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Patreece Hutcherson

Patreece Hutcherson is running for Atlanta City Board of Education Member, District 6.

Personal background

Patreece was born and raised in Atlanta. She attended Atlanta Public Schools, graduating from Booker T. Washington High School.

Professional background

Patreece is a school counselor.

Political background

Patreece Hutcherson previously ran for District 6 representative for the Atlanta Board of Education in the 2017 general election but did not win.

ON THE ISSUES

CAMPAIGN FINANCE

College & Career Readiness

Wants to provide a CTAE pathway in all schools to students so they can get specializations and certifications as EMTs, nurses, in the film industry, in cybersecurity, in drones and robotics and as medical or court interpreters.

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TOP PRIORITY

Equity

Wants to stop the "school turnaround plan," which puts nonprofit organizations in control of school management and led to teachers being fired, and restore buildings and communities "that have been left empty because of the "school turnaround plan."

Plans to make sure that teachers are supported "without the threat of losing their contracts if their schools are deemed 'low performing.'"

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School System Budget

Wants to make the budget more "user friendly," by making a YouTube video about what the budget is and how to understand it.

Plans to inform constituents of the exact dollar amount being spent in each Atlanta Public Schools (APS) department and school and why it is being spent.

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COVID

Plans to follow CDC guidelines when appropriate, with awareness of conditions like the fact that the buses do not have air conditioning and make mask wearing difficult when it is hot, that non-verbal students with severe disabilities should not be forced to wear a mask if they are unable to.

Wants to make sure every school and office department has several touchless water bottle dispensers to allow students and staff to safely get water with limited exposure to viral infections.

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