Kannapolis City Schools Board of Education Area I
Result: Won — Brenda McCombs (Nonpartisan), Kristina Cook (Nonpartisan)
Source: ncsbe.gov
What does this office do?
- Deciding how school district money is spent
- Picking the superintendent
- Choosing curriculum, within state rules
Affects: Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction, Public Safety and Crime Control,
Candidates:
Nonpartisan · Incumbent · won
Brenda McCombs is a Kannapolis City Schools board member since 2018 and a former teacher of 27 years who retired as the district's technology director. She points to campus expansions, teacher retention, and student-centered budgeting.
Nonpartisan · Incumbent · won
Kristina Cook is a Kannapolis City Schools board member who has served since 2019 and has a background in insurance. She focuses on student career pathways, mental health support, and workforce readiness.
Sources: dl.ncsbe.gov · rowancountync.gov · ncleg.gov · s3.amazonaws.com