Saru Salvi has a bachelor's in business from North Carolina Central University, a master's in drug regulatory affairs from Northeastern University, and a master's of business administration from Wake Forest University. She has a husband, four children, and grandchildren. 

Saru previously worked in the pharmaceutical industry by supporting clinical drug studies and managing consulting businesses. 

Saru D. Salvi is currently a member of the Orange County Board of Education.

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Saru's campaign for County Board of Education is her first run for public office.

Supports individualized funding for schools depending on their needs.

Supports equity for students, giving them more personalized assistance depending on their needs.

Plans to strengthen relationships with parents and ensure clear communication is present.

Plans on informing parents and making sure they receive available support services.

- Supports individualized funding for schools depending on their needs.
- Supports equity for students, giving them more personalized assistance depending on their needs.
- Plans to strengthen relationships with parents and ensure clear communication is present.
- Plans on informing parents and making sure they receive available support services.

School Facilities & Resources

Plans to expand education outside of traditional schooling, such as tutoring and cultural classes, for students and parents.

- Plans to expand education outside of traditional schooling, such as tutoring and cultural classes, for students and parents.

Access to Education

Plans to offer teachers "advanced and creative training."

- Plans to offer teachers "advanced and creative training."

Teachers

As of January 2, 2026, Saru D. Salvi’s website did not contain information on this issue.

School Curriculum

Values healthy, safe, and secure learning environments for students that "encourage learning."

- Values healthy, safe, and secure learning environments for students that "encourage learning."

Student Wellbeing

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Saru has a Bachelor of Science in business from North Carolina Central University, a Master of Science in drug regulatory affairs from Northeastern University, and a Master of Business Administration from Wake Forest University. She has a husband, four children, and grandchildren. 

Saru D. Salvi's campaign for County Board of Education is her first run for public office.

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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. 