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School Board candidate profile: Robert Bridges

Robert received a bachelor’s degree in elementary education, a master’s degree in guidance and counseling, and education specialist degree in administration from Western Carolina University. He lives in Henderson County with his family.

Robert has worked as an an elementary and middle school teacher, guidance counselor, and assistant principal.

Robert M. Bridges currently serves as a Henderson County Board of Education member. He was elected in 2020 and has served one term.

Advocates an early start date for schools.

- Advocates an early start date for schools.

School Facilities & Resources

As of June 14, 2024, Robert M. Bridges did not have a website or any information online.

Access to Education

Supports the employment of diverse staff members.

Advocates for the increase of state salaries and local supplements for the retainment of staff members.

- Supports the employment of diverse staff members.
- Advocates for the increase of state salaries and local supplements for the retainment of staff members.

Teachers

Supports an emphasis on teaching reading and math to elementary school students.

- Supports an emphasis on teaching reading and math to elementary school students.

School Curriculum

Emphasizes safety and security for all schools.

Said, "I love and care for the children of our county and want to make decisions that impact them positively to be well-informed, contributing members of society."

- Emphasizes safety and security for all schools.
- Said, "I love and care for the children of our county and want to make decisions that impact them positively to be well-informed, contributing members of society."

Student Wellbeing

Robert M. Bridges

Robert M. Bridges currently serves as a County Board of Education Member in Henderson County. He was elected in 2020 and has served one term.

As of June 14, 2024, Robert M. Bridges did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Advocates the increase of state salaries and local supplements for the retainment of staff members.

- Supports the employment of diverse staff members.
- Advocates the increase of state salaries and local supplements for the retainment of staff members.

- 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. 