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Brian previously ran for Gates County Board of Education member in 2026 but did not win.

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Claims to be prepared to focus on fiscal oversight, clear communication, and asking the necessary questions.

- Claims to be prepared to focus on fiscal oversight, clear communication, and asking the necessary questions.

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

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Brian Silvers

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Sallie J. Ryan earned a master's degree in Educational Administration.

Sallie worked as a social worker, alternative school director, and elementary school principal for Gates County Schools.

For Candidate Sallie J. Ryan on Issue school-services-resources: Believes K–12 funding should not be sacrificed for daycare operations.

Believes K–12 funding should not be sacrificed for daycare operations.

- Believes K–12 funding should not be sacrificed for daycare operations.

As of January 2, 2026, Sallie J. Ryan did not have a website or any information online.

Sallie J. Ryan

As of January 2, 2026, Sallie J. Ryan’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. 

Gates County Board of Education Member, District 1

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