AJC/ACC Voter Guide - School Board Questionnaire

2023 Municipal Elections Wrap Up With December Runoff Election

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Lyndsey graduated from Milton High School and received a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from Georgia State University. She resides in Roswell with her family. Lyndsey served as PTA (parent-teacher association) President for Vickery Mill Elementary School, helped start the School Meal Program, and served as Vice President (VP) of Fundraising at Mountain Park Elementary School, president of Roswell NEXT, and VP of Roswell Soccer Club.

Lyndsey is the president of Lyndsey Coates REALTOR, LLC. She is also a licensed realtor with Harry Norman, Realtors. Lyndsey also has more than a decade of marketing experience.

Lyndsey Coates ran for the Roswell City Council in 2023, but did not win.

Supports expanding Georgia Pre-K programs in schools.

- Supports expanding Georgia Pre-K programs in schools.

Access to Education

Opposes the parental requirement to "opt in" for sex education, as "The major issue of lack of access to essential info could lead to an increase in misinformation among teenagers. It can lead to a lack of preparedness for what happens to the human anatomy, and seems to stigmatize the human body suggesting there is something inherently controversial about it."

Said, "I will advocate for curriculum improvements that are inclusive, comprehensive, and prepare students for a globalized world with a focus on social and emotional well-being. This would include AI (artificial intelligence), STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math), online literacy and put emphasis on critical thinking and problem-solving skills."

- Opposes the parental requirement to "opt in" for sex education, as "The major issue of lack of access to essential info could lead to an increase in misinformation among teenagers. It can lead to a lack of preparedness for what happens to the human anatomy, and seems to stigmatize the human body suggesting there is something inherently controversial about it."
- Said, "I will advocate for curriculum improvements that are inclusive, comprehensive, and prepare students for a globalized world with a focus on social and emotional well-being. This would include AI (artificial intelligence), STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math), online literacy and put emphasis on critical thinking and problem-solving skills."

School Curriculum

Said, "Our board has put FCS (Fulton County Schools) in solid financial shape with no debt by utilizing SPLOST (Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax) funds, and not raising the millage rate. I want to continue that legacy."

- Said, "Our board has put FCS (Fulton County Schools) in solid financial shape with no debt by utilizing SPLOST (Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax) funds, and not raising the millage rate. I want to continue that legacy."

School Facilities & Resources

Supports promoting safety for students in schools, through investment in safety officers and staff training, and digitally.

- Supports promoting safety for students in schools, through investment in safety officers and staff training, and digitally.

Student Wellbeing

Said, "I will work to get more paraprofessionals in classrooms to provide the much needed support to students and teachers that need it most."

Said, "I believe the most critical issue we ae facing right now is a teacher shortage. There are 30% less people entering the profession since 2020. I want Fulton schools to be the top pick for teachers so we can retain and recruit top talent."

Wants to support teachers by providing "best in class pay and benefits", creating "a cross-school mentorship program for veteran and new teachers", and reducing "paperwork and documentation."

- Said, "I will work to get more paraprofessionals in classrooms to provide the much needed support to students and teachers that need it most."
- Said, "I believe the most critical issue we ae facing right now is a teacher shortage. There are 30% less people entering the profession since 2020. I want Fulton schools to be the top pick for teachers so we can retain and recruit top talent."
- Wants to support teachers by providing "best in class pay and benefits", creating "a cross-school mentorship program for veteran and new teachers", and reducing "paperwork and documentation."

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Lyndsey Coates

Lyndsey Coates graduated from Milton High School and received a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Georgia State University. She resides in Roswell with her family. Coates served as PTA President for Vickery Mill Elementary School, helped start the School Meal Program, and served as VP of Fundraising at Mountain Park Elementary School, president of Roswell NEXT, and VP of Roswell Soccer Club.

Lyndsey Coates is the President of Lyndsey Coates REALTOR, LLC. She is also a Licensed Realtor with Harry Norman, Realtors. Coates also has more than a decade of marketing experience.

Said, "I will advocate for curriculum improvements that are inclusive, comprehensive, and prepare students for a globalized world with a focus on social and emotional well-being. This would include AI, STEAM, online literacy and put emphasis on critical thinking and problem-solving skills."

- Opposes the parental requirement to "opt in" for sex education, as "The major issue of lack of access to essential info could lead to an increase in misinformation among teenagers. It can lead to a lack of preparedness for what happens to the human anatomy, and seems to stigmatize the human body suggesting there is something inherently controversial about it."
- Said, "I will advocate for curriculum improvements that are inclusive, comprehensive, and prepare students for a globalized world with a focus on social and emotional well-being. This would include AI, STEAM, online literacy and put emphasis on critical thinking and problem-solving skills."

Said, "My commitment is to perform with transparency, integrity and accountability in all things related to my duties as FCS BoE representative... You can count on me to do the right thing even when no one is watching."

Said, "Our board has put FCS in solid financial shape with no debt by utilizing SPLOST funds, and not raising the millage rate. I want to continue that legacy."

- Said, "My commitment is to perform with transparency, integrity and accountability in all things related to my duties as FCS BoE representative... You can count on me to do the right thing even when no one is watching."
- Said, "Our board has put FCS in solid financial shape with no debt by utilizing SPLOST funds, and not raising the millage rate. I want to continue that legacy."

Wants to support teachers by providing "best in class pay and benefits", creating "a cross-school mentorship program for veteran and new teachers", and reducing "paperwork and documentation as well as many teachers I've spoken with cite that as an issue."

- Said, "I will work to get more paraprofessionals in classrooms to provide the much needed support to students and teachers that need it most."
- Said, "I believe the most critical issue we ae facing right now is a teacher shortage. There are 30% less people entering the profession since 2020. I want Fulton schools to be the top pick for teachers so we can retain and recruit top talent."
- Wants to support teachers by providing "best in class pay and benefits", creating "a cross-school mentorship program for veteran and new teachers", and reducing "paperwork and documentation as well as many teachers I've spoken with cite that as an issue."

- 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.