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<br /> Mr. Cox read the names of the School Board applicants: Louis M. Bograd, J ulie
<br />L. Gronlund, Allyn Gutauskas, Kenneth Wayne Jackson, Sue Lewis, Edmund Michie,
<br />Charles F. Morrill, Munier Ahmad Nazeer, and Leah Wilson Puryear.
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<br /> The public hearing was opened.
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<br /> Mr. Eric Johnson, 407 5 Street, S.W., supported Leah Puryear and said he
<br />admires her for her commitment to high educational standards. He said she shows
<br />parents how to become active.
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<br /> Mr. Peter McIntosh, 624 Davis Avenue, supported Ned Michie. He said he works
<br />with him in a law firm and served on the Jefferson School Tas k Force with him. He said
<br />he is a good listener, is excellent in a group, and moves towards consensus.
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<br /> Ms. Rebecca Snider, 3266 Horseshoe Bend Road, supported Allyn Gutauskas
<br />because she is knowledgeable and forward thinking about education. She said s he has
<br />the perspective of both a teacher and administrator. She said she also supports English as
<br />a Second Language and Adult Education.
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<br /> Ms. Janet H. Legro, 910 Old Farm Road, supported reappointment of Julie
<br />Gronlund. She said she respects and admires her and her positions on the School Board.
<br />She said she is active in the lives of children and families, deeply concerned for the
<br />success of all children, is good at communication, and her reappointment will provide
<br />experience to the Board.
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<br /> Mr. Michael Gallahue, 1828 Yorktown Drive, supported Julie Gronlund and Ned
<br />Michie. He said both of them have an in - depth understanding of the school system and a
<br />drive to improve the system. He said Ms. Gronlund can work with the School Board and
<br />parents. He said Mr. Michie has served on the PTO and PTO Council, Jefferson School
<br />Task Force, and Piedmont Housing Alliance Board.
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<br /> Ms. Tina Rees, 964 Locust Avenue, said that Ned Michie grew up in the City
<br />school system, advocates for the gifted, average and those who need remediation. She
<br />said he understands the challenges of low income families.
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<br /> Ms. Elizabeth Wittner, 118 Buckingham Road, supported Munier Nazeer. She
<br />said he is a scientist, an academic scholar, and a defender of the rights of minority
<br />students. She said he has a strong worth ethic, is organized, and has a strong sense of
<br />duty.
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<br /> Mr. Raymond Mason, 937 Charlton Avenue, representing a group from Pilgrim
<br />Baptist Church, supported Charles Morrill. He said he suits the community values of
<br />Charlottes ville, is honest, creative and sincere.
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<br /> Mr. Michael Crafaik, 1221 Greenway Avenue, supported Munier Nazeer. He said
<br />he is an intelligent and caring person, and he respects his opinion. He said he is
<br />energetic and hard working.
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<br /> Mr. Stu Armstrong, Pi edmont Housing Alliance, supported Ned Michie. He said
<br />from a preparedness standpoint he is the best of all the candidates. He said he is prepared
<br />to take on challenges, is well prepared, and listens.
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<br /> Ms. Linda Seaman, 2010 Greenbrier Drive, said that the schools are facing
<br />challenges such as disparity in success rates, retirement of teachers, and technology. She
<br />said Allyn Gutauskas will provide leadership in student outcomes, is a volunteer for
<br />CASBA, and will work for workforce development. She sai d Ned Michie is a valuable
<br />community leader, a good listener, President of the Greenbrier Neighborhood
<br />Association, and understands the need for technology.
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<br /> Ms. Rebecca Barnes, 1607 Greenleaf Lane, supported Charles Morrill as a
<br />thoughtful and articulate person. She said he will support fair education for all children
<br />in our system. She said Mr. Morrill tutors at Buford School.
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