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

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Larry has lived in Rockdale County since 2006 with his wife and 3 daughters. He volunteers in prison and hospital ministry, is a member of Eagles Landing First Baptist Church in McDonough, and is a Bible study teacher.

Larry is Vice-President at Dankel Concrete Cutting. 

Larry V. Cox' campaign for County Board of Education Member in Rockdale County is his first entry into politics.



Access to Education

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.

School Curriculum

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.

School Facilities & Resources

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.

Student Wellbeing

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."

Teachers

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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.