Tasha White Announces Candidacy for Decatur School Board

From the Committee to Elect Tasha White

Tasha White is announcing her intent to seek election to the City Schools of Decatur Board of Education District 2 Post B seat. District 2 covers most of the area within the city limits south of the rail line and a neighborhood near Decatur High School.

Ms. White’s goals are to:

• Maintain a talented and diverse team of school leaders, teachers and staff who are committed to excellence for all children,
• Foster a positive relationship and partnership with the Decatur City Commission in order to achieve mutually beneficial goals,
• Ensure each child, regardless of ability level, receives a high quality education that is equitable and challenging
• Address student growth through fiscally responsible measures maintaining our community’s high education standards.

Ms. White earned her bachelor’s degree in social work from Tuskeegee University. Since becoming a resident of Decatur, she has been very active with Create Community for Decatur. As a member of this diverse group of civic leaders and community members, she was instrumental in organizing the Black Lives Matter coalition. She has been an active volunteer in her children’s school and recreational activities. Her bio further notes her experience with being on the board of a Parent Teacher Organization, and currently she runs two small businesses from her home. Ms. White has three children, two of whom currently attend City of Decatur schools.

The Decatur Municipal Election is to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2015.