{"campaigns":[{"candidatename":"Brad Ratliff","chatgptsummary":null,"notes":"","party":"","person":{"biography":"I have dedicated over two decades of my life to serving in full-time ministry. Despite facing numerous challenges and obstacles along the way, I still possess an unwavering passion for the church. Throughout my journey in ministry, I have gained experience serving in different areas, including nursery, college ministry, and leading worship. Currently, I am serving as a Teaching Pastor. I have also been involved in leading capital campaigns aimed at building facilities and eliminating debt. Furthermore, I possess a Master's degree in Biblical Teaching and Leadership and am currently wrapping up my PhD. ","firstname":"Brad","lastname":"Ratliff","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"token":"MMs2by4uoW"},"token":"brad_ratliff"}],"choices":null,"description":"","district":"bartlett","districtgroup":"county_school_board","districtgroupname":"Shelby County School Board","districtname":"Bartlett","job_type":"school_board","o.office":"bartlett_school_board_position_1","office":"bartlett_school_board_position_1","officedescription":"A school board member serves on the elected body that governs a public school district. The board sets district policy and budget priorities and hires and evaluates the superintendent, while leaving day-to-day management to the administration.","officequalities":"- Policy judgment on a small suburban district within Shelby County \u2014 Arlington, Bartlett, Collierville, Germantown, Lakeland, or Millington \u2014 typically several thousand students across a single elementary/middle/high feeder pattern.\n- Budget literacy for both operating and capital budgets, in coordination with the suburban municipality (which provides matching local funds in some configurations).\n- Ability to hire, evaluate, and when necessary replace the superintendent.\n- Constituent relations with parents, teachers, and community members across an actively engaged small district.\n- Willingness to complete the state-required seven hours of annual training through the Tennessee School Boards Association School Board Academy.","officeterm":3,"officetitle":"Bartlett School Board Position 1","partisan":1,"pgr":"general","quantity":1,"referendum":"","source":null,"title":"Bartlett School Board Position 1"}