District 4 is comprised of the Kelford, Roxobel and Lewiston Woodville areas of Bertie County. Vernetta Henderson is seeking her second term on the board. She is being opposed by Lewiston Woodville Pastor and Jail Commission member Dr. David Ray.

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David Ray is a pastor in Lewiston Woodville.

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As of September 2, 2026, David Ray did not have a website or any information online.

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Vernetta M. Henderson

- 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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