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City of Norfolk School Board
Ward 1
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The school board runs City of Norfolk's public schools, hires the superintendent and adopts the school budget.
Public safety
Joshua L. HowellNo party listed
No documented position found.
Adale M. MartinNo party listed
- Supports expanding security resources in schools.
Education
Joshua L. HowellNo party listed
- Proposes supporting students moved by school closures.
- Supports classroom cell phone limits and AI literacy instruction.
Adale M. MartinNo party listed
- Pledges at least a 95% graduation rate.
- Supports make-up sessions to address chronic absenteeism.
Government & transparency
Joshua L. HowellNo party listed
- Pledges transparency and accountability on the board.
Adale M. MartinNo party listed
- Supports multilingual communication during school consolidations.
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