A.D. Barbee: "1) Take time and interact with the children so they know what their needs are. 2) Be visible and ask the kids’ parents and community for input in improving the system. 3) Get feed back on policies they put into place."

Mary Harrell: "1) Board members should be committed to improving public schools. 2) Be more visible within the community they serve. 3) Implement more schools that address the failing student rates. 4) Increase funding for public schools."

Cashauna Campbell: "Students need to have uniform materials. How can students prepare for tests or get outside study time when they are not allowed to take books home? I think this aspect needs to be changed. The ratio of students to teachers needs to be evaluated as well."

Jason Campbell: "Teachers are just as important as doctors or lawyers. The old saying is ‘You get what you pay for.’ Teachers pay a very important role in our future as well as our children’s future. I think the compensation plan needs to be reevaluated or adjusted accordingly."