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Bryan Board of Education Chair, Republican Primary

Head of the board that governs your county's public school system

Full office description

  • The Board of Education runs the public school system. The Board of Education is entirely independent from the rest of the county government.
  • Board of Education members work together to make school policy, set the budget, and appoint the superintendent to run the schools day to day.
  • In addition to the typical responsibilities of a Board of Education Member, Board of Education Chairs also oversee meetings, moderate board panels, and make sure progress is made toward the Board’s overall goals.
  • Board of Education members are elected to four-year terms in nonpartisan elections.

How this impacts you

  • TaxesThe Board of Education is responsible for deciding how a large part of the county’s taxes are spent.

  • College & Career ReadinessBoard of Education members have the power to affect which advanced courses, resources and job training are available to students.

Election results

WINNER

Marianne Smith

62.58%

2,478 votes

J. Scott Novinski

37.42%

1,482 votes

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