We asked candidates for state and local office to tell us about their views on public education. Here are their answers. Our Schools First sent a survey to every candidate for state legislature, Iredell County Commission, and Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education. OS1 does not endorse or recommend candidates in the 2018 Election–we simply wanted to provide […]
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Education boards challenge commissioners ...
I-SS and MGSD board members take aim at the county commissioners’ 75/25 split The agenda for Wednesday evening’s meeting of the I-SS and MGSD Boards of Education, representatives from Mitchell Community College, and county commissioners Gene Houpe and Chair Gen. James Mallory quickly turned from one of inquiry into one of frustration. Much of that […]
Iredell Commissioners resolve to continue...
Iredell County Commissioners pass resolution to continue toward quarter-cent sales tax increase proposal At a special meeting of the Iredell County Commissioners Tuesday, the board held an open conversation to discuss the merits of asking voters to approve a 1/4-cent sales tax increase on the November 2018 ballot. More than 100 people attended the meeting, […]