Charlene Jones

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As of January 2, 2026, Charlene Jones’s website did not contain information on this issue.

School Facilities & Resources

Access to Education

Teachers

School Curriculum

Student Wellbeing

Claude (Clutch) Cooper

Claude (Clutch) Cooper is currently a member of the Halifax County Board of Education.

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As of January 2, 2026, Claude (Clutch) Cooper’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Curtis W. Young

Curtis W. Young is from Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina. He attended Northwest Halifax High School, graduating in the Class of 1978. He has a master’s degree in educational leadership. He lives with his wife, A. Faye Young, and their two sons, Corey and Chase, in Roanoke Rapids. He attends Quankey Missionary Baptist Church, where he is an ordained deacon.

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Curtis is the director of administrative services. He previously worked as a classroom teacher for students with special needs, as a department chair, as an administrative assistant to a principal, as an assistant principal at an elementary school and at a high school, and as an elementary school principal.

Curtis W. Young's campaign for Halifax County Schools Board of Education member.

As of January 2, 2026, Curtis W. Young’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports providing competitive salaries and better working conditions to retain teachers.

Supports higher academic standards for all students.

Prioritizes safety and order for teachers and students.

Elizabeth (Lizzie) Silver

Elizabeth "Lizzie" Silver's campaign for Halifax County Board of Education member is her first time running for public office.

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As of January 2, 2026, Elizabeth (Lizzie) Silver’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Jasmin C. Carter

Jasmin C. Carter's campaign for Halifax County Board of Education Member is their first time running for public office.

As of January 2, 2026, Jasmin C. Carter’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Joyce Silver Lashley

Joyce is currently a member of the Halifax County Board of Education.

As of January 2, 2026, Joyce Silver Lashley’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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As of January 2, 2026, Joyce Silver Lashley did not have a website or any information online.

Michael Hawkins, Sr.

Michael is currently a member of the Halifax County Board of Education. He was elected in 2022 and is currently serving his first term. He is a retired educator with 25 years of experience.

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As of January 2, 2026, Michael Hawkins, Sr.’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- 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. 

Halifax County Board of Education Member

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