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Pickens County Progress, Tommy Gartrell chosen as school board chair; Steve Lowe will be vice-chair

Thomas is from Jasper, where he lives today. He attended Piedmont University. He is married to his wife Andrea, and together they have 3 children.

Thomas Henry Gartrell currently serves as a member and chair of the Pickens County Board of Education. He was elected in 2020 and has served 1 term.

As of July 25, 2024, Thomas Henry Gartrell did not have a website or any information online.

Access to Education

School Curriculum

Prioritizes consistent leadership and continuity.

- Prioritizes consistent leadership and continuity.

School Facilities & Resources

Emphasized the need of a 180-day school year for students.

Prioritizes safety in schools to ensure academic, emotional, and social learning.

- Emphasized the need of a 180-day school year for students.
- Prioritizes safety in schools to ensure academic, emotional, and social learning.

Student Wellbeing

Said, "We have great teachers and staff members who deserve respect, support and the freedom to educate our young people."

- Said, "We have great teachers and staff members who deserve respect, support and the freedom to educate our young people."

Teachers

Thomas Henry Gartrell

Thomas Henry Gartrell currently serves as a board of education member in Pickens County District 1. He was elected in 2020 and has served 1 term. He serves as the chair of the school board.

- 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.
- Board of Education members are elected to four-year terms in nonpartisan elections.