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Amy Murphy is from Savannah, Georgia. She earned her bachelor's in English from North Carolina State University and her Master of Social Work from Syracuse University. 

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Amy currently serves as the chair of the Bryan County Board of Education. She was first elected in 2018 and is currently serving her second term. 

Amy currently works as a clinical coordinator at Fraser Counseling Center. 

As of March 11, 2026, Amy Murphy did not have a website or any information online.

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J. Scott Novinski is originally from New York. He lives with his wife and their five children in Richmond Hill, Georgia.

J. Scott previously ran for vice chairman of the Bryan County Board of Education in 2022, but did not win.

J. Scott currently works in the restaurant industry and plans to open a business called Biggby Coffee. He previously worked for McDonald’s.

As of March 11, 2026, J. Scott Novinski did not have a website or any information online.

Supports increasing parent involvement in school system decisions.

- Supports increasing parent involvement in school system decisions.

Emphasizes instruction focused on core academic subjects.

- Emphasizes instruction focused on core academic subjects.

J. Scott Novinski

J. Scott Novinski is originally from New York. He lives with his wife and their five children in Richmond Hill.

J. Scott currently works in the restaurant industry and is opening a Biggby Coffee location. He previously worked for McDonald’s.

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- 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.
- In addition to the typical responsibilities of a Board of Education Member, Board of Education Chairs also oversee meetings, moderate board panels, and make sure progress is made toward the Board’s overall goals.
- Board of Education members are elected to four-year terms in nonpartisan elections.

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