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John is originally from Lucama, North Carolina, where he currently lives with his wife, Jessi. He attended James B. Hunt High School and Wilson Community College.

John is the owner of Kyle Auto Group. Previously, he was a master technician at Medlin Buick GMC Mazda.

The Wilson Times: 2 incumbents, 1 challenger seek school board seats

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

As of July 31, 2024, John Kyle did not have a website or any information online.

School Facilities & Resources

Access to Education

Believes the cost of goods for teachers and schools is too high.

- Supports increasing teacher pay.
- Believes the cost of goods for teachers and schools is too high.

Teachers

School Curriculum

Student Wellbeing

John Kyle

As of August 3, 2024, Henry Mercer did not have a website or publicly available contact information in order for us to send them our questionnaire.

Henry Mercer currently serves as a member of the Wilson County Board of Education. He was first appointed in 2004 and is serving his fifth term.

As of July 31, 2024, Henry Mercer did not have a website.

Henry Mercer

- 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. 