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John earned his bachelor's degree in education from Western Carolina University, and another bachelor's degree in philosophy from UNC Chapel Hill.

John DeVille has spent almost 29 years in the classroom and has been a public education advocate at the state and local level. He is a former Macon County Teacher of the Year.

John DeVille's campaign for the Macon County Board of Education is his first run for public office.

Promises conservative stewardship of taxpayer dollars, saying, "If we cannot adequately make the case that every dollar spent adds value...to educational life...that either needs to be spent somewhere else or not at all."

- Promises conservative stewardship of taxpayer dollars, saying, "If we cannot adequately make the case that every dollar spent adds value...to educational life...that either needs to be spent somewhere else or not at all."

School Facilities & Resources

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Believes losing community schools was a significant loss and aims to "get rid of this wall," advocating for the reinstatement of community-based educational institutions.

Believes losing community schools was a significant loss that led to children falling behind educationally.

- Believes losing community schools was a significant loss that led to children falling behind educationally.

Access to Education

As of July 31, 2024, John DeVille’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Teachers

School Curriculum

Believes that listening to diverse perspectives is important for understanding and addressing community issues.

- Believes that listening to diverse perspectives is important for understanding and addressing community issues.

Student Wellbeing

John DeVille

As of August 25, 2024, John DeVille’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Promises to advocate for better school facilities.

Believes every dollar spent on education must add value to a child's educational life, saying "that's a dollar that either needs to be spent somewhere else or not at all."

Promises conservative use of taxpayer dollars that is properly, saying "that's a dollar that either needs to be spent somewhere else or not at all."

Promises conservative stewardship of taxpayer dollars, said, "if we cannot adequately make the case that every dollar spent adds value...to educational life...that either needs to be spent somewhere else or not at all."

- Promises conservative stewardship of taxpayer dollars, said, "if we cannot adequately make the case that every dollar spent adds value...to educational life...that either needs to be spent somewhere else or not at all."

Supports public education and wants to continue advocating for it at the county level.

Promises to "make sure our students are properly challenged and held to high standards."

Supports public education and advocating for teachers' rights.

Wants to eliminate the "barrier that exists between the Central Office and school board and everybody else who is a stakeholder" in order to rebuild community support and connections.

Believes education should foster critical thinking and empowerment, saying "one deVille is enough, I'm not here to create robots, I want you to find your groove, your passion, and make your way."

Believes access to education is crucial, as evidenced by the reduction of schools in Macon County from 59 to 11.

Believes the education system has suffered significant losses in community support and continuity, saying, "We created multiple and ever-widening cracks for our students, our children to fall through."

Believes in restoring community ties to enhance child wellbeing.

Believes strong community support and family encouragement are essential for advocating for child wellbeing.

As of August 21, 2024, John DeVille’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- 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. 