School board
Shelby County Board of Education
District 4
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: Members of the Shelby County Board of Education govern Shelby County Public Schools: they hire the superintendent, adopt the budget and set school tax rates. Each is elected by the voters of one educational district to a four-year term.
Nonpartisan. On the ballot in the Cropper, Jail Hill, West Bagdad, Marshall Doaks, North Shelby and Todds Point precincts and part of the East Bagdad, Boone Station, Town N Country and Simpsonville precincts (sample ballot).
Taxes & budget
Jamie S. TiptonNo party listed
- Supports lowering the school board's tax rate
Joanna S. FreelsNo party listed
- Supports scrutinizing spending before any school tax increase
Education
Jamie S. TiptonNo party listed
- Supports more oversight of school construction projects
Joanna S. FreelsNo party listed
- Supports new ways to recruit and retain experienced teachers
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