As of July 4, 2024, Eltha Booth did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Press Release: Eltha Booth Celebrated for Dedication to the Field of Educational Administration

Eltha has worked as the deputy registrar of deeds for the County of Beaufort and as a member of the board of directors for North Carolina's School Board Association.

Eltha Booth currently serves as a member of the Beaufort County Board of Education. She was first elected in 2000 and is serving her sixth term. 

As of June 7, 2025, Eltha Booth did not have a website or any information online.

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As of July 4, 2024, Malissa Polk did not have a website or publicly available contact information in order for us to send them our questionnaire.

The Washington Daily News: Fifteen candidates confirmed for 2024 election

Malissa Polk's campaign for the Beaufort County Board of Education is her first run for public office. 

As of June 7, 2025, Malissa Polk did not have a website.

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- 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. 