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City of Norfolk School Board
Ward 5
- 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.
Education
Jevon W. BaskervilleNo party listed
- Supports investing in teachers as schools' greatest asset.
- Supports limiting unnecessary phone use in classrooms.
Ken D. PaulsonNo party listed
- Supports keeping phones off and stored all school day.
- Supports content filters and teacher control over devices.
Government & transparency
Jevon W. BaskervilleNo party listed
- Pledges transparent, data-driven consolidation decisions.
Ken D. PaulsonNo party listed
- Proposes rebuilding trust through listening and transparency.
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