Wake County Board of Education Election Features Vacancies
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What happened
Voters are heading to the polls to fill four seats on the Wake County Board of Education. Two incumbents, Cheryl Caulfield and Chris Heagarty, chose not to run for reelection to the nine-member board. The school board is currently focused on forming an artificial intelligence policy, reviewing laptop use in classrooms, and planning for school safety.
From wral.com
Why it matters
The school board oversees the superintendent, sets the district's budget, which exceeds $2.2 billion, and establishes major policies for the district. The election will determine the composition and policy direction of the governing body.
From wral.com
Who's involved
- Chris HeagartyIncumbent who chose not to run for reelection on the Wake County Board of Education
- Wake CountyCounty where the Board of Education operates and where the election is taking place
- GarnerTown in North Carolina where Chris Heagarty previously served on a board
- Buddy GuptonMayor of Garner, North Carolina
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The entities involved
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Garner
town in North Carolina, United States