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DARLENE GARRETT (i)
Birthdate: July 29, 1954.
Birthplace: Evansville, Ind.
Lives at: 8003 Willow Glen Trail, Greensboro.
Spouse: Phil Garrett.
Occupation: Stay-at-home mother.
Education: Political science degree from N.C. State University.
Web site: darlenegarrett.com

EXPERIENCE
7½ years on Board of Education
Serves on Parent Teacher Association, past PTA President of Summerfield-Laughlin elementary schools
Former consumer protection specialist at the N.C. Attorney General's Office

ON THE ISSUES
Academics: Hire more teacher assistants and eliminate Haberman interview process for teachers and principals.
Construction: Seeks to save costs on building projects; does not support county commissioners managing construction.
Discipline/safety: Supports Responsible Discipline and Positive Behavior Support programs; place disruptive students in alternative learning environment.
No Child Left Behind: Says law is poorly funded and uses excessive testing; would support elimination.
School uniforms: Let individual schools decide.
Transparency: Simplify for the public the format of the budget documents; properly advertise all available job positions; improve the response time on public information requests.
Transportation: Save fuel by considering three-tiered busing, cutting transportation for magnet students or returning career and technical education to local high schools instead of busing students to Weaver Academy.

IN HER OWN WORDS
"While I have accomplished many of my original goals including building more schools in the Northwest to alleviate overcrowding, with a change in administration, I see a great opportunity to effect a change in climate in GCS that was not possible under the previous administration. In addition, I have been asked by many to run again and to continue representing our district with the passion, accessibility and advocacy that I have over the last two terms."

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MIKE STONE
Birthdate: Feb. 13, 1961.
Birthplace: Guilford County.
Lives at: 8112 Hunting Cog Road, Oak Ridge.
Spouse: Sandy Stone.
Occupation: Manufacturing manager.
Education: Former member of U.S. Air Force; studied business at UNCG.
Web site: www.stone4schools.com

EXPERIENCE
Served on Parent Teacher Association committees and school activities
Serves on the Oak Ridge Planning and Zoning Board and the town's 10th year anniversary committee.
Volunteers with various schools and Oak Ridge Military Academy.

ON THE ISSUES
Academics: Beef up technical and career courses for non-college-bound students.
Construction: Seeks to save costs on building projects; supports county commissioners managing construction.
Discipline/safety: Supports after-school detention and out-of-school suspensions; more parent responsibility.
No Child Left Behind: Supports the law; believes the district needs the federal funding.
School uniforms: Supports them.
Transparency: Supports detailed budget information on the Guilford County Schools' Web site.
Transportation: Reduce busing to magnets and to schools far from students' homes.

IN HIS OWN WORDS
"I was born, raised, and educated in Guilford County. I know the impact an excellent education has on an individual student and the community. I believe that our schools are 'good,' but we've become too comfortable and invested in things as they are and somewhat blind to what they can be. I have a passion for making our schools world class by addressing our challenges head-on. We have important issues that require serious and meaningful debate and actions in order to advance educational opportunities for all our students. Our teachers are exceptional and committed and deserve all the support and assistance that we can provide them."

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