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Board of Education, Franklin County Schools

District 03

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Term
4 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

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

Elected by the district's voters (State Board March 3, 2026 primary precinct results, other seats of the same board). Nonpartisan.

Steven Gupton

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Education systems leader

The gist

  • Supports policies that help retain teachers and staff
  • Supports tracking growth for every school and student group
  • Supports spending tied to the district's strategic plan
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  1. Supports policies that help retain teachers and staff

    Platform

    Campaign website · Steven Gupton for Board of Education · guptonforschoolboard.com

    “Supporting policies that strengthen professional capacity and retention”
  2. Supports tracking growth for every school and student group

    Platform

    Campaign website · Steven Gupton for Board of Education · guptonforschoolboard.com

    “Monitoring progress across all schools and student groups”
  3. Supports spending tied to the district's strategic plan

    Platform

    Campaign website · Steven Gupton for Board of Education · guptonforschoolboard.com

    “Using district resources strategically and responsibly, prioritizing initiatives that align with the strategic plan and demonstrate impact.”

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