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Mark Smith

Mark's campaign for Burke County Board of Education member is his first time running for public office.

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

Buket Urgen

Mark's campaign for Burke County Board of Education member.

Burke County candidates start filing for 2026 primary on first day of ...

School Facilities & Resources

Access to Education

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School Curriculum

Student Wellbeing

Tiana Beachler

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Tiana Beachler is the chair of the Burke County Board of Education.

Burke County brings pen and paper back in the classroom

Strategic plan for public schools takes hold across North Carolina

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

For Candidate Tiana Beachler on Issue school-curriculum: Supports balanced instruction through reduced screen use.

- 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. 

Burke County Board of Education Member, Central District

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