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Board of Education, Buncombe County Schools

District 05

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Term
4 years
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Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A board of education member helps set policy, the budget and the superintendent's direction for Buncombe County Schools.

Elected by the district's voters (State Board November 5, 2024 general election precinct results, other seats of the same board). Nonpartisan.

Alina Moiseyev

No party listed

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Judy S. Lewis

No party listedIncumbent

Buncombe County Board of Education member; retired educator

The gist

  • Pledges school funding that keeps pace with inflation and enrollment
  • Supports competitive pay and retention incentives for bus drivers
  • Supports student-led zero-waste initiatives in schools
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  1. Pledges school funding that keeps pace with inflation and enrollment

    Candidates for Buncombe County Board of Education discuss priorities and environmental concerns

    Candidate questionnaire · Mountain Xpress · Apr 23, 2026 · web.archive.org

    “I will work closely with our dedicated commissioners to ensure that funding levels remain consistent, keeping pace with inflation, enrollment shifts and staffing needs.”
  2. Supports competitive pay and retention incentives for bus drivers

    Candidates for Buncombe County Board of Education discuss priorities and environmental concerns

    Candidate questionnaire · Mountain Xpress · Apr 23, 2026 · web.archive.org

    “I will continue to advocate for competitive pay and retention incentives for our competent and caring drivers.”
  3. Supports student-led zero-waste initiatives in schools

    Candidates for Buncombe County Board of Education discuss priorities and environmental concerns

    Candidate questionnaire · Mountain Xpress · Apr 23, 2026 · web.archive.org

    “I intend to continue my support of such initiatives via newly created policies and procedures (some of which are student-led).”

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