Board of Education candidates point to areas of concern

Rennitta graduated from Stillman College with an undergraduate degree in biology and chemistry and a minor in physics.

Rennitta worked as a parent resource coordinator at Sardis Elementary School. She also worked at Burke County Public Schools and the Medical College of Georgia.

Rennitta Stokes-Johnson's campaign for County Board of Education Member in Burke County School Board District 3 is her first entry into politics.

Advocates opportunities for college graduates to work in Burke County.

- Advocates opportunities for college graduates to work in Burke County.

Access to Education

As of March 23, 2024, Rennitta Stokes-Johnson did not have a website or any information online.

School Curriculum

Supports partnerships between the Board of Education and entities such as the Development Authority of Burke County.

- Supports partnerships between the Board of Education and entities such as the Development Authority of Burke County.

School Facilities & Resources

Supports increased parental involvement in education.

- Supports increased parental involvement in education.

Student Wellbeing

Teachers

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Rennitta Stokes-Johnson

Jaymie currently serves on the State School Superintendent’s Parent Advisory Council and previously served as the president of the 21st Century school program.

Jaymie currently works for FoodCorps. She previously worked in the real estate industry for 15 years. Miettunen also teaches cooking and gardening skills to students at Waynesboro Primary School.

Jaymie Miettunen's campaign for board of education member is her first run for public office.

As of March 23, 2024, Jaymie Morris Miettunen did not have a website or any information online.

Believes teachers in the district are treated and paid well.

- Believes teachers in the district are treated and paid well.

Jaymie Morris Miettunen

- 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.