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." Elliott continued, " And it is time we changed this. As your school board representative, I promise to be a voice for parents in Forsyth County."
She said the board should have more accountability to the community.
"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, parents who have the same vested interest(s) as the community. Only then can the severed lines of communication and trust begin to be restored."
-www.NorthFulton.com
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Sheila Elliott to run for Forsyth 4th District BOE
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