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NELSON COUNTY School Board Member - EAST DISTRICT

Nelson County, East District voters in November 2025 will elect a representative to serve four-year terms on the five-member School Board — the county’s key policymaking body responsible for setting educational policy, approving the school division’s budget, hiring and evaluating the superintendent, and overseeing student support and school performance.These nonpartisan, district-based elections directly influence how local schools are governed and resourced, touching on staffing, curriculum, equity, and educational outcomes for all district students.Voter participation is vital, as School Board decisions shape the quality and future of education in Nelson County.

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    Joseph D. "Joe" Kennedy
    (Ind)

Biographical Information

What are your top priorities for improving student outcomes in your county’s public schools?

How would you address teacher recruitment, retention, and support in today’s competitive market?

What role should the School Board play in ensuring equity and access to resources for all students, regardless of background or neighborhood?

With growing enrollment and facility needs, how should the School Board plan for new schools, renovations, or redistricting?

What do you see as the most pressing needs for East District schools and families?

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