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Jennifer has a bachelor's degree in English from the University of Kansas and a law degree from the University of Kansas. She is currently the Public Relations and Social Media Chair for Sutton Middle School. She is also the Co-President and Co-Chair of Communications for the Board of North Atlanta Parents for Public Schools. She has also been room parent, Talent Show Chair and Parent Teacher Association Vice-President.

Jennifer works on a Global Leadership Team at IBM.

Jennifer's campaign for the board of education is her first entry into politics.

Jan 31 2021 CCDR

Dec 31 2020 CCDR

June 30 2021 CCDR

Sept 30 2021 CCDR

Oct 25 2021 CCDR

Promises to "expand resources and strengthen the entire ecosystem that surrounds our neighborhood schools and \[Atlanta Public School\] students."

- Promises to "expand resources and strengthen the entire ecosystem that surrounds our neighborhood schools and \[Atlanta Public School\] students."

Equity

As of August 9, 2021, Jennifer McDonald’s website did not contain information on this issue.

School System Budget

Plans to "invest time and energy earlier and longer in our neighborhood schools and each and every student to ensure they become college, career and life-ready"

- Plans to "invest time and energy earlier and longer in our neighborhood schools and each and every student to ensure they become college, career and life-ready"

College & Career Readiness

COVID

Jennifer McDonald

- 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.
