Josie Barnhart

Strongly Agree

Schools primary purpose is for education. In the event medical advice is wanted or needed, schools can offer a list of services in the community, but not partake in any medical directives.

The public school system does not mandate one religious viewpoint. Our country was founded on biblical principles, but does not require everyone to hold those viewpoints. Families and staff are free to hold their own religious values without imposing those views on others while in schools.

I support a student weighted funding model for Prek - 12. Different weights could include more funding for classifications such as economically disadvantaged, gifted and talented, and exceptional children, to ensure we are addressing all learners. Education opens doors to opportunity beyond graduation. Employment opportunities, enlisting in the military, or a college degree are all ways for individuals to be successful. I support the government paying for military college opportunities.

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Strongly Agree

Inclusion has slowly crept into society allowing for tolerance to eliminate accountability. In order to have a quality education system we must maintain consistent expectations for all. One child can disrupt a learning environment, hindering the rest of the class' ability to learn. We must keep education the focus over inclusion.

Strongly Agree

Educators have a responsibility to inspire the next generation. Understanding the American founding documents and patriotism will ensure students value and appreciate the great country they live in and the opportunities they have because of it.

Strongly Agree

The elimination of the Department of Education back to the states allows for a more targeted focus of advocacy. The model currently involving local, state, federal, and grant applications to fund schools creates multiple tiers of advocacy. Having funding streamlined allows for a more targeted support for students and an educational experience that is more responsive to students needs. All federally protected classes, such as exceptional education, should continued to be supported.

Sexual education should be an abstinence first stance. It should include bodily anatomy and autonomy. Parents permission should be gained first for their child to learn about contraception methods, and how STDs spread. Sexual orientation and gender identity should not be promoted in our schools. The sexual education should be about preventing the spread of sexually transmitted diseases and the anatomy of the body. Parents can discuss with their children beyond that scope if they so choose.

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I support families to choose what is best for their children. Public schools need to continue to be innovative so that families choose that option. However, I also understand it takes time to change regulations to allow for flexible innovation in public education. I also support a change to the current funding model in the form of a weighted funding approach. I will continue to work on both of these.

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I support the 2nd amendment, but this question requires a more thorough response of what "ongoing training" looks like prior to me being able to accurately agree or disagree with the sentiment. I support having school resource officers on site to be responsive in the event of a dangerous intruder on campus.

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Conservative

Strongly Disagree

As a female athlete myself it is imperative we continue to give women opportunities the way Title IX was designed.

I am a Christian. I believe that Jesus Christ died for our sins and redeemed us all. Honor the Lord God with all of you heart, soul, and mind, and do undo other as you'd have them do unto you bedrock principals in our home. Honest, open dialog is how I have and will continue to govern as an elected official.

Strongly Agree

The North Carolina General Assembly’s passage of the Parents’ Bill of Rights empowers parents to be fully involved in their child’s education. Parental involvement in education is instrumental to a child’s success.

Strongly Agree

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Strongly Disagree

It is important that students have access to age-appropriate materials, and obscenity standards should not be waived simply because a book is labeled as having “literary value.”

Strongly Disagree