Editor:
I am Richard Norris and I served on The School Board of Highlands County representing District 4 for eight years from 2002 until 2010. I know the hard decisions that the school board, the administration, and especially the superintendent have to make on a daily, weekly, monthly and yearly basis.
No decision that is made is perfect and hindsight is always 20/20. However, I can attest to the fact that our current Superintendent of School, Wally Cox, never takes any decision or recommendation he offers lightly or without careful consideration of all the facts. During these tough economic times facing our families, communities, county, state and country Mr. Cox constantly sought to balance the budget each year making little or no impact on the classroom or the quality of education of our students, prior to bringing the budget to the School Board for approval.
I believe Mr. Cox to be the best candidate to continue to serve the community as superintendent of Highlands County schools. He will continue to strive for excellence in all areas of education as he has demonstrated throughout his career as superintendent. I encourage you to vote for Wally Cox, Superintendent Highlands County Schools.
Richard Norris
Lake Placid
Wednesday, November 07, 2012 - www.newssun.com/ltr-110712-norris