Loretta McNeill sworn to Scotland County Schools’ BOE

Elevra - Loretta Rena McNeill

Loretta Rena McNeill currently works as a local youth advocate. She previously served in the U.S. Army and is now retired.

Loretta currently serves as a member of the Scotland County Board of Education for Stewartsville Township. She was appointed in March 2024 to fill an unexpired term, which expires in December 2026. Loretta’s campaign for a full term on the board of education would be her first run for public office.

Opposes budget cuts that would take away from children.

- Opposes budget cuts that would take away from children.

School Facilities & Resources

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

Access to Education

Teachers

Supports placing stronger emphasis on literacy as a key educational priority for the school district.

- Supports placing stronger emphasis on literacy as a key educational priority for the school district.

School Curriculum

Supports focusing on developing healthy, engaged students who are prepared for long-term success in life

- Supports focusing on developing healthy, engaged students who are prepared for long-term success in life

Student Wellbeing

Loretta McNeil

Loretta currently works as a local youth advocate. She previously served in the U.S. Army and is now retired.

Loretta Rena McNeill currently serves as a member of the Scotland County Board of Education for Stewartsville Township. She was appointed in March 2024 to fill an unexpired term, which expires in December 2026. Loretta’s campaign for a full term on the board of education would be her first run for public office.

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As of January 2, 2026, Loretta McNeil’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. 