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Justin is originally from Mitchell, Indiana. He earned a bachelor's degree in English from Purdue University. He currently lives in Frankfort, Kentucky and has 2 children.

Justin currently works as a NAICS code soothsayer for the Kentucky Center of Statistics. He previously served as a Cadet, Fourth Class in the U.S. Army for one year. 

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Justin Watterson is a board of education member in Franklin County School Board District 1. He was first elected in 2016 and is currently serving his 4th term.

As of August 20, 2024, Justin Watterson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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- Board of education members work as a team to lead the school district by setting policy, providing resources, and overseeing employees. 
- The board of education is responsible for the local school budget. It reviews expenditures, allocates funds, and approves facility plans. The board may levy taxes if deemed necessary.
- The board of education hires and directly supervises the district superintendent.
- School board of education numbers are elected in staggered even-numbered years through a nonpartisan election and serve four-year terms. Most boards in Kentucky consist of five members. 
- Independent school districts elect board members at large; county school districts elect board members from divisions. 
- School board members do not receive a salary. They may be compensated for costs associated with state-mandated activities. 

Governs the local public school system and allocates the education budget. 

Franklin Board of Education Member, District 1

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