SCHOOL BOARD DISTRICT 1: Barden looks for more transparency

Brett is currently pursuing an associate’s degree in computer science at Lanier Technical College. He earned his bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and his master’s degree in business administration from Piedmont University.

Brett works as an engineering manager for Ethicon.

Brett Barden's campaign for board of education member is his first run for public office.

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Supports increasing opportunities for students with two-year degrees and technical school experience.

- Supports increasing opportunities for students with two-year degrees and technical school experience.

Access to Education

As of March 23, 2024, Brett Barden did not have a website or any information online.

School Curriculum

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Supports increased transparency in school board meetings and the budget.

- Supports increased transparency in school board meetings and the budget.

School Facilities & Resources

Emphasizes the importance of student academics and extracurricular activities.

- Emphasizes the importance of student academics and extracurricular activities.

Student Wellbeing

Said, "I think we need to empower and reward our frontline folk in the school system, meaning teachers and counselors..."

- Said, "I think we need to empower and reward our frontline folk in the school system, meaning teachers and counselors..."

Teachers

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Brett Barden

Brett is currently pursuing an associate’s degree in computer science at Lanier Technical College. He holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and a master’s degree in business administration from Piedmont University.

This is Brett Barden's first entry into politics.

Advocates increased opportunities for students with two-year degrees and technical school experience.

- Advocates increased opportunities for students with two-year degrees and technical school experience.

As of March 23, 2024, Brett Barden did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Supports increased transparency in school board meetings and the budget; Said, "There is room for improvement in pointing us where each one of those dollars are going and that should be done in public. There should be deliberation. There should be discussion in these meetings."

- Supports increased transparency in school board meetings and the budget; Said, "There is room for improvement in pointing us where each one of those dollars are going and that should be done in public. There should be deliberation. There should be discussion in these meetings."

Emphasizes academics and extracurricular activites for students.

- Emphasizes academics and extracurricular activites for students.

Douglas E. Westmoreland

- 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.

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