GENE TRENT BREVARD SCHOOL BOARD DISTRICT 2
Your Child Deserves Schools That Deliver.
Not Politics.
★ A-RATED DISTRICT
2 YEARS IN A ROW ★
BREVARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS · 2024 & 2025
Brevard County families sent Gene Trent to the school board in 2022 with one mission: put students first. He delivered. Now let's protect what we've built — and keep going.
2x
A-RATED
DISTRICT
92.7%
GRADUATION
RATE
25
SCHOOLS OF
EXCELLENCE
20+
YEARS IN
EDUCATION
Class of 2025
Highest Graduation Rate in District History!
WHY THIS ELECTION MATTERS
Brevard Parents Deserve Better
Than Politics in the Classroom
Good schools don't happen by accident. They require principled, experienced leadership that keeps the focus where it belongs: on students. Here's what's really at stake in District 2.
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"I feel like I've lost a say in what's taught to my child."
Parents across Brevard have watched political agendas compete with academic priorities. Your voice as a parent should be the loudest in the room — not a bureaucrat's.
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"I'm not sure if my child's school is as safe as it could be."
School safety isn't a talking point — it's a non-negotiable promise to every family. Weak leadership lets safety infrastructure erode. Brevard families deserve better.
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"I want my kid to be able to get a good job right here on the Space Coast."
Brevard sits at the center of America's space economy. Our schools should be the pipeline. Without investment in STEM and career education, that opportunity disappears.
MEET YOUR GUIDE
20+ Years
in the Classroom
Gene Trent Has Been in the Classroom — and the Boardroom.
When Gene ran for school board in 2022, Brevard families trusted him with a clear mission: put students first. No politics. No distractions. Just results.
As a 20+ year classroom educator, Gene didn't have to imagine what Brevard schools needed — he'd lived it. As a husband and father of five, he understood what parents were asking for: safety, excellence, and respect.
He made five promises in 2022. He kept all five. The results — back-to-back A ratings, a record 92.7% graduation rate, weapons detection in every school — aren't just statistics. They're proof that principled leadership works.
"I ran to serve the students and families of District 2. Everything I've done on this board has come back to that one commitment."
THE RECORD
Promises Made.
Promises Kept.
Since taking office in 2022, Gene has delivered on every commitment he made to Brevard families. These aren't talking points — they're the results of focused, principled leadership.
92.7%
Graduation Rate — Highest in District History
Beats Florida state avg. of 87%
2x
Back-to-Back A Rating for Brevard Public Schools
2024 & 2025 School Years
25
Brevard Schools Named Florida Schools of Excellence
Ahead of Orange & Volusia Counties
#5
West Shore Jr/Sr High — Ranked in Florida, #57 Nationally
Edgewood: #9 in Florida, #89 Nationally
Every School
OpenGate Advanced Weapons Detection Installed
Endorsed by Sheriff Wayne Ivey
All Schools
Armed Guardians & Strong School Resource Officers
Zero-tolerance discipline policy
Space Coast
Kennedy Space Center STEM Workshops for Title I Schools
eCYBERMISSION competitions Gr. 6–9
A SIMPLE PATH FORWARD
Here's How You Protect
What We've Built
Three steps. That's all it takes to keep Brevard's schools on the right track.
01
See the Record
Look at what Brevard's schools have accomplished since 2022: A ratings, record graduation rates, STEM investments, and safer campuses. This is what principled leadership delivers — and what's at stake.
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Join The Team
Get a yard sign. Volunteer. Share with a neighbor. Every voice in District 2 that stands up for students over politics makes the difference. We win together.
03
Vote Gene Trent
Re-elect Gene Trent to Brevard School Board District 2. Keep the momentum going — and make sure every child in Brevard graduates ready for the future.
RE-ELECTION PRIORITIES
Five Commitments
for Brevard's Future
Gene ran in 2022 with five promises. He kept them all. For re-election, he's building on that foundation — not starting over.
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Elevate Academic Excellence
Build on our record A ratings and 92.7% graduation rate. Expand STEM, CTE, and college/career readiness so every student graduates prepared for the real world.
★ Track Record: Record graduation rate, 25 Schools of Excellence, West Shore #5 in FL
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Safe Focused Learning Environments
Maintain best-in-class safety infrastructure. Strong discipline policies mean teachers can teach and students can learn — without unnecessary disruptions.
★ Track Record: OpenGate in every school, armed guardians, Sheriff Ivey endorsement
3
Empower Parents & Community
Parents are the primary decision-makers in their children's education. Gene will keep the board transparent, community-connected, and parent-driven.
★ Track Record: Parental rights legislation, expanded school choice, homeschool partnerships
4
Support Exceptional Teachers
Competitive pay, professional growth, and a school environment where educators are respected and supported. Strong teachers produce strong students.
★ Track Record: Improved teacher retention, stronger classroom discipline support
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Space Coast Ready — STEM & Career Education
Brevard is America's space capital. Gene is expanding multi-year STEM and CTE tracks that connect students directly to careers at NASA, SpaceX, Blue Origin, and beyond.
★ Track Record: Kennedy Space Center workshops, eCYBERMISSION, new STEM tracks 2025–26
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Fiscal Responsibility & Efficiency
Taxpayer dollars belong in classrooms, not bureaucracy. Gene advocates for smart budgets, cost controls, and resource allocation that puts students first.
★ Track Record: A rating achieved without tax increases — results with accountability
COMMUNITY TRUST
Leaders Who Know What
Brevard Families Need
Gene has earned the trust of Brevard's most respected leaders — because his record speaks for itself.
"Gene is a dedicated educator with deep roots in our classrooms, a proven conservative leader, and former board chair who puts students and parents first. Our district leads America's space industry — NASA, SpaceX, Blue Origin, and more. Gene champions STEM, career tech education, and industry partnerships to prepare Brevard students for high-paying aerospace and tech jobs right here at home."
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U.S. Congressman Mike Haridopolos
Former Florida Senate President
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"School safety isn't a game — it's life or death. Gene has proved he was the right choice: a dedicated educator, conservative leader, and fighter for safer schools. Together, we've delivered real improvements — stronger School Resource Officers, armed guardians in every school, OpenGate weapons detection systems. Brevard schools are safer today because of leaders like Gene."
Sheriff Wayne Ivey
Brevard County Sheriff
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"You have officially received our endorsement for your upcoming 2026 election following a vote at our March 19th General Meeting. Our members are proud to back your candidacy and your commitment to our schools and community."
Space Coast Young Republicans
the Next Generation Of Conservative Leadership
“Serving your students has been the honor of my life. As a result of your district changing, Gene Trent became your school board representative. Gene is a proven leader who will keep our schools strong, safe, and focused on results. Gene has my full endorsement.”
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School Board Chair Matt Susin
School Board Member District 4
ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL
Real Conversations with Brevard Families – Putting Students Over Politics
THE FUTURE WE'RE BUILDING
"A Brevard where every child graduates ready for the future — where schools are safe, teachers are supported, parents are heard, and our district stays at the top."
This is what's possible when Brevard voters choose to protect what they've built — and trust the leader who delivered it the first time. The future of our schools is on the ballot.
THE FUTURE WE'RE BUILDING
Join Team Trent
There are four ways to make a difference for Brevard's students. Every action counts.
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