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Kelisa earned a master's in public administration and human resources from DeVry University and a doctorate degree in organizational leadership from North Central University. 

Kelisa is a mental health services case manager at Behavioral Health Services of South Georgia. 

Kelisa V. Brown (Valdosta City Schools school board, District 2 ...

“Bridging The Relationship Between Schools, Families & The ...

Kelisa is currently a member of the Valdosta City Schools Board of Education, representing District 2. She was first elected in 2019 and is currently serving as chair of the board.

Approved the Wildcats-on-Wheels (WoW) Bus to promote literacy in the community.

- Approved the Wildcats-on-Wheels (WoW) Bus to promote literacy in the community.

School Curriculum

As a board member, approved constructing several facilities, including a multipurpose indoor practice facility, culinary arts addition, soccer and track upgrades, a professional learning center, and a new district board office.

As a school board member, recommended and helped secure a $3.5 million grant for afterschool care for K-12 students.

As a school board member, approved Wildcat Wear, a clothing shop for families in distress.

As a board member, approved the reduction of the millage rate to the full rollback rate for taxpayers in 2025.

Supports strengthening community partnerships by collaborating with local organizations, churches, and businesses to provide additional resources and mentorship opportunities for students.

- As a board member, approved constructing several facilities, including a multipurpose indoor practice facility, culinary arts addition, soccer and track upgrades, a professional learning center, and a new district board office.
- As a school board member, recommended and helped secure a $3.5 million grant for afterschool care for K-12 students.
- As a school board member, approved Wildcat Wear, a clothing shop for families in distress.
- As a board member, approved the reduction of the millage rate to the full rollback rate for taxpayers in 2025.
- Supports strengthening community partnerships by collaborating with local organizations, churches, and businesses to provide additional resources and mentorship opportunities for students.

School Facilities & Resources

Supports investing in mental health resources.

- Supports investing in mental health resources.

Student Wellbeing

Supports providing educators with the tools and encouragement to connect meaningfully with families and the community.

- Supports providing educators with the tools and encouragement to connect meaningfully with families and the community.

Teachers

As of October 23, 2025, Kelisa V. Brown’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Access to Education

Kelisa V. Brown

Kelisa is currently a member of the Valdosta City Schools Board of Education, representing District 2. She was first elected in 2019 and re-elected in 2023. She is currently serving as chair of the board.

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Mitchell Tatar earned a bachelor's degree in industrials and systems engineering and an executive master's in business administration from Georgia Tech University. 

Mitchell is a general manager at CJB Applied Technologies. 

Mitchell Beeland Tatar (Valdosta City Schools school board, District ...

Mitchell's campaign for Valdosta City Schools school board member, District 2 is his first entry into politics. 

As of October 23, 2025, Mitchell Beeland Tatar’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Mitchell Beeland Tatar

Mitchell Beeland Tatar's campaign for Valdosta City Schools school board member, District 2 is his first entry into politics. 

As of October 23, 2025, Mitchell Beeland Tatar did not have a website or any information online.

Mitchell Beeland Tatar is running for election to the Valdosta City Schools school board to represent District 2 in Georgia. Tatar is on the ballot in the general election on November 4, 2025.

- The Board of Education runs the public school system, and it is entirely independent from the rest of the city 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. 
- Some Board of Education members are elected by the entire city, while others represent specific districts. 
- Board of Education members are elected to four-year terms in nonpartisan elections.
