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City of Norfolk School Board · Ward 5

Ken D. Paulson

Candidate for City of Norfolk School Board, Ward 5

No party listedIncumbent

Background

Occupation
Norfolk School Board member (Ward 5); retired U.S. Army pilot

Elected to the Norfolk School Board for Ward 5 in November 2024. A retired U.S. Army pilot and former union officer and civic league president who served on five Norfolk city boards and commissions.

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Documented positions

Education

  • Supports keeping phones off and stored all school day.

    Meet the candidates: Norfolk School Board

    Candidate questionnaire · The Virginian-Pilot and Daily Press (via Yahoo News) · Sep 21, 2026 · yahoo.com

    “Phones should remain off and stored throughout the school day.”
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  • Supports content filters and teacher control over devices.

    Meet the candidates: Norfolk School Board

    Candidate questionnaire · The Virginian-Pilot and Daily Press (via Yahoo News) · Sep 21, 2026 · yahoo.com

    “NPS should provide teachers with classroom management software, content filters, professional development”
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Government & transparency

  • Proposes rebuilding trust through listening and transparency.

    Meet the candidates: Norfolk School Board

    Candidate questionnaire · The Virginian-Pilot and Daily Press (via Yahoo News) · Sep 21, 2026 · yahoo.com

    “The most pressing issue facing the School Board is rebuilding trust among NPS employees, families, students, community members, and partners.”
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