The News Reporter, Jackie Ray-Pierce to run for Whiteville City Schools Board of Education

Jackie is the vice president of the Wolfpack Athletic Association and volunteers as a surrogate parent. She and her husband, Jimmy, have 2 children. 

Columbus County News, Jackie Ray Pierce Throws Hat in School Board Ring

Jackie A. Ray-Pierce's campaign for City Board of Education Member in Whiteville City School Board District 3 is her first run for public office. 

Emphasizes volunteerism all year round in schools.

- Emphasizes volunteerism all year round in schools.

School Curriculum

Believes athletics and sport coaches are important.

- Believes athletics and sport coaches are important.

School Facilities & Resources

As of July 31, 2024, Jackie A. Ray-Pierce did not have a website or any information online.

Student Wellbeing

Access to Education

Said, "Teaching is the only profession that touches every profession. We have to attract and keep quality teachers at our schools if we want to have quality schools. It’s simple.”

- Said, "Teaching is the only profession that touches every profession. We have to attract and keep quality teachers at our schools if we want to have quality schools. It’s simple.”

Teachers

LinkedIn

Twitter

Jackie A. Ray-Pierce

As of September 4, 2024, Ernie Gaskins did not have a website or any information online.

Gaskins focused on ‘relationship building’ in city school board run

Ernie was an assistant principal in Whiteville until 2008. Before that, he was a counselor for at-risk students. 

Ernie Gaskins ran for an at-large seat on the Whiteville City School Board in 2022, but did not win.

As of August 23, 2024, Ernie Gaskins did not have a website or any information online.

Supports a more diverse teacher workforce.

- Supports a more diverse teacher workforce.

Ernie Gaskins

- 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.