Rockdale County Board of Education Post 1

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Supports the implementation of Career Technical Agricultural Education.

Supports adopting extra tutoring opportunities to help kids "get back on track" following the Covid-19 Pandemic.

Said, "I do think it's important to learn about AI [and] the benefits it has, but of course make sure you are familiar with your topic of study and you don't rely on AI to fill in the gaps where maybe you didn't study as much."

- Supports the implementation of Career Technical Agricultural Education.
- Supports adopting extra tutoring opportunities to help kids "get back on track" following the Covid-19 Pandemic.
- Said, "I do think it's important to learn about AI [and] the benefits it has, but of course make sure you are familiar with your topic of study and you don't rely on AI to fill in the gaps where maybe you didn't study as much."

School Curriculum

Said, "Public school funding (or the lack thereof) is the No. 1 issue affecting our system."

Said, "Our transportation funding is only at 10%; public school funds are diverted to private schools; our QBE formula for school funding is based on a 1986 formula."

Believes board members "must approve a balanced budget."

Said, "It is...important to know that as our tax digest increases, the state funding decreases, putting a bigger burden on the taxpayer."

- Said, "Public school funding (or the lack thereof) is the No. 1 issue affecting our system."
- Said, "Our transportation funding is only at 10%; public school funds are diverted to private schools; our QBE formula for school funding is based on a 1986 formula."
- Believes board members "must approve a balanced budget."
- Said, "It is...important to know that as our tax digest increases, the state funding decreases, putting a bigger burden on the taxpayer."

School Facilities & Resources

Believes mental health is a main concern within schools following the Covid-19 Pandemic.

- Believes mental health is a main concern within schools following the Covid-19 Pandemic.

Student Wellbeing

Said, "I feel strongly every kid can learn, given a quality teacher. You need to have a classroom that’s a good environment, not a distraction."

- Said, "I feel strongly every kid can learn, given a quality teacher. You need to have a classroom that’s a good environment, not a distraction."

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Lists high-quality education as a priority.

Wants to involve parents and the community through "open lines of communication, frequent meetings, and volunteer opportunities."

- Lists high-quality education as a priority.
- Wants to involve parents and the community through "open lines of communication, frequent meetings, and volunteer opportunities."

Supports "innovative" teaching methods and wants to "enhance" the curriculum.

Wants to increase access to technology in the classroom.

- Supports "innovative" teaching methods and wants to "enhance" the curriculum.
- Wants to increase access to technology in the classroom.

Plans to increase and improve extracurricular opportunities.

Wants to "be transparent and prudent with services and funds."

- Plans to increase and improve extracurricular opportunities.
- Wants to "be transparent and prudent with services and funds."

Said, "We will prioritize inclusivity and diversity, ensuring that every student feels valued and supported in their educational journey."

Plans to implement anti-bullying programs and address issues related to discrimination or biased behavior.

- Said, "We will prioritize inclusivity and diversity, ensuring that every student feels valued and supported in their educational journey."
- Plans to implement anti-bullying programs and address issues related to discrimination or biased behavior.

Wants "fair and respectful treatment of teachers."

- Wants "fair and respectful treatment of teachers."

Kevin C. Taffe

Cox says he’ll bring budgeting experience to BOE Post 2

Opposes Gov. Nathan Deal’s Opportunity School District proposal that would place failing schools under state control with a director that would report to the governor.

- Opposes Gov. Nathan Deal’s Opportunity School District proposal that would place failing schools under state control with a director that would report to the governor.

Promises to "invest your tax dollars wisely to assure the students of Rockdale County receive a quality education."

Plans to reduce the School Board Budget by 20 Percent over a 4-year time period by cutting the budget 5 percent each year.

- Promises to "invest your tax dollars wisely to assure the students of Rockdale County receive a quality education."
- Plans to reduce the School Board Budget by 20 Percent over a 4-year time period by cutting the budget 5 percent each year.

Plans to form an Advisory Council that will include the Superintendent, Board Members, School Administration, Teachers, Members of the Public, and Students to discuss the needs of the School System.

- Plans to form an Advisory Council that will include the Superintendent, Board Members, School Administration, Teachers, Members of the Public, and Students to discuss the needs of the School System.

Wants to replace Terry Oatts as Superintendent and "conduct a search for the right person to lead the School System to a successful future."

Wants to "re-establish discipline in the classroom so teachers can teach."

Said, "I think the Rockdale system is appealing right now; we just have to continue down the same path and make sure we keep offering the things we’re offering to attract quality teachers."

- Wants to replace Terry Oatts as Superintendent and "conduct a search for the right person to lead the School System to a successful future."
- Wants to "re-establish discipline in the classroom so teachers can teach."
- Said, "I think the Rockdale system is appealing right now; we just have to continue down the same path and make sure we keep offering the things we’re offering to attract quality teachers."

Larry V. Cox

- 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.