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Jonathan received a bachelor's degree in Building Construction from Auburn University and attended Rice University Jones Graduate School of Business. He is married with triplets.

Jonathan has served as the President of Jones Construction Company for 28 years.

Jonathan E. Jones is a Member of the County Board of Education in Tift County representing District 7 and currently serves as the Chairperson of the Board. He was sworn into the position in 2017.

As of July 25, 2024, Jonathan E. Jones did not have a website or any information online.

Access to Education

School Curriculum

Lists student development, teacher and staff support, and operational management of the functional areas of the school system as priorities.

Opposed the 20 percent increase in the Tift County Board of Education portion of the millage rate.

Believes it is the duty of the Board to fund the system through available revenue sources, but taxpayers are the source of all funds whether they are channeled to the system from federal, state or local revenue streams.

- Lists student development, teacher and staff support, and operational management of the functional areas of the school system as priorities.
- Believes school finance is a top issue.
- Opposed the 20 percent increase in the Tift County Board of Education portion of the millage rate.
- Believes it is the duty of the Board to fund the system through available revenue sources, but taxpayers are the source of all funds whether they are channeled to the system from federal, state or local revenue streams.

School Facilities & Resources

Said, "Student needs come first, as we commit to lead and develop our kids academically, physically and socially."

Said, "Building and extending on a culture and environment of discipline, hard work and commitment that confronts and addresses any and all challenges makes us all strong."

- Said, "Student needs come first, as we commit to lead and develop our kids academically, physically and socially."
- Said, "Building and extending on a culture and environment of discipline, hard work and commitment that confronts and addresses any and all challenges makes us all strong."

Student Wellbeing

Said, "Far too often, teachers are left out of the process of reform initiatives and become demoralized by restructuring efforts. I will commit to hold open dialogue meetings to understand the issues teachers face that are ‘on the front lines.'"

- Said, "Far too often, teachers are left out of the process of reform initiatives and become demoralized by restructuring efforts. I will commit to hold open dialogue meetings to understand the issues teachers face that are ‘on the front lines.'"

Teachers

Jonathan E. Jones

- 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.