Cindy previously worked as a nurse for Iredell-Statesville Schools' Exceptional Children program. 

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Cindy is currently a member of the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education representing District 3. She was appointed to the board in 2025.

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Cindy Haynes (Iredell County Board of Commissioners, North Carolina, candidate 2022)

Cindy currently serves as the board member for Iredell County School Board District 3. She was first appointed in 2025, and is seeking reelection for her 2nd term. She previously served on the Iredell-Stateville Board of Education. She served for 1 term from 2014 to 2017. Cindy previously ran for Iredell County Board of Commissioners in 2022, but did not win.

For Candidate Cindy Haynes on Issue school-services-resources: Advocated for additional funding for low-performing schools to ensure students receive necessary resources.

Advocated for additional funding for low-performing schools to ensure students receive necessary resources.

- Advocated for additional funding for low-performing schools to ensure students receive necessary resources.

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As of January 2, 2026, Cindy Haynes did not have a website or any information online.

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Cindy Haynes

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

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John Sherrill

John is the athletic director at North Iredell High School, where he has worked for 31 years in public education.

John Sherrill's campaign for Iredell County Board of Education Member, District 3 is his first entry into politics.

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

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John Sherrill attended Mitchell Community College.

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John was the athletic director at North Iredell High School.

John Sherrill's campaign for Iredell County Board of Education, District 3 is his first run for public office.

As of January 2, 2026, John Sherrill did not have a website or any information online.

- 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. 