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Steven earned his associate's degree from Davidson County Community College, bachelor's degree in fire services administration from Fayetteville State University, and master's degree in executive leadership and occupational health and safety from Columbia Southern University. Steven is married to Mandy and has 3 daughters.

Steven works full-time in emergency services and has experience as a small business owner.

Steven Barger is a member of the Brunswick County Board of Education. He was elected in 2020 and is serving his first term. Steven has served as Vice Chairman in his first year and as Board Chairman for 3 years. He has also served as Mayor Pro Tem for Boiling Spring Lakes.

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Supports improving teacher pay and funding for school construction and maintenance by building communication channels with State and County leaders.

- Supports improving teacher pay and funding for school construction and maintenance by building communication channels with State and County leaders.

School Facilities & Resources

Believes in "providing a pathway to success for all students" through access to various educational options, including school choice, school vouchers, charter schools, and private schools.

- Believes in "providing a pathway to success for all students" through access to various educational options, including school choice, school vouchers, charter schools, and private schools.

Access to Education

As of June 14, 2024, Steven Barger’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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School Curriculum

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Supports proposed school security system upgrades focusing on enhancing CCTV quality.

Plans to not immediately implement facial recognition software in school CCTV cameras.

Believes partnership with sheriff's office and school resources officers enhance school security.

- Supports proposed school security system upgrades focusing on enhancing CCTV quality.
- Plans to not immediately implement facial recognition software in school CCTV cameras.
- Believes partnership with sheriff's office and school resources officers enhance school security.

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Steven Barger

Steven obtained his associate's degree from Davidson County Community College and bachelor's degree from Fayetteville State University in fire services administration. He also obtained his master's degree from Columbia Southern University in executive leadership and occupational health and safety. Steven is married to Mandy and has three daughters.

Steven Barger is currently completing his first term on the Brunswick County Board of Education, where he has served as Vice Chairman in his first year and as Board Chairman for three years. He has also served as Mayor Pro Tem for Boiling Spring Lakes.

Steven Barger is a resident of Brunswick County and has three daughters under the age of 15. He enjoys outdoor activities such as running, biking, kayaking, fishing, and playing at parks with his children. Steven is married to Brandy, and together they prioritize family and community values. Information about where he attended school, the church he attends, or further details of his family life are not provided.

Steven Barger works full-time in Emergency Services and has experience as a small business owner. He has also served as Mayor Pro Tem for Boiling Spring Lakes and is currently finishing his first term on the Brunswick County Board of Education, where he has been elected as Vice Chairman and Board Chairman.

- 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. 