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Board of Education Member, Athens Area Schools

Partial Term Ending 12/31/2028

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1
Term
4 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A school board member is one of the officials who set policy, approve the budget and hire the superintendent of the school district.

CandidatesCompare by issue

Percy Dervan

No party listed

Teacher

The gist

  • Pledges to address teacher retention and staff support
  • Supports clear explanations of board actions
More about Percy
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  1. Pledges to address teacher retention and staff support

    Athens Area Schools Board Member - Partial Term — VOTE411 Voter Guide

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “Teacher retention, Student retention and growth, communication with the community”

  2. Supports clear explanations of board actions

    Athens Area Schools Board Member - Partial Term — VOTE411 Voter Guide

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “Clear explanations for the actions of the board as well as listening to the comments of the community”

Sam Wheeler

No party listed

The gist

No documented position found.

More about Sam

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