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Public commenters urge board action on state funding, curriculum and library content

Henderson County Board of Public Education · February 9, 2026
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Summary

During public comment, residents urged the board to press state legislators on school funding and criticized proposed voucher measures and certain library materials; speakers included local parents, community groups and a representative of Henderson County Public Schools Strong.

A lengthy public‑comment period at the Henderson County Board of Public Education meeting on Feb. 9 featured a range of views on state funding, curriculum content and materials in school and public libraries.

Robert Cannon, speaking for Henderson County Public Schools Strong, urged voters to weigh candidate positions on education and offered a compiled document of candidates’ written responses about teacher pay and child…

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