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Public commenters press board to act on school funding and challenge library materials; speakers call for resolutions and accountability
Summary
Ten public speakers urged the board to advocate publicly for school funding with state legislators, discussed civil‑rights context for MLK Day, urged recruitment of teachers of color, and raised concerns about library book content and book‑committee participation.
MADISON, N.C. — During the public‑comment portion of the Henderson County Board of Public Education meeting on Jan. 12, community members urged the board to take public action on school funding, speak to civil‑rights issues, and address concerns about library materials.
Diane North (speaking on behalf of Joe Elliott) opened the public‑comment block by citing a report that places North Carolina near the bottom of per‑capita public‑school spending and urged the board to bring a resolution at the next meeting asking state…
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