School Board Candidates Meet During Forum

SB ForumThe candidates for two available school board positions had the chance to meet the public Tuesday night during a rare evening candidate forum. The school board spots of David Wheeler and Tim Van Berkum are up for grabs. Both incumbents are running again and challenging one of those spots is Brian Hines. David Wheeler is wrapping up his first three-year term and says education is one of the most important functions of local government

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Brian Hines, whose previously run for a place on the Huron School Board says he’d bring more efficiency to the Board…

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Tim VanBerkum touted his experience and leadership after winning his first term in 2009…

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The trio exchanged views, opinions and in some cases barbs against each other as they answered questions on capital outlay funding, the conversion to grade-level attendance centers and curriculum. You can listen to the forum. We’ve posted it here:  school board forum