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John attended Coastal Pines Technical College and the College of Coastal Georgia. He is married and lives in Waynesville, GA.

John works at the College of Coastal Georgia. He previously worked as a Case Management Nurse at Gateway Behavioral Health Services.

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John Jd Thompson's campaign for County Board of Education Member in Brantley County is his first entry into politics.

As of March 19, 2024, John Jd Thompson did not have a website or any information online.

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School Curriculum

Said, "The school board, like the board of commissioners, are the trusted custodians of millions of your tax dollars. Wasteful spending has never been a part of my vocabulary."

- Said, "The school board, like the board of commissioners, are the trusted custodians of millions of your tax dollars. Wasteful spending has never been a part of my vocabulary."

School Facilities & Resources

Said, "Our children are the future leaders of tomorrow and we must nurture that and help them grow into educated and self-sufficient adults."

- Said, "Our children are the future leaders of tomorrow and we must nurture that and help them grow into educated and self-sufficient adults."

Student Wellbeing

Said, "I am a firm believer that we should take care of those who take care of us. The Teachers Retirement System of Georgia (TRS) does not currently cover all school system staff... To change this, we must lobby our representation on the General Assembly to pass legislation that will allow our staff to opt into the program."

- Said, "I am a firm believer that we should take care of those who take care of us. The Teachers Retirement System of Georgia (TRS) does not currently cover all school system staff... To change this, we must lobby our representation on the General Assembly to pass legislation that will allow our staff to opt into the program."

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John Jd Thompson

As of May 17, 2024, Mike Kersey did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Cassie Lee, Mike Kersey win seats in runoff

Brantley Board of Education

Mike Kersey is currently a member of the Brantley County Board of Education. He was elected in 2021 and serves as vice chair.

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

BOE Member says vote to promote 9 employees was done legally, ethically and to help them.

While Mike was a member of the Board of Education, they promoted 9 employees so that the employees would be eligible for a better retirement plan.

- While Mike was a member of the Board of Education, they promoted 9 employees so that the employees would be eligible for a better retirement plan.

Mike Kersey

- 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.

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