Educational Excellence: David Perry for NHC Board of Education

Summary

David Perry, a Republican candidate for the Board of Education, discusses the importance of finding a new superintendent who is invested in the local school system and can learn on the job. He emphasizes the need for local people who care about the community and have a strategic vision aligned with the school board's goals. Perry also highlights the low academic performance of students in New Hanover County and the need for more qualified teachers and smaller classroom sizes. He criticizes the focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, arguing that they divide people based on race and hinder individual achievement. Perry calls for a colorblind school district that treats all students equally. He also discusses the importance of fiscal responsibility, proper utilization of taxpayer dollars, and the need for more school buildings and armed school resource officers for student safety. Perry encourages people to support his campaign financially and get involved in grassroots efforts.

Takeaways

Finding a superintendent who is invested in the local school system and can learn on the job is crucial for the Board of Education.
Local people who care about the community and have a strategic vision aligned with the school board's goals are ideal candidates for superintendent.
Improving academic performance requires more qualified teachers, smaller classroom sizes, and a focus on excellence in education.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs can be divisive and hinder individual achievement; a colorblind school district that treats all students equally is preferable.
Fiscal responsibility and proper utilization of taxpayer dollars are important for the school district's success.
Investing in school buildings and having armed school resource officers contribute to student safety.
Supporting David Perry's campaign financially and getting involved in grassroots efforts can make a difference in the local elections.

Sound Bites

"We need to find somebody who's going to think like us, who has the same vision, strategic vision and goals that our school board does."
"Most kids aren't reading at grade level. They're not. They're not on grade level for math, history, American civics. It's just atrocious."
"We need to concentrate on doing our one job well and get laser focused on that."