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Mark Pettitt
REPUBLICAN
Mark Pettitt is running for Hall County Board of Education Member, District 2.
Personal background
Mark is from Gainesville, Georgia, and attended the University of North Georgia where he earned a bachelor's degree. He currently lives in Chestnut Mountain, Georgia.
Professional background
Mark works for the University of North Georgia in the Office of Government Relations and Economic Development. Prior to that, he worked in Business Development and was a supervisor for UPS for several years.
Political background
Mark Pettitt is currently serving as the Hall County Board of Education Member for District 2. He was elected in 2018. Mark previously ran for Hall County Board of Education Member for District 2 in 2014 and lost.
ON THE ISSUES
CAMPAIGN FINANCE
Teacher Recruitment
As the District 2 Board of Education Member, he created an employee assistance program that provides counseling, legal support, and financial advice.
As the Board of Education Member, he has "advocated for extending the 23-year step-increase window for teachers and the district has provided a raise or bonus to teachers since he has been in office."
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School Curriculum
Opposes Critical Race Theory.
Said, "Parents’ rights are a part of the system’s culture."
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College & Career Readiness
As the District 2 Board of Education Member, he has added 14 new CTAE Pathways, offering a total of 60 Pathways for students.
Wants to create more career and technical pathways in Hall County’s high schools so that the area is a friendly labor climate for industry expansion and prosperity.
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