School board
Board of Education Member, Washington County
- Vote for
- 3
- Candidates
- 5
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A board of education member helps set policy, approve the budget and hire the superintendent of the county's public schools.
Education
Pieter BickfordNo party listed
- Supports competitive pay to retain teachers.
- Supports expanding apprenticeships and college courses in high school.
- Proposes challenging state discipline law interpretations.
- Supports expanding student mental health services.
Robin A. Merchant-SpicklerNo party listed
- Supports prioritizing teacher salaries in the school budget.
- Supports career exploration beginning in middle school.
- Supports funding school safety and mental health support.
Darrell E. EvansNo party listed
No documented position found.
Mike GuessfordNo party listed
No documented position found.
Linda MurrayNo party listed
- Supports more county help with state education mandates.
- Supports funding new schools to relieve overcrowding.
- Supports current dual-credit and trade programs.
Government & transparency
Pieter BickfordNo party listed
No documented position found.
Robin A. Merchant-SpicklerNo party listed
- Pledges regular listening sessions with parents and students.
Darrell E. EvansNo party listed
No documented position found.
Mike GuessfordNo party listed
No documented position found.
Linda MurrayNo party listed
No documented position found.
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