Community Support For Our Public Schools

The major theme of my school board campaign is voluntary community involvement in the school system. How can we encourage our neighbors and local businesses to become supportive of our public schools?

By asking them!

We all know how generous the citizens of Cabarrus County are. Charities and civic involvement are very important to our community. If a cause is just and right, our neighbors will answer the call.

Therefore, on behalf of the students, parents, teachers and taxpayers, I am asking my fellow county residents to open up their hearts and pocketbooks. I intend to lead by example.

I am asking the Cabarrus County Commission to establish a trust fund dedicated to our public schools. Citizens and corporations could contribute to the fund. Churches could have special love offerings for our schools. We could have fundraisers in our community. How about having a countywide yard sale at the fairgrounds? The NASCAR community could donate memorabilia for a raffle. The options and opportunities are endless!

Earlier, I mentioned that I intend to lead by example. If the county commission will open such a fund, I will donate $100 a month, whether I am elected or not.

In the coming weeks, I will share more of my ideas regarding the establishment of a public school trust fund. Whether you choose to support me for school board or not, I hope each and every person reading this will pledge contributions to our school system.

Let’s answer the call, Cabarrus!

Thomas Hill for Cabarrus County School Board