Meet Our Board - Iredell-Statesville School District

Brian Sloan is originally from North Iredell. He earned a general contractor's license from Mitchell Community College. He lives with his wife, Tina, and three children.

Brian is a poultry farmer. He raises approximately 40,000 chickens on his farm. He also does carpentry work on homes in his free time. He previously worked as a general contractor after earning his license from Mitchell Community College following a few years in the workforce after his 1988 graduation.

Brian currently works as a poultry farmer. He previously worked as a general contractor.

Brian currently serves as the board member for Iredell County School Board District 1. He was first elected in 2022 and is seeking reelection for his 2nd term.

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

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Supported the display of the Ten Commandments alongside the U.S. Constitution and its accompanying Bill of Rights.

Supported the display of the Ten Commandments in schools, alongside the U.S. Constitution.

- Supported the display of the Ten Commandments in schools, alongside the U.S. Constitution.

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William "Bill" Howell is from High Point, North Carolina. He is married to his wife, Deborah. They have two children and four grandchildren together.

William 'Bill' Howell running for Senate District 34

William "Bill" Howell is from High Point, North Carolina. He is married to his wife, Deborah. They have two children.

William is a retired public school teacher, coach, and athletic director. After retiring, he worked for the Department of Homeland Security. He also served in the United States Air Force for four years, including time in Vietnam.

William is a retired public school teacher, coach, and athletic director. After retiring, he worked for the Department of Homeland Security. He also served in the United States Air Force for four years.

William is currently a member of the Iredell-Statesville Board of Education representing District 1. He previously ran for North Carolina State Senate District 34 in 2018 but did not win.

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As of January 2, 2026, William (Bill) Howell did not have a website or any information online.

William (Bill) Howell

As of January 2, 2026, William (Bill) Howell’s website did not contain information on this issue.

William (Bill) Howell lives in Statesville.

William is currently a member of the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education representing District 2. He was first elected in 2016. He is currently serving his second term.

William (Bill) Howell currently serves on the Iredell County School Board for District 2. He was first elected in 2016 and is currently serving his second term. He previously ran for the North Carolina State Senate to represent District 34 in 2018, but he did not win.

- 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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