Update: Miki Miller is no longer running for District 4 on the Savannah-Chatham schools board due to personal issues.
Business owner Miki Miller has announced her candidacy to run for District 4 on the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (SCCPSS) school board.
Miller said her motivation to run is because she has made complaints to members of the school board, but has not gotten results.
“Rather than just complain about things, I decided to put my hat in the ring and try to make a difference,” she said.
Platform
- Miller said she is opposed to masks and vaccine mandates. She said it should be decided by the parent. (Editor's note: the school system announced last week that masks for students and staff are now optional).
- Would like to have more transparency in how the district spent its CARES funds.
- Supports school choice because it gives parents the choice in programs their children participate in.
- Wants to fix the unbalance of power between the superintendent and the school board, by taking away some power from the superintendent.
Background
Originally from North Georgia, Miller has lived in Savannah for 16 years and has one child that attends a school in the district.
Credit: Miki Miller
Credit: Miki Miller
She has a bachelor's degree in business from Kennesaw State University. In the community, Miller has volunteered with CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate), the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, the Savannah Downtown Business Association (SDBA), the Tybee Sea Turtle Project and in the Savannah-Chatham County public schools.
Opponents
Miller is challenging current District 4 school board member Shawn Kachmar, who is seeking re-election and has not made a formal announcement. Miller will be on the May 24 ballot, which includes federal and statewide elections.
Bianca Moorman is the education reporter. Reach her at BMoorman@gannett.com or 912-239-7706. Find her on Twitter @biancarmoorman.
This article originally appeared on Savannah Morning News: Miki Miller drops out of Savanna-Chatham schools board race
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