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BallotPedia, Don Hemstreet

Dan graduated from Auburn University's College of Veterinary Medicine. 

Dan is a veterinarian at the Morganton Animal Clinic.

The News Herald, Unaffiliated school board candidate will be on November ballot

Don Hemstreet is currently County Board of Education Member in Burke County. He is serving his second term. 

As of June 14, 2024, Don Hemstreet did not have a website or any information online.

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Vanguard Voices, Newcomer Sonya Rockett Wants to Bring New Energy to the School Board

Sonya attended East Burke High School. She is a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church, where she teaches Sunday school.

As of June 21, 2024, Sonya Rockett’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Sonya Rockett's campaign for County Board of Education Member in Burke County is her first entry into politics.

As of June 14, 2024, Sonya Rockett’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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- The Board of Education runs the public school system. They create policies that establish standards, accountability and evaluation of essential operations of the school system.
- The Board of Education member hires a superintendent and can remove them when necessary. The superintendent assists the Board of Education in implementing the board’s policies. 
- The Board of Education is charged with deciding the school budget. This means they decide how to allocate money between different services, such as teacher pay, repairing school facilities, or access to technology.
- Board of Education members are elected every four years. 

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Burke County Board of Education Member, Central District

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