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City of Newport News School Board · At large

Gary B. Hunter

Candidate for City of Newport News School Board, At large

No party listedIncumbent

Background

Occupation
Newport News School Board member; senior director, Hampton University

A member of the Newport News School Board since 2014 and senior director for donor and external engagement at Hampton University.

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Documented positions

Education

  • Supports a 4% raise for educators next year.

    Meet the candidates: Newport News School Board

    Candidate questionnaire · The Daily Press and The Virginian-Pilot (via Yahoo News) · yahoo.com

    “I have supported annual salary increases for our educators and support a 4% increase for the coming year.”
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  • Supports the bell-to-bell cell phone ban.

    Meet the candidates: Newport News School Board

    Candidate questionnaire · The Daily Press and The Virginian-Pilot (via Yahoo News) · yahoo.com

    “Newport News Public Schools has already taken an important step with its "no cell phones bell-to-bell" policy. I support that approach”
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  • Supports comprehensive teaching of American history.

    Meet the candidates: Newport News School Board

    Candidate questionnaire · The Daily Press and The Virginian-Pilot (via Yahoo News) · yahoo.com

    “an honest and comprehensive understanding of American history and the contributions of people from all backgrounds”
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