Fred Burgess
Candidate for Board of Education, Randolph County Schools
Background
- Occupation
- Randolph County Board of Education member
Member of the Randolph County Board of Education, seeking re-election.
Documented positions
Education
Voted to close Uwharrie Ridge Six-Twelve to avoid other cutsIn office
The board voted 4-3 in March 2026.
ReportRCSS to close Uwharrie Ridge Six-Twelve following conclusion of school yearNews coverage · Randolph Record · randolphrecord.com
“the board voted 4-3 to close the school with Cook, Sharon Farlow, Fred Burgess and Shannon Whitaker voting in favor … But I also don't want 20-plus people to lose their jobs.”
All sources (4)
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing (Randolph County offices and districts)
Election filing · North Carolina State Board of Elections · s3.amazonaws.com
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing
Election filing · North Carolina State Board of Elections · s3.amazonaws.com
- Seabolt to face challengers in Randolph County's sheriff's race; Filing deadline comes for lots of positions
News coverage · Randolph Record · randolphrecord.com
- RCSS to close Uwharrie Ridge Six-Twelve following conclusion of school year
News coverage · Randolph Record · randolphrecord.com
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