What is a board of education and why is it important? A local board of education serves a vital role in our community by helping steer the educational journeys of our children. Its decisions influence the lives of students and their parents, teachers, school staff, and district leadership, and impact the overall well-being of the community. The Asheville City Board of Education serves as the governing body of The Asheville City Schools. This board establishes the vision for education in the district. It sets the goals, standards, and tone for what we want our public schools to be and ensures that these schools are responsive to the needs of our local community. The school board serves the larger purposes of representing the needs of the community in our schools, building bridges among parents, school leadership, and other sectors of the community, and ensuring that our schools are the best they can be.
Regular Scheduled Meetings
Meetings of the Board of Education will be held on the first and second Monday of each month at 5:00 p.m. Typically, the first Monday will be a Work Session, and the second will be a Regular Meeting in which public comment will be taken. The regular meetings are held at the Asheville City Schools Administrative Offices Board Room. The schedule of board meetings is established and published prior to the beginning of each school year. Copies of the school year meeting schedule are also available at the Central Administration Offices, 85 Mountain Street, Asheville, NC.
The Board of Education may call additional/special meetings as needed.
Note: The Board does not conduct work sessions during July and has no regular meetings during the months of July and January unless otherwise announced.
For more information, visit Asheville City Schools website.
Members
Members must be Asheville City residents and live within the Asheville City Schools District. Additionally, they must be registered voters and not be employed by the Asheville City Schools district.
Serving as a board member demands time, energy, and a willingness to listen. Members of the board of education agree to serve for four years, up to two times.
Apply to Become a Board Member
Those who are interested in serving on the board of education are encouraged to submit an application. In addition, final candidates may be interviewed.
More Information: Asheville City Board of Education Webpage.