School board
Board of Education, Henderson County Schools
- Vote for
- 3
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 5
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A board of education member helps set policy, the budget and the superintendent's direction for Henderson County Schools.
Debbie Roundtree is a write-in candidate certified by the Henderson County Board of Elections (Hendersonville Lightning, September 2026); her name is not printed on the ballot.
Education
Randy BeaverRepublican
No documented position found.
Reid J. BarwickDemocratic
- Supports renewed focus on vocational education in high schools
- Supports teaching financial literacy and life skills
- Supports preparing students for AI and future jobs
Mary Ellen KustinDemocratic
- Supports a zero-tolerance policy for bullying
- Supports weekend learning instead of some suspensions
Shelia DaleRepublican
No documented position found.
Alyssa NormanRepublican
No documented position found.
Housing
Randy BeaverRepublican
No documented position found.
Reid J. BarwickDemocratic
No documented position found.
Mary Ellen KustinDemocratic
- Proposes affordable workforce housing for teachers
Shelia DaleRepublican
No documented position found.
Alyssa NormanRepublican
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Randy BeaverRepublican
No documented position found.
Reid J. BarwickDemocratic
No documented position found.
Mary Ellen KustinDemocratic
- Supports more trained mental health staff in schools
Shelia DaleRepublican
No documented position found.
Alyssa NormanRepublican
No documented position found.
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 3 issues covered in this race.