The Big Sandy Mountaineer -

Our town’s schools are excellent. This is product of our hard working teachers and administration. It is also directly linked to the efforts of the dedicated members of our school board. With the current school board election already in process, we sought out the four candidates and asked them questions we feel the voters would care about. Here are their responses:

Why are you running for school board?

Kelly Rutledge: I’m a current member of the board. I want to keep doing what’s best for the kids. Whatever is best for the kids is what’s best for the school.

Heather Pleninger: I fee...