."

- Supports "full transparency and higher standards."

School Facilities & Resources

As of January 2, 2026, Jack R. Young’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Access to Education

Teachers

Believes in "teaching patriotism not protesting."

- Believes in "teaching patriotism not protesting."

School Curriculum

Student Wellbeing

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Jack R. Young

Jack is originally from Vale, North Carolina. He studied at Queens University of Charlotte, North Carolina State, and the University of Carolina at Charlotte. He lives with his wife, Jill, in Claremont.

As of January 2, 2026, Jack R. Young 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. 