Wade is the Board Chair at Wayne County Board of Education.

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Wade Leatham is currently a member of the Wayne County Board of Education representing District 6. He was elected in 2020 and has served one term.

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

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For Candidate Wade Leatham on Issue education-access: Supports the lottery application process for specialized schools, allowing students and families to apply for admission.

Supports the lottery application process for specialized schools, allowing students and families to apply for admission.

- Supports the lottery application process for specialized schools, allowing students and families to apply for admission.

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Wade Leatham

As of January 2, 2026, Wade Leatham’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- For Candidate Wade Leatham on Issue education-access: Supports the lottery application process for specialized schools, allowing students and families to apply for admission.

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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. 