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Board of Education, Craven County Schools

District 06

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Term
4 years
Candidates
1
Election
Nov 3, 2026

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

Elected by the district's voters (State Board March 3, 2026 primary precinct results).

Tracy Jacques Derby

Republican

Workforce development instructor

The gist

  • Pledges financial accountability for Craven County Schools
  • Supports giving teachers flexibility to reach students
  • Proposes expanding trades and community college options for students
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  1. Pledges financial accountability for Craven County Schools

    Board of Education District 6 race on primary ballot

    News coverage · New Bern Sun Journal · newbernsj.com

    “Derby said her first campaign platform is to ensure financial accountability, followed by a priority to make education exciting for students and educators.”

  2. Supports giving teachers flexibility to reach students

    Board of Education District 6 race on primary ballot

    News coverage · New Bern Sun Journal · newbernsj.com

    “Educators should be recognized and allowed flexibility to use all tools available to reach students”

  3. Proposes expanding trades and community college options for students

    Board of Education District 6 race on primary ballot

    News coverage · New Bern Sun Journal · newbernsj.com

    “expanding community college opportunities beyond college preparatory to include trades at the Volt Center and Craven Community College Havelock campus”

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