RE-ELECT NATHAN RUST FOR SCHOOL BOARD

Proud Republican

Lifelong EBR Resident

Small Business Owner

Husband and Father of Two

EARLY VOTING: OCT 20-27TH ELECTION DAY: NOVEMBER 3RD

Four years ago, I asked tough questions about failing schools, wasted resources, and a lack of accountability. Today, working with my colleagues on the board and our new superintendent, we're seeing real progress: fewer students in low-performing schools, smarter use of taxpayer dollars, better support for teachers, and greater transparency. District 6 families and every child in East Baton Rouge Parish deserve schools that work. We've made meaningful strides, but there's more to do. I'm running for re-election to keep showing up and keep delivering.

I promised to show up, right-size facilities for students, bring real transparency, support our educators, and put kids first. Working together, we've delivered meaningful results. But our work isn't finished, and I'm committed to seeing it through for District 6 families and every EBR student.

As a business owner, and as a Civic Leader, I have proven my abilities as a Strong Fiduciary, Leader, and Relationship-Builder. I will continue to build bridges across the divides that have been set in our school board, bringing together the people we need to make choices that serve children first.

About your District 6 School Board Member

Nathan Rust is a Registered Republican and a lifelong resident of East Baton Rouge Parish, graduating from Zachary High School in 2004. He studied at Northwestern State University and has lived in the Baton Rouge area since 2009.

He is married to his wife, Amanda and they have two children, Elijah and Grace. Both attend our local Public Schools.

Nathan is the Owner of Prestigious Painting, and Amanda is the Owner of Cookie Rouge and is also a Full-time Nursing Student. Both enjoy the freedom self-employment offers, while allowing them to connect with and support their community.

The Rust Family are members of Grace Life Fellowship in Baton Rouge, where they worship and serve Jesus Christ.

Nathan was elected to service District 6 of the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board in November 2022, and Has served for almost four years. He was also Appointed by the EBRP School Board to serve as a BREC Commisioner from 2023-2025, during which he chaired multiple committees & led Commission Negotiations for both the previous and Interim Superintendent of BREC.

Nathan launched “Paint It Forward”, and the “Young Entrepreneur Scholarship”, within Prestigious Painting in order to help his team serve others in our community. Nathan also founded the Rotary Club of Southeast Baton Rouge (Now Rotary of St. George) with 24 other local leaders in February 2020. He served as Club President from 2020-2022, leading them to persevere through COVID-19 and engage with new members, serve dozens of volunteer hours, and donate thousands of dollars to local community needs. He currently serves on the Rotary St. George board in an advisory capacity.

Nathan is a 2021 Leadership Baton Rouge Graduate and served on the Leadership BR Alumni Board. He has also served as a Scouting America leader since 2019, now serving both Pack 15 & Troop 888.

A Leader in our Community

About District 6

Our District is composed of (4) Schools in the East Baton Rouge Parish School System:

  • Shenandoah Elementary

  • Woodlawn Elementary

  • Woodlawn Middle School

  • Woodlawn High School

The current District map Extends from Florida Blvd. following O’Neal Lane South to the George’O Neal Area, where it extends West along the Jones Creek and then continues South along Stumberg Lane before following Jefferson Hwy until ending at I-10. The District extends East as far as the Parish line from these boundaries, encompassing Old Jefferson, Elliot Road, Hoo Shoo Too Road, and Tiger Bend. Other areas in the District include Hickory Ridge, Woodlawn, Shenandoah, Old Jefferson, Centurion Place, Santa Maria, and Shadows Lake.

You can find a full map of the EBR School Board District HERE