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Melanie has a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from University at Albany, SUNY and a Master's degree in Public Policy from Duke University. She lives with her husband and two children.

Melanie is an Independent Business Owner at MKM Strategies, where she has been for 14 years. She previously worked at the U.S. Department of Education, Collaborative Communications Group, and Chemical Educational Foundation (CEF).

Melanie K. Meren is currently a school board member, representing the Hunter Mill district. She was elected in 2019 and has served one term.

Says that "weapons of war don’t belong near or in schools, or in Virginia."

- Says that "weapons of war don’t belong near or in schools, or in Virginia."

School Violence

Says "the most effective education will be inclusive, respectful, and antiracist."

- Says "the most effective education will be inclusive, respectful, and antiracist."
- Wants to decrease class sizes.

School Curriculum

Wants to reduce the number of trailers and add outdoor learning areas.

- Wants to reduce the number of trailers and add outdoor learning areas.

School System Budget

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Melanie K. Meren

Melanie K. Meren is currently a school board member, representing

- The school board runs the public school system, and it is entirely independent from the rest of the county government. 
- School board members work together to make school policy, set the budget, and appoint the superintendent to run the schools day to day. 
- Some school board members are elected by the entire city, while others represent specific districts. 
- School board members are elected to four-year terms in nonpartisan elections.