Ballotpedia, Liz Baxter

Liz is originally from Fayetteville, North Carolina. She is an alumna of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Liz lives in Waxhaw, North Carolina with her husband, Parron, and their 2 children.

Liz currently works in the financial technology industry.

Liz Holmes Baxter's campaign for Union County Board of Education Member is her first run for public office.

Said, "I will champion policies that prioritize schools and districts with the greatest needs, ensuring they receive the funding required for smaller class sizes, updated technology, and well-maintained facilities."

Said, "I am committed to fighting for fully funded schools that provide educators with the resources necessary to inspire and empower our students."

- Said, "I will champion policies that prioritize schools and districts with the greatest needs, ensuring they receive the funding required for smaller class sizes, updated technology, and well-maintained facilities."
- Said, "I am committed to fighting for fully funded schools that provide educators with the resources necessary to inspire and empower our students."

School Facilities & Resources

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Believes education is essential for a thriving society and democracy, and that every child deserves access to a world-class education.

Believes every student should have access to high-quality education regardless of their background or ZIP code. Plans to advocate for equitable policies that address disparities and promote diversity in education.

Believes every student should have access to high-quality education regardless of their background or where they live. 

- Believes every student should have access to high-quality education regardless of their background or where they live. 

Access to Education

Supports fair compensation, professional development, and policies to attract and retain teachers by valuing their expertise and dedication.

Supports fair compensation and professional development opportunities for teachers to "attract and retain the best educators."

- Supports fair compensation and professional development opportunities for teachers to "attract and retain the best educators."

Teachers

Said, "I will advocate for curriculum that reflects the rich tapestry of our society, acknowledging the contributions of all cultures and backgrounds."

- Said, "I will advocate for curriculum that reflects the rich tapestry of our society, acknowledging the contributions of all cultures and backgrounds."

School Curriculum

Believes safety and inclusivity are essential for student wellbeing. Supports creating secure, inclusive environments where all students, including LGBTQ+ and historically marginalized groups, can thrive.

Supports creating secure, inclusive environments where all students, including LGBTQ+ and historically marginalized groups, can thrive.

- Supports creating secure, inclusive environments where all students, including LGBTQ+ and historically marginalized groups, can thrive.

Student Wellbeing

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Liz Holmes Baxter

Liz Holmes Baxter is originally from Fayetteville, NC, and currently resides in Waxhaw, NC, having moved there from Charlotte, NC two years ago. She is an alumna of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Liz is married to Parron and together they have two children, Ethan and Ava.

Liz Holmes Baxter works in the fintech space. Details about her specific role or previous jobs within the industry are not provided.

As of July 8, 2024, Liz Holmes Baxter’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes public schools are "under-resourced and lacking funding," losing teachers rapidly, and facing cultural conflicts.

- 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. 