As of June 14, 2024, Mike B. Heard did not have a website or publicly available contact information in order for us to send them our questionnaire.

School Safety & Discipline

School System Budget

As of July 5, 2024, Mike B. Heard did not have a website or publicly available contact information in order for us to send them our questionnaire.

Hickory Schools, Board of Education

Mike B. Heard is currently a member of the Hickory City Board of Education. He was elected in 2018, and is serving his second term.

As of June 6, 2025, Mike B. Heard did not have a website.

School Curriculum

School Facilities & Resources

Mike B. Heard

- The Board of Education runs the public school system, and it is entirely independent from the rest of the city government. 
- Board of Education members work together to make school policy, set the budget, and make decisions about the superintendent’s personnel recommendations.
- Members of the board must act as a unit based on majority rule. A member cannot make decisions or act independently.
- Board of Education members are elected to staggered four-year terms in nonpartisan elections.