School Board / BOE

The Bertie County Board of Education is comprised of five elected members, each serving a four-year term.

The board is governed by a Chairman of the Board and a Vice-Chairman. According to board policy 1010:

Board Members

Rickey Freeman, Vice-Chair District 2
Christine Dudley District 3
Tarsha Dudley District 5
Vernetta M. Henderson, Chair District 4
Reba Cooper Carlton, District 1-2

School Board / BOE - Bertie County Schools

Vernetta M. Henderson currently serves in the Bertie County Board of Education District 4

2026 North Carolina General Election

Vernetta M. Henderson is a candidate for the Bertie County Board of Education District 4 in North Carolina in the 2026 elections. She is running to represent the interests of her community and improve the educational system in Bertie County. Henderson has a background in education and is committed to advocating for students and teachers. Her campaign focuses on enhancing educational resources, increasing funding for schools, and ensuring that all students have access to quality education. Henderson believes in the importance of community involvement in education and aims to foster partnerships between schools and local organizations.

Vernetta M. Henderson (Bertie County Board of Education District 4, North Carolina, candidate 2026)

Supports increasing funding for schools and enhancing educational resources.

- Supports increasing funding for schools and enhancing educational resources.

School Facilities & Resources

Supports ensuring that all students have access to quality education.

- Supports ensuring that all students have access to quality education.

Access to Education

As of September 2, 2026, Vernetta M. Henderson did not have a website or any information online.

Teachers

School Curriculum

Student Wellbeing

Vernetta M. Henderson

As of September 2, 2026, Vernetta M. Henderson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Board Members

Rickey Freeman, Vice-Chair District 2
Christine Dudley District 3
Tarsha Dudley District 5
Vernetta M. Henderson, Chair District 4
Reba Cooper Carlton, District 1-2

The Bertie County Board of Education is comprised of five elected members, each serving a four-year term.

The board is governed by a Chairman of the Board and a Vice-Chairman. According to board policy 1010:

Vernetta M. Henderson serves as the District 4 representative on the Bertie County Board of Education.

Calls for school budgets that spend funds wisely while prioritizing students’ and teachers’ needs.

Supports investing in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) programs to prepare students for future jobs.

Calls for partnerships between schools and families to create a supportive learning environment.

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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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