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Mark has been a Greene County resident since 2003. He holds a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction. He served 15 consecutive years on the Lake Oconee Academy Board of Directors and is a former Union Point Elementary School Council Member.

Mark is the former CEO of Lake Oconee Academy. He has also worked at other institutions in various positions including Head of School and Director of Office of Charter Schools.

Mark Lipscomb served 20 consecutive years on the Greene County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. He also served as the former chairman of the Lake Oconee Development Authority and as a member of the Greene County Development Authority.

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The candidate's website says, "“Every child deserves the best education, no matter where they live. No matter what.”"

The candidate's website says, "Every child deserves the best education, no matter where they live. No matter what."

Plans to bolster education to drive economic growth, attract industries, reduce homeowner taxes, and prepare Greene County students for success.

Wants to increase enrollment and retention of students.

Believes the current school rankings in Greene County are "unacceptable."

Opposes the removal of a public comment on agenda items at Board of Education meetings.

Said, "The current board restricts options for Greene County students by unfairly capping enrollment at Lake Oconee Academy, inhibiting educational opportunities. There are hundreds of children on the waiting list."

- The candidate's website says, "Every child deserves the best education, no matter where they live. No matter what."
- Plans to bolster education to drive economic growth, attract industries, reduce homeowner taxes, and prepare Greene County students for success.
- Wants to increase enrollment and retention of students.
- Believes the current school rankings in Greene County are "unacceptable."
- Opposes the removal of a public comment on agenda items at Board of Education meetings.
- Said, "The current board restricts options for Greene County students by unfairly capping enrollment at Lake Oconee Academy, inhibiting educational opportunities. There are hundreds of children on the waiting list."

Access to Education

Wants to increase the Greene County High School's Algebra 1 proficiency.

Opposes the inconsistency in academic performance and "drastic drops in proficiency levels."

Said, "The Greene County College and Career Academy Board needs autonomy to operate alongside, NOT under, the Greene County Board of Education."

- Wants to increase the Greene County High School's Algebra 1 proficiency.
- Opposes the inconsistency in academic performance and "drastic drops in proficiency levels."
- Said, "The Greene County College and Career Academy Board needs autonomy to operate alongside, NOT under, the Greene County Board of Education."

School Curriculum

Said, "For decades, Greene County schools have hindered industrial development with underperforming educational institutions, thereby burdening residential property owners with over 80% of the tax digest."

The candidate's website says, "Former Chairman of the Greene County E-SPLOST Oversight Committee, ensured transparency, accountability, and effective management of E-SPLOST funds to support the improvement of educational facilities and resources within and across Greene County."

Was the former chairman of the Greene County Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax for Education Oversight Committee where he ensured transparency, accountability, and effective management of E-SPLOST funds to support the improvement of educational facilities and resources within and across Greene County.

Was a founding member and former chairman for 10 years of The Festival Hall Board of Directors, an initiative to renovate, launch and maintain a fine arts facility in the county.

- Said, "For decades, Greene County schools have hindered industrial development with underperforming educational institutions, thereby burdening residential property owners with over 80% of the tax digest."
- Was the former chairman of the Greene County Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax for Education Oversight Committee where he ensured transparency, accountability, and effective management of E-SPLOST funds to support the improvement of educational facilities and resources within and across Greene County.
- Was a founding member and former chairman for 10 years of The Festival Hall Board of Directors, an initiative to renovate, launch and maintain a fine arts facility in the county.

School Facilities & Resources

Student Wellbeing

Said, "I'm committed to advocating for policies that prioritize student success, teacher support, and community engagement."

- Said, "I'm committed to advocating for policies that prioritize student success, teacher support, and community engagement."

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Mark Lipscomb

Joe Bashore has been a resident of Greene County since he was 12 years old. Joe co-founded the North Georgia Paint Horse Club, where he has served as president for more than 15 years. He is married.

Joe Bashore is the owner of Bashore Appliance Repair and has served in various public safety roles since 1988. He has been the Chief of the Greensboro Fire Department for the last seven years and was recently appointed as the Director of Greene County's Emergency Management Agency.

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Joe Bashore is a County Board of Education Member in Greene County School Board District 2.

Helped revise and improve the Greene County Truancy Reduction Protocol, which addresses and aims to decrease truancy in the county.

- Helped revise and improve the Greene County Truancy Reduction Protocol, which addresses and aims to decrease truancy in the county.

As of March 23, 2024, Joe Bashore’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes in the necessity of student safety for learning, Joe improved school safety plans, enhanced law enforcement coordination, and integrated cost-effective radio systems for better communication among school personnel and bus drivers.

- Believes in the necessity of student safety for learning, Joe improved school safety plans, enhanced law enforcement coordination, and integrated cost-effective radio systems for better communication among school personnel and bus drivers.

Joe Bashore

- 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.