Savannah Morning News, Marianne Smith - candidate for Bryan County BOE District 4

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Wants smaller class sizes, saying they "will allow our teachers to give more individualized attention to our children, manage their classroom more effectively and efficiently, and provide more individualized instruction that will lead to better student performance."

Supported the purchase of land to build a new high school in North Bryan.

- Wants smaller class sizes, saying they "will allow our teachers to give more individualized attention to our children, manage their classroom more effectively and efficiently, and provide more individualized instruction that will lead to better student performance."
- Supported the purchase of land to build a new high school in North Bryan.

School Facilities & Resources

As of July 25, 2024, Marianne Smith did not have a website or any information online.

Access to Education

Teachers

Believes high schools need vocational and career-oriented classes for students that aren't going to college.

Supports having increased Advanced Placement classes at Bryan County High School.

- Believes high schools need vocational and career-oriented classes for students that aren't going to college.
- Supports having increased Advanced Placement classes at Bryan County High School.

School Curriculum

Supports have more administrators, counselors, and safety measures to address bullying.

- Supports have more administrators, counselors, and safety measures to address bullying.

Student Wellbeing

Marianne Smith

- The Board of Education runs the public school system. The Board of Education is entirely independent from the rest of the county government.
- Board of Education members work together to make school policy, set the budget, and appoint the superintendent to run the schools day to day.
- In addition to the typical responsibilities of a Board of Education Member, Board of Education Chairs also oversee meetings, moderate board panels, and make sure progress is made toward the Board’s overall goals.
- Board of Education members are elected to four-year terms in nonpartisan elections.

Bryan Board of Education Chair

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