As of June 23, 2024, Jimmy Allison did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

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Jimmy currently works as a teacher for McDowell County Schools. He previously worked as an electrician at JB Brooks Electrical Company.

Jimmy Allison's campaign for the McDowell County Board of Education is his first run for public office.

As of June 8, 2025, Jimmy Allison did not have a website or any information online.

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Terry is from McDowell County and attended McDowell High School. He and his wife, Susan, have 3 children and 4 grandchildren. He is a member of the United Methodist Church.

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Terry currently works as a dairy farmer at English Dairy Farm.

Terry English currently serves as a McDowell County Board of Education member representing the North Cove District. He was first elected in 1996 and is serving his seventh term. He is currently the chairperson of the board.

As of June 8, 2025, Terry English did not have a website or any information online.

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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. 