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TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION {_getChooseLabel(this.selections.length)}

The Transylvania County Board of Education is the local governing body of the County Public School System. Its members are elected at large in partisan elections and serve staggered 4-year terms.The 5-member school board has 5 primary responsibilities:1. Employ the superintendent2. Establish policy3. Determine annual operating and capital budgets4. Approve student assignment boundaries5. Oversee the management of the school district’s major systems, including budget and finance, curriculum and instruction, personnel and auxiliary services

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    Chad Owen
    (REP)

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    Shanaia Powell
    (REP)

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    Bill Sack
    (REP)

Biographical Information

What experience and skills make you the best candidate for this office? (Max. 750 characters)

What are the most important responsibilities of a school board member? (Max. 750 characters)

What are the critical needs for your school district and how would you prioritize those needs within available state and local funding? (Max. 750 characters)

What changes would you make in your district to recruit and retain qualified teachers? (Max. 750 characters)

What is your position on the importance of a Pre-Kindergarten program in your district? (Max. 750 characters)

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Position/philosophy statement My name is Shanaia Powell and I am running for School Board in Transylvania County. I am a wife and a mother. I am also a Social Worker and an Advocate. I have a Masters in Social Work from the University of Tennessee and I am a Board Cert
Campaign Mailing Address 359 FERN COVE LN
PISGAH FOREST, NC 28768
Current Occupation Social Worker/Advocate
Campaign Phone 8287795577
Campaign Email Shanaiapowell@gmail.com
Campaign Facebook URL http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61585252776121
I am a social worker and an advocate. I have over 25 years experience working with children. I have also worked in the local school system for almost 10 years. I know how the system works and can make decisions that are best for our children and our community.
The purpose of the Board of Education is to set policies, establish goals and serve as a liaison between the school system and the community. The Board provides accountability for all parties involved. When I am elected to the local school board, I will strive to adhere to all of those areas. My goal while serving in this capacity is to see overall school improvement, increased communication, staff retention and student preparedness.
Building repairs and renovations are important. Those are beginning to happen now. It’s important to be mindful of our budget, pay attention to details and trust the professionals to do the job.
Trainings and professional developments are key to keeping teachers in our system. We also must have salaries and supplements that compete or exceed our neighboring counties.
Pre-K is imperative!! We must start early to educate our children. Our county is in the top 25 in the state for Pre K enrollment. I would love to see us in the top 15!
I am ready to be one of the next BOE members for Transylvania County. I have the education and experience that makes that clear. I am excited to serve our county, our children and our school system.
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