Down Home North Carolina, Why we endorsed Chuck Francis for Haywood County School Board Chair.

Chuck is married to his wife, with whom he has 3 children and grandchildren. 

As of August 3, 2024, Chuck Francis did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Yahoo, Who's running for Haywood County School Board?

Chuck Francis currently serves as chairperson of the Haywood County Board of Education. He was elected to this position in 2004 and is serving his fifth term.  

Smoky Mountain news, Haywood school board race draws 12 candidates 

Said during his 2020 re-election campaign, Haywood County Schools "have become a top school system..." in the state and wants to "progress toward becoming number one."

- Said during his 2020 re-election campaign, Haywood County Schools "have become a top school system..." in the state and wants to "progress toward becoming number one."

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As of June 9, 2025, Chuck Francis did not have a website or any information online.

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- The Board of Education runs the public school system. The Board of Education is mostly independent from the rest of the county government.
- Board of Education members work together to make school policy, make decisions based on the superintendents recommendations, manage the finances of the board, appoint the superintendent, and provide good quality school facilities.
- In addition to the typical responsibilities of a Board of Education Member, Board of Education Chairs also oversee create the agenda for board meetings.
- Board of Education members are most often elected to 4 year terms in nonpartisan elections, although some counties in North Carolina elect members to 2 year terms. The Chair of the County Board serves in their role for 1 year. 