Serving the students: Claudia Butts’ path from Cedar Shoals to the school board

Claudia graduated Cedar Shoals High School in 2012 then earned a psychology degree from Paine College.

As of May 12, 2024, Claudia Butts did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

BOE APPOINTS CLAUDIA BUTTS TO FILL DISTRICT 2 VACANCY

Claudia Butts has been a County Board of Education Member since 2023. 

As of June 7, 2025, Claudia Butts did not have a website or any information online.

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Three Familiar Names Seek Clarke County School Board District 2 Seat

Wants the graduation rate to increase and to have more students involved in the fine arts department.

- Wants the graduation rate to increase and to have more students involved in the fine arts department.

Student Wellbeing

Wants "fewer seasoned teachers to leave the district."

- Wants "fewer seasoned teachers to leave the district."

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Claudia Butts

Q&A with Board of Education District 2 candidate Kirrena Gallagher

Kirrena is a mother of two. She grew up in Athens and graduated from Clarke Central High School.

As of May 12, 2024, Kirrena N Gallagher’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Kirrena was a County Board of Education Member from 2020 to 2022. 

Plans to advocate for equitable policies that prioritize the needs of all students.

- Plans to advocate for equitable policies that prioritize the needs of all students.

As of June 7, 2025, Kirrena N Gallagher’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Said, "Your support fuels change. Together, we can enhance our education system and shape the future of our community. Every donation, no matter the size, makes a tangible difference. Thank you for your support."

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Q&A with District 2 BOE candidate Mary Bagby

Mary grew up in both North Carolina and Georgia, graduating from Athens Technical College with diplomas and certificates in paralegal studies. She is a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. 

Mary is a certified nursing assistant who has worked for Athens Doctors and at the former Georgia Retardation Center.

Mary P. Bagby's campaign for county board of education member is her first entry into politics.

As of June 7, 2025, Mary P Bagby did not have a website or any information online.

Wants to bring more resources to District 2.

Believes the schools need more funding to control "safety issues."

Wants to see growth in the JROTC program.

Supports 1:1 technology in the classroom, but believes it needs to be monitored.

- Wants to bring more resources to District 2.
- Believes the schools need more funding to control "safety issues."
- Wants to see growth in the JROTC program.
- Supports 1:1 technology in the classroom, but believes it needs to be monitored.

Wants to make sure school infirmaries have the proper equipment to be sanitary and CDC complaint.

Wants somebody walking around to monitor school hallways at all times for student safety.

- Wants to make sure school infirmaries have the proper equipment to be sanitary and CDC complaint.
- Wants somebody walking around to monitor school hallways at all times for student safety.

Intends to use their budget to fund "teachers and education."

- Intends to use their budget to fund "teachers and education."

Mary P Bagby

- 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.