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Jason is currently a member of the Clay County Board of Education.

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Jason Shook

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Keith is a former Director in the healthcare industry.

Keith Parker's campaign for Clay County Board of Education member is his first time running for public office.

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

Supports access to education as a candidate for the school board in Clay County.

Believe our schools must be places where "every child is recognized for their strengths, supported in their challenges, and given the tools they need to succeed."

- Believe our schools must be places where "every child is recognized for their strengths, supported in their challenges, and given the tools they need to succeed."

Keith Parker

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Reba Beck studied Éducation primaire at Western Carolina University.

Reba is a former Art Teacher at Clay County Schools, North Carolina.

Reba is currently a member of the Clay County Board of Education. She was elected in 2016 and is currently serving her first term.

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Reba Beck

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- 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. 

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