Sarah Dulin

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Sarah Dulin

Nonpartisan

Greenville County School District school board, Area 27

Tenure

2020 - Present

Term ends

2028

Years in position

4

Report an officeholder change

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 5, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

College of Charleston

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University of South Carolina School of Medicine

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Birthplace

Clemson, S.C.

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Sarah Dulin is a member of the Greenville County School District school board in South Carolina, representing Area 27. She assumed office on November 17, 2020. Her current term ends in 2028.

Dulin ran for re-election to the Greenville County School District school board to represent Area 27 in South Carolina. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Dulin completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Dulin was born in Clemson, South Carolina. She earned a bachelor's degree from the College of Charleston and a certificate from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine.

Elections

2024

See also: Greenville County School District, South Carolina, elections (2024)

General election

General election for Greenville County School District school board, Area 27

Incumbent Sarah Dulin defeated Missey Marsh in the general election for Greenville County School District school board, Area 27 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sarah Dulin (Nonpartisan)	55.9	9,532
		Missey Marsh (Nonpartisan)	43.5	7,420
		Other/Write-in votes	0.6	109

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 17,061
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2020

See also: Greenville County School District, South Carolina, elections (2020)

General election

General election for Greenville County School District school board, Area 27

Sarah Dulin defeated Kori Hillson and Warner Bouzek in the general election for Greenville County School District school board, Area 27 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sarah Dulin (Nonpartisan)	58.5	11,174
	Submit photo	Kori Hillson (Nonpartisan)	29.1	5,550
	Submit photo	Warner Bouzek (Nonpartisan)	11.4	2,172
		Other/Write-in votes	1.0	194

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 19,090
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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Sarah Dulin completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Dulin's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a former preschool teacher and Early Intervention Specialist serving children ages birth-6 with developmental delays. I'm also a former small business-owner, and am currently the mother of three GCS students. I was elected to represent parents and taxpayers on the GCS School Board in 2020, and have been serving in this role for four years.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• I am the ONLY candidate to have never voted for a millage (tax rate) increase, but have instead worked to find areas of unnecessary tax-collection that could be reduced without decreasing any services to students or employees, and while striving to increase employees' salaries, especially for teachers with years of experience. The tax revenue base in Greenville has been ample to provide salary increases to teachers and employees annually without increasing taxes.
• Growth in our area of Fountain Inn, Simpsonville, and Five Forks is unprecedented. In addition to responsibly funding the new schools being built and those that will receive additions in the next few years, I will happily work alongside County Council to develop guidelines for developers and corporations to contribute fairly to the infrastructure needs that they create. I do not believe the burden of the costs of additional infrastructure (like schools and roads for GCS, plus fire and police departments) should be placed solely on existing residents when developers and corporations could be asked to pay their fair share instead of receiving large tax-breaks.
• Hearing from and representing the voice of residents is something that I love, and I am happy continue to work on issues important to the residents of District 27 such as campus safety, special education services and opportunities for students with disabilities, adding more school choice and magnet school options with availability for those that want them, student behavior accountability, ensuring AGE-APPROPRIATE curriculum and materials are plentiful in classrooms and libraries, and working toward the goal to increase the teacher salary schedule to more fairly rewarding of experienced teachers.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Because I have children in elementary and middle school, and soon high school too, policies that effect classrooms and families truly hit home. I continue to feel passionately about protecting parental rights, and want to make sure the values of residents in District 27 are heard and represented.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

One thing I would always look for in an elected official like myself is INTEGRITY, because doing the right thing even when no one is watching or will ever know is a cornerstone of quality leadership and representation. I would also describe myself as TRUSTWORTHY, BRAVE, ANALYTICAL, GOAL-DRIVEN, and SELFLESS.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

My only individual responsibility is to represent the voices of the residents within District 27 and to make sure their wishes and values are given a voice. I strive to do this by having open communication, knowing residents personally, and being friendly and approachable.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My first job ever was working at a small preschool on Augusta Rd. in Greenville.
My first job out of college was teaching at a small school on James Island, SC.

What is the primary job of a school board member in your view?

Our only job is to create and maintain meaningful policies for the District, evaluate the Superintendent who is hired by the Board, and be responsible stewards of the millions of dollars the District collects in tax revenue annually. The Board sets the vision for the future of the District by collaborating with thousands of stakeholders to approve a comprehensive Strategic Plan every five years. We also serve as the final appeal committee for students, parents, and employees.

What existing district policies would you like to change, or what new policies would you like to implement?

Our Board is having discussions on Applied Behavioral Analysis therapy and other behavioral interventions for students with special needs. I'm very interested in finding ways that GCS can offer these types of supports to students who may benefit from it and whose parents desire it. I'm also interested in exploring more magnet options, particularly for students with learning differences.

How do you feel like your school district handled the coronavirus pandemic? What, if anything, would you do differently in the future?

Many students did not thrive during eLearning, and because our District returned to "5-days" more quickly than other states, our students' academic achievement has been greater than areas where schools remained closed for much longer.

What will you do to build a relationship with parents in the district?

Not only am I a leader in the District, but I am also the parent of three students that attend GCS. I believe being a parent makes me relatable and approachable, and parents often email, call, text, or speak up when we see each other. I've been very available, attentive, and I enjoy making new friends!

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

There is never a reason to not have 100% financial transparency at every level of government. I'm glad our District participates in audits and provides financial reports publicly. Our Board strives for transparency by posting all documents online for public viewing, and our regularly scheduled meetings are open to the public as well as live-streamed.

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2020

Sarah Dulin completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Dulin's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Sarah Dulin is a JL Mann graduate. She earned her Bachelors in Art from The College of Charleston in 2000, and earned her Birth-6yo Early Intervention Credential from USC School of Medicine TECS in 2003. She has been a teacher, and worked extensively with children with special needs and their families. She has also been a small business owner. Sarah is married with four young children. Over the course of the School Board term, one will reach high school, one middle school, and two will begin elementary school, so she will have a vested interest in a variety of Greenville's schools for a long time!

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Families should have CHOICES when it comes to enrolling their children in school.
• Teachers are essential, and they should be treated as the revered professionals that they are.
• Students with strong foundations in early education have a better likelihood of academic success later on. There is absolutely no reason that Greenville cannot have the highest rated schools in the State and in the South East within the next decade.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

During times of crisis, families should still have options for education that meet their child's needs. It is federal law. If childcare centers and private schools can safely stay open everyday and provide full-time instruction, public schools can too.

Teachers are asked to wear too many hats, and their main duty of educating is sometimes hindered by unachievable demands. Reduced class sizes, keeping promises, and providing more support will go a long way in attracting new teachers and retaining the ones we have.

Preschool is a benefit for some, but not all, and that should change. GCS can offer preschool classes for those that wish to enroll, and ensure that children starting kindergarten and first grade are already ahead and ready for new challenges. Data shows that students who had high quality preschool have higher grades even through high school.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Transparency, honesty, integrity, and forward thinking. I also value those that are thoughtful in their spending and never wasteful.

What is the primary job of a school board member in your view?

The Board has one job: While thinking towards the future, make tough decisions in the best interest of children and their education. Ensure opportunities for a high-quality education are available for every student that wants them.

Who are your constituents?

Residents of Five Forks, parts of Simpsonville, and Fountain Inn.

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