Why are local school boards necessary? Through the operation of the local board of education, the control of education is kept close to the people of the community.
Local school boards keep the public schools in the possession of the public. In any given county, city or special school district the local board is the “voice of the people.”
In continuing the recognition of Elkin City Schools’ board members, the spotlight this week is James Freeman. Freeman is an attorney. He graduated from Mount Airy High School and attended the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, where he received his bachelor’s degree in political science. He graduated from the UNC School of Law in 1991.
Freeman is in his third term as an Elkin City Schools board member and has served as chairman and vice chair. Freeman and his wife, Lisa, have three children, Kennedy, Henry and Margaret.
Elkin City Schools applauds ECS Board of Education for their vision and voice to help shape a better tomorrow.