June 23, 2008
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Fletcher McCone
District: 4 BOE
I am running for the Board of Education because I believe that our school system has lost its relationship with the parents and grandparents of this community. I believe that losing this connection is the first step toward losing our grip on the traditional values that we hold dear. Recent decisions by this board changing school start times, implementing and advancing the 1-2-3 grading system, and a backward re-districting process are examples. The people of our community should be the anchor of our educational system. If that anchor is lost, the ship will drift aimlessly. I believe that my lifetime of experiences as a veteran, corporate work, and entrepreneurship has uniquely equipped me for the job. If elected, I will serve as a steady hand to ensure that our traditional values find protection in our schools.
Darla Light
District: 4 BOE
Darla Light believes that every child has the right to a quality education and she is committed to working with teachers, parents, other school board members, the superintendent, principals, the business community and concerned citizens to ensure our local school system is the best it can be.
As a mother of two Forsyth County graduates and one student enrolled at North Forsyth Middle School, Darla has interacted with the school system as a parent—an experience that has allowed her to see the strengths and weaknesses of our local schools.
For Light, the Forsyth County School System is not only important to her as a mother, but it's also important to her as a graduate of Forsyth Central High School.
As a parent and committed community member, Darla has worked to ensure our local schools are prepared to meet the challenges of a growing community.
Sheila Elliott
District: 4 BOE
Sheila Elliott, a Democrat from Forsyth County, has announced her candidacy for Forsyth County Board of Education in the 4th District. Elliott, a native of Chicago, has two children in the Forsyth County public education system.
"Over the past few years, our school board has made decisions affecting all of us, but without seeking input from the general public. From abruptly changing the school hours to implementing a new grading system to the current redistricting process, our elected school board members have shown they have forgotten who they work for – the parents and taxpayers of Forsyth County.
"It seems as though over the past few years, the board has lost it's connection to the people [parents/guardians] of this district. We can't have that," Elliott said. "We need parents on this school board with kids who are actively attending Forsyth County Schools."
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