Ballotpedia - Jennifer Gardner Carter

Jennifer is a lifelong resident of Henry County, where she lives with her family. She is an alumna of Henry County Schools and furthered her education at Kennesaw State University. Jennifer and her husband have two daughters and one son. The family owns and operates a small business in their community.

As of May 11, 2024, Jennifer Gardner Carter’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Jennifer Gardner Carter's campaign for County Board of Education Member in Henry County School Board District 3 is her first entry into politics.

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Candidate website

The candidate's website says, "After serving on the School Council for all three of her children’s schools, Jennifer has developed a strong passion for student development. Jennifer is deeply committed to ensuring a quality education for the future of ALL our students."

- The candidate's website says, "After serving on the School Council for all three of her children’s schools, Jennifer has developed a strong passion for student development. Jennifer is deeply committed to ensuring a quality education for the future of ALL our students."

Access to Education

Plans to increase reading levels for students.

- Plans to increase reading levels for students.

School Curriculum

As of April 23, 2024, Jennifer Gardner Carter’s website did not contain information on this issue.

School Facilities & Resources

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The candidate's website says, "Securing our schools so students and teachers can focus on learning"

Wants to secure schools so students and teachers can focus on learning.

Wants to strengthen the code of conduct, utilizing The Student Resource Officers in the schools and ensuring there is at least one in every school.

Said, "I'm committed to keeping families informed about important decisions that impact our children's education."

- Wants to secure schools so students and teachers can focus on learning.
- Wants to strengthen the code of conduct, utilizing The Student Resource Officers in the schools and ensuring there is at least one in every school.
- Said, "I'm committed to keeping families informed about important decisions that impact our children's education."

Student Wellbeing

Teachers

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Jennifer Gardner Carter

Jennifer Gardner Carter is a lifelong resident of Henry County, where she resides with her family. She is an alumna of Henry County Schools and furthered her education at Kennesaw State University. Jennifer and her husband, Jake Carter, have two daughters and one son. The family owns and operates a small business in their community.

As of May 7, 2024, Jennifer Gardner Carter’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Said, "I am planning to continue strengthening the code of conduct and making sure we are consistent with implementing that. The Student Resource Officers in the schools are very important. I would love to continue growing our relationships with them and reaching a goal of each school having 1 at all times ..."

- The candidate's website says, "Securing our schools so students and teachers can focus on learning"
- Said, "I am planning to continue strengthening the code of conduct and making sure we are consistent with implementing that. The Student Resource Officers in the schools are very important. I would love to continue growing our relationships with them and reaching a goal of each school having 1 at all times ..."
- Said, "I'm committed to keeping families informed about important decisions that impact our children's education."

As of May 2, 2024, Jennifer Gardner Carter’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Larry N. Bryant

- 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.

Part of the board that governs your county's public school system