Bibb Republican Party
February 2018 Meeting
I attended the 22 February 2018 Meeting. Two candidates for the upcoming Elections in 2018 presented their campaigns to us. The first speaker was Tracy Jordan who is seeking to the next Insurance Commissioner for the State of Georgia.
Tracy presented her campaign literature to each attendee. During her discussion with us she made the following key points:
I am not a politician.
I will bring business management skills to the office of Insurance Commissioner.
I will establish reimbursement reform which will assist in keeping community hospitals open and able to provide the needed services to Georgia Citizens.
I will establish appropriate reimbursement.
Tracy informed us that she recognizes the problems but will find solutions that work. She will require that Insurance Companies live up to their contracts. She pledged to be an advocate for Georgia Citizens which are the consumers. She will focus on Customer Service.
Now, I will include a brief bio of Tracy so that you can readily ascertain that she knows of the current situation and the problems that face the Georgia Consumer.
A Licensed Pharmacist in a small town so she is aware of current health care reimbursements.
She has spent 27 years as a pharmacist after graduation from the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy.
She has spent these 27 years helping sick people get better.
She is aware of the struggles that Georgia Consumers have experienced as they fight their insurance companies for claim payments and timely reimbursements.
She will serve the people and make sure that insurance providers keep their promises!
It is my opinion that Tracy Jordan knows from personal experience the problems that we Georgia Consumers experience.
Her campaign literature included this contact information:
Tracy@JordanForGeorgia.com
www.JordanForGeorgia.com
The next person to conduct a conversation with us was Richard Wood who is seeking re-election as the Georgia State School Superintendent.
I will present his key points:
No focusing on Test. During his current time as the Superintendent the number of required test has been reduced. There are more that can be eliminated.
His primary goal is to make relationships with students. Education must be a people serving program.
Reading is the first vital subject that our Students (Scholars) must master.
Math is the next vital subject to be mastered.
In addition to teaching Reading and Math the entire scope of the STEM emphasis which is a USA Wide priority we need to:
Realize that the Knowledge and ability to function in the area of Fine Arts is essential for a well developed Citizen in our Society. Band, Music, as well as appreciation of art, printed, painted or photographed is essential for a Society to be caring and compassionate.
Richard also discussed the concept of Team Work. Just as Scholars learn in Sports, Team Work is essential in the academic classroom.
His personal goal as well as for the goal of all involved in education is to Keep Focused - What is Best for the Kids.
We must prepare kids for life. A personal finance course is essential. Admittedly this should be a family function, but it is a requirement that Educators must address.
Our emphasis on dual enrollment cuts college cost.
American History is essential for the development of responsible citizens.
College or University is a requirement for certain careers, however -
Technical Schools are also critical.
Many do not realize that Georgia is usually number 1 in the USA as regarding Technical Education, but Wisconsin is second. This does change back and forth. What many do not know is that Wisconsin and Georgia compete in this area very well.
In 2017 we had 35,000 Technical School Graduates that were certified in their field of study. They were ready for jobs in the construction/electrical/plumbing and other trade industries.
- Georgia is number one in the field of Computer Science. (This bodes well for the selection of Augusta, Georgia for the Cyber Security Program recently announced by the Federal Government).
Admittedly, while we are doing well, we have a lot to yet be accomplish. However we are doing well.
A continuing goal is to improve the High School Graduation Rate.
Cursive writing is important.
Education has had to do some of the things that should have been or should be taught in the home.
As regards School Security - We need to be pro-active. Current Georgia Law allows the School District to establish local policy.
Physical Education is necessary. Physical activity is necessary to maintain a healthy scholar and to also allow physical development.
Richard informed us that he is anti micro management. Local School Districts are best positioned to know what is vital for their systems. His emphasis will continue to be providing support
As he concluded his discussion with us he left us all to also consider these concepts:
Technical Schools do not need college educated teachers.
Colleges or Universities that produce poor teachers can lose their ability to train teachers.
Documentation of poor teachers, etc. can eliminate tenure.
The Teacher is the Number 1 Tool in Education, Not Technology.
Remember the May 22, 2018 Primary. Vote!!
For additional information about Richard Woods for Georgia School Superintendent please visit:
http://www.woodsforsuper.com/
This Post published by the editor of this Blog, Alan F. E. Thiese, who is a citizen of Macon-Bibb County, Georgia.
