Flagler County School Board

Three seats on the Flagler County School Board are up for election this year: Andy Dance is unopposed for re-election in District 1. District 2 and District 4 have competitive races.


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DISTRICT 2 (includes northeastern Flagler County, including the Hammock, along the coast)

No candidate received a majority of votes cast (50 percent plus one) in the August primary, to the two with the most votes will face off in the November general election. 

District 2


John Fischer 

John Fischer is a nonpartisan candidate running to represent District 2 on the Flagler County School Board.

This candidate has not responded to the News4Jax survey.

Social media: Facebook


Janet O McDonald

Age: 68

Candidate's family: 

Occupation: Educator; Neurodevelopmental Therapist & Instructor

Education: Muhlenberg College, BA; Lehigh University, M.Ed; Daytona State College, LMT(MA64336)

Political experience: Successful 2014 campaign for Flagler County School Board

Summarize your political platform in 10 words or less.

Advocating Educational Excellence for All Stakeholders in Flagler County !

What do you see as the top three issues in this race?

Quality educational opportunities for all students;
Safe & enriching learning environments;
Continuous legislative advocacy for equitable funding and best curricula

How can you help voters in a way that others running for this office cannot?

I am an Educational & Neurodevelopmental Professional with demonstrated effective School Board (FSBA certification) experience, working from the policy level, advocating everyday locally, statewide and nationally for best opportunities for Flagler students. Always available & responsive.

What would you hope to be remembered for accomplishing after serving in this office?

Flagler Schools effectively provides quality opportunities for all students to achieve a well-rounded education preparing them to pursue successful lives. 

Website: None found
Social media: Facebook / Twitter