Jerome L. Purdie

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Jerome L. Purdie is currently a member of the Bladen County Board of Education representing District 3.

Who is on the ballot in Bladen County for Nov. 8 election?

Those who filed for 2026 election | Bladen Journal

As of January 2, 2026, Jerome L. Purdie’s website did not contain information on this issue.

School Facilities & Resources

Access to Education

Teachers

School Curriculum

Student Wellbeing

- 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. 