In Northumberland County, a push is underway to eliminate the elected school board and replace it with one appointed by the county’s board of supervisors. Alex Reed has details…
<<Jim Penney and Patrick O’Brien filed a petition on April 2 to hold a referendum on the issue in the November 2025 elections. They argue that appointing qualified professionals could improve the school budget and academic performance, which has declined despite rising spending. The petition must gather 1,000 signatures before it can appear on the ballot. A similar question can’t be proposed again for four years if it fails.>>