To the citizens of Union County

I am writing to comment on the recent public discussion and news media information regarding school spending. As Superintendent, I understand how important this issue is to everyone. I must say that I am increasingly concerned with how the spending practices of Union County Public Schools have been presented and characterized. At first, I chose not to respond, thinking that most thoughtful people would see this for what it is and it would run its course. However, I can no longer sit by and see a great school district, the shining star of this county, continue to be disrespected and unfairly characterized.

Forest Hills Students Participate in NC Hispanic Educational Summit

As a planned effort to promote education and educational opportunities among Hispanic youth in North Carolina, the North Carolina Society of Hispanic Professionals (NCSHP) held its 13th annual Hispanic Educational Summit on March 30th, 2012 in Raleigh.

Ten Forest Hills Hispanic students, Cindy Sierra, Allen Solorio, Elisbeth Sanchez, Irvin Velazquez, Hector Rosas, Elivier Gomez, Deyaneira Martinez, Luis Soriano, Fredi Garcia, and Leticia Gonzalez, represented Union County during the Summit, the largest educational conference for middle and high school Hispanic students in North Carolina.