‘I have a vested interest in this system’ – Shane Barnes
Shane Barnes, who is in his 30th year in Law Enforcement, is running for a position on the Jackson-Madison County School Board – District 5, Position 1.
Early voting ends February 27, and the General Election is March 5, 2024.
“I’ve lived in Madison County for 50 years, and I’m a product of Jackson city schools,” Barnes said, “I graduated from Jackson Central-Merry High School in 1988.
“I’m also very school safety oriented.”
Barnes, who serves as a Lieutenant in the Special Operations Division with the Madison County Sheriff’s Department and wife Barbara, who have been married for 31 years, remain public school people.
“We have two children and four grandchildren,” Shane said, “Two attend Jackson-Madison County Schools, so I have a vested interest in this system.”
Shane and Barbara have a daughter and son-in-law who live in Trenton, where their two children attend school.
“I’m a conservative Republican and I believe our children deserve the best education … for them for life’s uphill climb.”
Campaign Bullet Points –
School Safety – Believes in Student Resource Officer program as opposed to a School Security Officers program and the funding of, along with Tennessee State Law (TCA) requirements and training.
School vouchers, and Charter schools – Barnes said parental choice is No. 1. Parents know their children and want some choices on what works for their child.
Forms of curriculum – Barnes believes the school system should look into phonics to help get our third grade reading proficiency to an acceptable level.
Lawsuit against charter schools – Barnes disagreed when the school system voted to sue, not knowing the cost – taxpayer dollars were used.
Pope School project – no traffic study was performed, now the cost will be much greater resulting in a delayed project. Voted on a $44 million project before reviewing it as well.
(PHOTO: Shane Barnes)
