Plans to advocate for school choice policies "that allow parents to choose the best educational options... whether traditional public schools, charter schools, private schools, or homeschooling."

- Plans to advocate for school choice policies "that allow parents to choose the best educational options... whether traditional public schools, charter schools, private schools, or homeschooling."

Access to Education

Believes in "fostering academic excellence while upholding traditional values in our schools," citing a conservative mindset.

Supports curriculum standards that prioritize math, science, history, and English as well as programs supporting "moral and ethical values."

Supports an emphasis on American History and Civics Education, as well as "democratic ideals."

Supports partnering with local industries and career and technical education programs to equip students with STEM skills.

- Believes in "fostering academic excellence while upholding traditional values in our schools," citing a conservative mindset.
- Supports curriculum standards that prioritize math, science, history, and English as well as programs supporting "moral and ethical values."
- Supports an emphasis on American History and Civics Education, as well as "democratic ideals."
- Supports partnering with local industries and career and technical education programs to equip students with STEM skills.

School Curriculum

Plans to scrutinize expenditures by eliminating waste and streamlining operations.

- Plans to scrutinize expenditures by eliminating waste and streamlining operations.

School Facilities & Resources

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Said, "As the Executive Director of Piedmont Soccer Academy, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of sports in shaping the character and resilience of our youth... I have strived to instill values that go beyond the field and contribute to the holistic development of our young learners."

Supports implementing heightened security personnel, emergency preparedness training, and improved mental health support services for students.

- Said, "As the Executive Director of Piedmont Soccer Academy, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of sports in shaping the character and resilience of our youth... I have strived to instill values that go beyond the field and contribute to the holistic development of our young learners."
- Supports implementing heightened security personnel, emergency preparedness training, and improved mental health support services for students.

Student Wellbeing

Plans to advocate for competitive salaries, "professional development opportunities, and resources to help teachers excel."

- Plans to advocate for competitive salaries, "professional development opportunities, and resources to help teachers excel."

Teachers

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As of March 19, 2024, Brian Macnew did not have a website or any information online.

Brian Macnew

Said "I believe parents know what is best for their children... I will always protect a parent's right to choose the education that works for their student and family."

Wants to ensure all graduated students form Barrow County school is either enrolled in college or technical school, enlisted in a branch of our armed services, or employed in an occupation of their choice.

- Said "I believe parents know what is best for their children... I will always protect a parent's right to choose the education that works for their student and family."
- Wants to ensure all graduated students form Barrow County school is either enrolled in college or technical school, enlisted in a branch of our armed services, or employed in an occupation of their choice.

Wants to expand mentorship programs in schools.

Supports students gaining skills that will allow them to begin careers after graduation.

- Wants to expand mentorship programs in schools.
- Supports students gaining skills that will allow them to begin careers after graduation.

Plans to fight to protect the Senior School Tax Exemption and work to secure money from state representatives.

- Plans to fight to protect the Senior School Tax Exemption and work to secure money from state representatives.

Plans to work with local agencies and state leaders to secure additional funding for school resource officers.

Supports decreasing the number of temporary classrooms and implementing school buses with the latest in safety and security equipment.

- Plans to work with local agencies and state leaders to secure additional funding for school resource officers.
- Supports decreasing the number of temporary classrooms and implementing school buses with the latest in safety and security equipment.

Said "I promise to make sure our teachers have everything they need to help our students learn to read."

Plans to fight for the highest possible salary for school employees.

Plans to retain and recruit the best teachers and administrators.

- Said "I promise to make sure our teachers have everything they need to help our students learn to read."
- Plans to fight for the highest possible salary for school employees.
- Plans to retain and recruit the best teachers and administrators.

Renee Lord

- 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.