Steve Fritts seeks re-election to Anderson County School Board

Steve Fritts is seeking re-election to the Anderson County School Board in District 7, which includes the Pine Valley, Glenwood, and Highland View precincts in Oak Ridge.

Fritts, who has lived in the district since his youth, was first elected in 2010, a press release said.

Fritts graduated from Oak Ridge High School in 1967, and he was an All-State football player, the release said. He graduated from Vanderbilt University with a bachelor’s degree in history. Fritts also served as captain of the Vanderbilt Commodore football team in the early ’70s.

Fritts worked as a carpenter until his retirement and was a member of Local 50.

He raised two daughters, Leah and Lauren, who both graduated from Oak Ridge High School and still reside in Oak Ridge. He is the proud grandfather of Hunter Fritts, who is three months old, the press release said.

Fritts is a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

He has served on several committees while serving on the Anderson County School Board, including Operations, Budget, and Personnel. He presently serves as chairman of the Personnel Committee.

Fritts has seen the Anderson County graduation rate climb to 90 percent during his tenure on the board, the press release said. It said he played an instrumental role in supporting the Fast Track Academy and the Career and Technology program. Fritts is also proud of the Clinch River Community School, which gives an opportunity for children with special needs to complete their high school education, the release said.

Fritts explained his reason for seeking re-election: “I have lived in this District for over 50 years. I am committed to being a good steward of the taxpayer’s money and serving the children of Anderson County. We have accomplished a lot over the past four years. I appreciate the support of my family and friends and humbly ask for your vote.”