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Terry Tippett was born in Zebulon, North Carolina. He has a bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina, Wilmington and a graduate degree from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. He has a wife and two kids. 

Terry Tippett is currently a member of the Johnston County Schools Board of Education representing District 2. He was elected in 2022 and is serving his first term. He previously ran for the Johnston County Public School Board in 2020 and did not win.

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Terry Tippett is currently a member of the Johnston County Schools Board of Education for District 2. He was elected in 2022 and is serving his first term. He previously ran for the Johnston County Public School Board in 2020 and did not win.

Supports schools visits every other month to gain input from staff.

Plans to have PTA/Booster/Advisory meetings on a regular basis

Plans to make central office staff more efficient by eliminating duplicate responsibilities and evaluating position responsibilities.

Supports increasing psychologist and nurse positions

Plans to have town hall meetings to address community concerns and suggestions.

- Supports schools visits every other month to gain input from staff.
- Plans to have PTA/Booster/Advisory meetings on a regular basis
- Plans to make central office staff more efficient by eliminating duplicate responsibilities and evaluating position responsibilities.
- Supports increasing psychologist and nurse positions
- Plans to have town hall meetings to address community concerns and suggestions.

School Facilities & Resources

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

Access to Education

Teachers

Supports increasing vocational and trade opportunities for students.

- Supports increasing vocational and trade opportunities for students.

School Curriculum

Supports limiting cellphone use for both students and teachers during class.

- Supports limiting cellphone use for both students and teachers during class.

Student Wellbeing

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Terry Tippett

As of January 2, 2026, Terry Tippett’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. 