Parents want increased support for band, wrestling in Eclectic
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Cliff Williams / TPI Elmore County Schools superintendent Richard Dennis goes over the system’s financials at a community meeting in Eclectic. Some parents had questions about time for teachers in classrooms and practice space.

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The last Elmore County Board of Education roadshow presenting education funding issues and priorities brought questions in Eclectic.

While parents were supportive of a new high school and understood how it might take a while because of funding, their issues were more immediate. Parents questioned superintendent Richard Dennis about support of band uniforms and instruments, an adequate wrestling practice space and coaches who do not teach. 

Cliff Williams is a staff writer for Tallapoosa Publishers, Inc. He may be reached via email at cliff.williams@alexcityoutlook.com.