Newport School Board Candidates speak out

Jonesboro Sun reports today: "http://www.jonesborosun.com/story.php?ID=34749"


"Jackson CountyThe only contested race in Jackson County is between Donnie Schulz and Jeff Rutledge for Zone 4, Position 4, on the Newport School Board.Schulz said he wants to be involved in his children’s education.“To me, there is no one issue in particular,” Schulz said. “My four kids go there and I feel like I need to be a direct part of their lives.”Schulz, who has lived in Jackson County his entire life and in Newport for the past 20 years, said the school has improved.“They have made a lot of progress and I want them to continue,” Schulz said. “We did a book study this summer about community involvement in the schools. I believe Newport needs more community involvement in our schools.”Rutledge said his son provided the impetus for his candidacy.“My son just started kindergarten,” Rutledge said. “I want to make sure he has a great education, like the one I had at Newport.”Rutledge, who has farmed in Newport since 1999, said he would like to focus on academics, facilities and discipline.“There is not one specific issue I want to focus on,” Rutledge said. “I want to lend my ability to whatever use I can for the district.”Barry Hulett is running uncontested this year for the Jackson County School District Position 7."