Rodney Fitch is a board member for the Cleveland County Board of Education. He works at the board, where he has been since 2020. He previously worked as a high school coach.

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Rodney Fitch previously worked as a high school coach.

Rodney Fitch is currently a member of the Cleveland County Board of Education representing Cleveland County. He was elected in 2020 and has served one term.

Rodney Fitch previously served as a member of the Cleveland County Board of Education. He was elected in 2020 and served one term.

Supports the partnership with Cleveland Community College to provide students the opportunity to earn an associate degree, industry certification, or college credits while still in high school.

- Supports the partnership with Cleveland Community College to provide students the opportunity to earn an associate degree, industry certification, or college credits while still in high school.

School Facilities & Resources

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

Access to Education

Wants to prioritize the recruitment and retention of high-quality teachers and administrators.

- Wants to prioritize the recruitment and retention of high-quality teachers and administrators.

Teachers

School Curriculum

Wants to partner with local law enforcement to improve school safety.

- Wants to partner with local law enforcement to improve school safety.

Student Wellbeing

Rodney Fitch

A changing of the guard on Cleveland County Board of Education

As of January 2, 2026, Rodney Fitch’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. 