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Board of Education, Guilford County Schools

District 04

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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 Guilford County Schools.

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

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Ebony Burnett

Democratic

Vice president of strategic partnerships, shift_ed

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  • Pledges to prioritize improving student academic outcomes
  • Supports the quarter-cent sales tax for teacher pay
  • Supports competitive wages for teachers and school staff
  • Supports free school meals for all students
More about Ebony
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  1. Pledges to prioritize improving student academic outcomes

    Guilford County school board election: 2 competitive primaries, 6 candidates

    News coverage · Greensboro News & Record · Feb 28, 2026 · greensboro.com

    “If elected, I will prioritize improving student academic outcomes, aligning community resources to support schools”

  2. Supports the quarter-cent sales tax for teacher pay

    Quarter Cent Sales Tax

    Campaign website · Ebony Burnett for Guilford County Schools · ebony4gcs.com

    “Ebony Burnett supports the quarter-cent (0.25%) sales tax increase in Guilford County as a strategic investment in our public education system.”

  3. Supports competitive wages for teachers and school staff

    Teacher Supplements

    Campaign website · Ebony Burnett for Guilford County Schools · ebony4gcs.com

    “Advocate for competitive, livable wages for all teachers and school staff”

  4. Supports free school meals for all students

    Ebony Burnett is a Champion 4 Children

    Campaign website · Ebony Burnett for Guilford County Schools · ebony4gcs.com

    “Universal Free Meals for ALL Students”

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