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Board of Education, Jones County Schools
- Vote for
- 3
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 4
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A board of education member helps set policy, the budget and the superintendent's direction for Jones County Schools.
Public safety
Keith ParrishDemocratic
- Supports making school safety a top priority
Charles (Chance) Gray IIIRepublican
No documented position found.
Lisa ByrdRepublican
- Supported placing school resource officers in all schools
Debbie PhilyawRepublican
No documented position found.
Education
Keith ParrishDemocratic
- Supports adequate resources for teachers
- Supports retaining school administrators, teachers and staff
Charles (Chance) Gray IIIRepublican
No documented position found.
Lisa ByrdRepublican
- Supports career-technical and College to Career Promise programs
- Pledges to retain staff and stay transparent
Debbie PhilyawRepublican
No documented position found.
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