- Party: Democrat
- Occupation: State Board of Education, 1995-present.
- Neighborhood: North Avondale
- B.S., X.U.; graduate course work in Finance, Accounting and Management, X.U.
- Chair, State Board Finance Committee; Ohio Urban Initiative Executive Committee
- BEST (Building Excellent Schools for Today and the 21st Century) Board
- State Advisory Committee for Gifted Education; Parents for Public Schools
- Soccer Association for Youth East, President and Coach.
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Top Priorities if Elected |
- Fiscally responsible school funding plan, providing adequate resources for high quality education.
- Higher standards and accurate assessments resulting in increased academic achievement.
- Serious consequences for students who exhibit dangerous and disruptive behavior in school.
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- Cincinnati Federation of Teachers
- Cincinnati Women's Political Caucus
- Hamilton County Democratic Party
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- Public Service
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Highlights of Melanie Bates' record of public service on the State Board and in the community.
- Record of Accomplishments on the State Board of Education
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Highlights of Melanie Bates' record as an advocate for fiscal responsibility, urbhan schools and vocational education.
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