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Hunter Zachary Phillips

REPUBLICAN

Hunter Zachary Phillips is running for Murray County Board of Education Member, District 4.

Personal background

Hunter received his Associate of Science from Dalton State College.

Professional background

Hunter is a Shipping Clerk at Marketing Alliance Group.

Political background

Hunter Zachery Philip ran for County Board of Education Member in Murray County School Board District 4 in 2020 but did not win.

Access to Education

Said, "It is my desire that more students leave our system academically and financially prepared for college, without debt."

Wants to eliminate Pleasant Valley Innovative High School.

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School Curriculum

Supports allowing students to attend class and complete assignments online when they are sick, traveling, or cannot be inside the classroom.

Said, "I believe we must be careful not to over utilize online learning. While technology can be a super advantage, it can also be isolating."

Said, "Common Core passed in 2010...The name changed from Common Core to Georgia Standards of Excellence, but there were no other important changes to revise Common Core. This could be one of the reasons why our schools' grades have fallen since 2014."

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School Facilities & Resources

Said, "Every dollar allocated in the budget as an expense must be justified. We must not overspend or waste revenue dollars. It is the job of the Board Members to spend your money wisely and to avoid the burden of an increased millage rate adding an additional tax burden to the property owners of Murray County."

Believes there is a lack of technology available to the students.

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Student Wellbeing

Said, "Building friendships, being a physical part of school, and participat[ing] in school activities is crucial to a child’s social and emotional development."

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Teachers

Said, "I believe we need to trust the teachers to teach and the principals to supervise."

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