In an October 2022 candidate Q&A, Truman wrote: “Fun Fact: I am a native Ansonian who has lived in Anson County for 73 years. I have served Anson County Schools as a teacher for 10 years, principal for 20 years, as Superintendent for 7 years and have served on the Board of Education for 12 years; thus, I have been addressing the educational needs of Anson County for 48 years.”

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In the same Q&A, Truman wrote: “While my introduction outlined my direct experience with Anson County Schools, I would add that my children attended our schools and I have faced the same concerns and issues that our parents face today. I also hold advanced degrees with a Masters, Sixth Year, and Doctorate in Educational Curriculum and Leadership.”

George Truman is originally from Anson County. He holds advanced degrees including a master's, sixth-year degree, and doctorate in educational curriculum and leadership. He has children who attended Anson County Schools.

School district breaks ground on new middle school - Anson Record

In an October 2022 candidate Q&A, Truman wrote: “I have served Anson County Schools as a teacher for 10 years, principal for 20 years, as Superintendent for 7 years and have served on the Board of Education for 12 years; thus, I have been addressing the educational needs of Anson County for 48 years.”

George worked for Anson County Schools as a teacher, principal, and superintendent.

The GoodParty.org candidate page lists Truman's recent experience as: “Candidate for Anson County School Board - District 5 / Candidate / 2026 / View Position / Anson County School Board - District 5 / Incumbent / 2023 – 2026.”

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The GoodParty.org candidate page lists an earlier District 5 term: “Anson County School Board - District 5 / 2019 – 2022.”

George serves on the Anson County School Board for District 5. He served a term from 2019 to 2022 and is listed as an incumbent for the 2023–2026 term.

George Truman — Anson County School Board - District 5

George currently serves on the Anson County School Board for District 5.

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In an October 31, 2022 candidate Q&A, Truman identified the board's goals: “I feel the main goals that the Board should address are continuing to focus on building a new middle school that is designed to maximize student learning for decades to come. Anson County saw some significant improvements in student academic growth and we should strive to continue that increased academic growth in the future, and with the teacher shortage still affecting our schools and neighboring counties, we need to provide our teachers, students, and community with a safe and supportive classroom environment that promotes a love for learning.”

At the May 2024 groundbreaking, the article identified Truman as Board of Education chairman and reported: “The sound of construction equipment whirring in the background added visual emphasis to the words of Board of Education Chairman Dr. George Truman, as he detailed the lengthy process involved with securing not only the site, but the funding, to build a new school.” Truman then said, “Preliminary efforts were begun in 2013 under the direction of Mr. Michael Freeman, Superintendent, and Ms. Lisa Davis who was Board Chair. Since then, the Anson County Board of Education has been chaired by Dr. Bobby Little, Ms. Caroline Gibson, and myself. We have never wavered in our commitment to make this day possible.”

School district breaks ground on new middle school

At the May 2024 middle-school groundbreaking, Truman described state and local project funding. The article reported that, after detailing additional grant funding and local construction funds, “Grateful for the grants provided by the state, Truman enthused, ‘These types of grants are crucial to maintain our educational facilities at the level we desire.’”

While updating county commissioners on the middle-school project, the article reported: “Breaking down the budget, Chairman of the Anson County Board of Education George Truman, explained ‘We allocated 38.3 million for construction, we allocated $600,000 for miscellaneous technology, we allocated $1.5 million for athletic fields, and we allocated $92,000 for furniture. Under the architects we have $2.8 million to Pinnacle. We also allocated $171,000 for soil testing and $17,425 for surveying. So, the total allocated cost is approximately $44 million. For clarity now, so that you will understand, the miscellaneous systems, the athletic fields, and the furniture are allowances. Their money that’s in the contract for these things that we could spend for these things. But they are also dollars that can be used elsewhere in an emergency.’”

New middle school brings about meeting of the Boards

Addressing questions about furnishing the new middle school, Truman said: “Built into the contract are allowances that are there to protect the contractor from unforeseen issues such as bad soil, huge increases in cost of materials and a variety of other things. We have not needed to utilize any of those allowances today, so those funds will revert to the school system. Should they not be required for the completion of the project, we currently plan to use those funds for furniture. How much the allowances will be, we don’t know and we won’t know until we get close to the end of the project. Dr Ratliff and I are planning to attend the commissioner’s meeting March 18 to discuss projected issues with the new middle school at this meeting.”

Board of Education provides update on new middle school

Prioritizes building a new middle school designed to support student learning for decades.

Said state grants are crucial for maintaining school facilities at the desired level.

As board chair, allocated approximately $44 million for the new middle school, including construction, technology, athletic fields, furniture, and project services.

Plans to use unneeded construction allowances for the new middle school for furniture if they are not needed to complete the project.

- Prioritizes building a new middle school designed to support student learning for decades.
- Said state grants are crucial for maintaining school facilities at the desired level.
- As board chair, allocated approximately $44 million for the new middle school, including construction, technology, athletic fields, furniture, and project services.
- Plans to use unneeded construction allowances for the new middle school for furniture if they are not needed to complete the project.

School Facilities & Resources

As of April 6, 2026, George Truman did not have a website or any information online.

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Discussing traffic around the new middle school and high school, Truman said that bus traffic would be more condensed because of the schools' proximity. He then stated, “We intend to address that by building a bus-only access road between the parking and loading area of the new middle school to the parking and loading area of the high school.” The article reported that Truman said the road would be owned by the school district and would separate bus circulation from other traffic.

Calls for safe, supportive classroom environments for teachers, students, and the community.

Plans to build a bus-only access road between the new middle school and high school loading areas.

- Calls for safe, supportive classroom environments for teachers, students, and the community.
- Plans to build a bus-only access road between the new middle school and high school loading areas.

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George Truman

As of April 6, 2026, George Truman’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Name: George Truman, Running for District 5
Fun Fact: I am a native Ansonian who has lived in Anson County for 73 years. I have served Anson County Schools as a teacher for 10 years, principal for 20 years, as Superintendent for 7 years and have served on the Board of Education for 12 years; thus, I have been addressing the educational needs of Anson County for 48 years.

George Truman is a native of Anson County and has lived in Anson County for 73 years.

George Truman previously served Anson County Schools as a teacher, principal, and superintendent.

Recent Experience
Candidate for Anson County School Board - District 5
Candidate
2026
View Position
Anson County School Board - District 5
Incumbent
2023 – 2026
Anson County School Board - District 5
2019 – 2022

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George currently serves on the Anson County School Board for District 5. His terms are 2019 to 2022 and 2023 to 2026.

3. I feel the main goals that the Board should address are continuing to focus on building a new middle school that is designed to maximize student learning for decades to come. Anson County saw some significant improvements in student academic growth and we should strive to continue that increased academic growth in the future, and with the teacher shortage still affecting our schools and neighboring counties, we need to provide our teachers, students, and community with a safe and supportive classroom environment that promotes a love for learning.

The sound of construction equipment whirring in the background added visual emphasis to the words of Board of Education Chairman Dr. George Truman, as he detailed the lengthy process involved with securing not only the site, but the funding, to build a new school.

“Preliminary efforts were begun in 2013 under the direction of Mr. Michael Freeman, Superintendent, and Ms. Lisa Davis who was Board Chair. Since then, the Anson County Board of Education has been chaired by Dr. Bobby Little, Ms. Caroline Gibson, and myself. We have never wavered in our commitment to make this day possible.”

As some questions have been raised regarding the district’s ability to pay for the furniture needed for the new middle school, Truman addressed those concerns as well.

“Built into the contract are allowances that are there to protect the contractor from unforeseen issues such as bad soil, huge increases in cost of materials and a variety of other things. We have not needed to utilize any of those allowances today, so those funds will revert to the school system. Should they not be required for the completion of the project, we currently plan to use those funds for furniture. How much the allowances will be, we don’t know and we won’t know until we get close to the end of the project. Dr Ratliff and I are planning to attend the commissioner’s meeting March 18 to discuss projected issues with the new middle school at this meeting,” said Truman.

Committed to building a new middle school designed to support student learning for decades.

Plans to use unused construction contingency funds for furniture at the new middle school.

- Committed to building a new middle school designed to support student learning for decades.
- Plans to use unused construction contingency funds for furniture at the new middle school.

Calls for safe and supportive classroom environments while schools face teacher shortages.

- Calls for safe and supportive classroom environments while schools face teacher shortages.

In addition to sixth grade education, another frequent question asked of board members relates to school traffic.

“The number of buses entering and exiting our schools will be the same as now, but much more condensed due to the proximity of the two schools,” said Truman, announcing the board already has a plan to deal with issues stemming from the traffic flow patterns of the new middle school and the high school.

“We intend to address that by building a bus-only access road between the parking and loading area of the new middle school to the parking and loading area of the high school.”

- Plans to build a bus-only access road between the new middle school and high school loading areas.

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While my introduction outlined my direct experience with Anson County Schools, I would add that my children attended our schools and I have faced the same concerns and issues that our parents face today. I also hold advanced degrees with a Masters, Sixth Year, and Doctorate in Educational Curriculum and Leadership.

George Truman is originally from Anson County. He holds a master's degree, a sixth-year degree, and a doctorate in educational curriculum and leadership. His children attended Anson County Schools.

George Truman has worked for Anson County Schools as a teacher, principal, and superintendent.

List of school board members:
- Kelly Sheppard, District 1
- Beulah Pratt, District 3
- Carol Ann Gibson, District 7
- Frank Liles, District 6
- Judy Little, At-Large
- Lisa Davis, District 4
- Bobbie Little, District 2
- Marilynn Bennett, At-Large
- George Truman, District 5

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George serves on the Anson County Board of Education for District 5 and has served on the board for 12 years.

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Calls for an additional $2.74 million to complete a school construction project.

Plans to build a bus-only access road between the new middle school and the high school parking and loading areas.

Plans to use unused construction allowances for new middle school furniture if the funds are not needed to complete the project.

Calls for safe, supportive classrooms for teachers amid a continuing teacher shortage.

Calls for safe, supportive classrooms for students that promote a love of learning.

George Truman lives in Wadesboro, North Carolina.

Education - Anson County Chamber of Commerce

George is currently a member of the Anson County Board of Education representing District 5.

Supports the importance of state grants to maintain educational facilities at desired levels.

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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. 

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