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The board has officially confirmed the change in leadership we requested. It has been an exhausting road to get here but I am relieved that we finally reached this outcome. We will stay focused on the classroom now to ensure things actually improve for the students.

May 10, 2013

Removal of Dr. James Thornton, Superintendent of Mecklenburg Schools

Removal of Dr. James Thornton, Superintendent of Mecklenburg Schools

🏆 Won — 345 supporters Verified

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Started by Anonymous 13 years, 4 months ago
We the people of Mecklenburg County Virginia request the removal of Dr. James Thornton, Superintendent of Mecklenburg county Schools, as we feel that Dr. Thornton is not an asset to our school system nor has he the best interest for our children's education. We also feel that there may be a conflict of interest due to holdings and investments by Dr. Thornton and his wife.

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Reached 250 supporters

April 26, 2013

April 24, 2013

The traction this is gaining is exhausting but it proves that so many of you have reached a breaking point. I am tired of the silence and I know you feel the same way.

Reached 100 supporters

April 24, 2013

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Wanda Seamans
12 years ago Featured

Absolutely ridiculous that school board members gave their approval to extend his contract after the destruction of Meckenburg County Schools. Not only does Dr. Thornton need to be removed each of the board members that voted to extend his contract need to go also. They have proven that they do not have the students' best interests at heart.

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Mark Townsend
13 years ago Featured

Something is definitely fishy with those investments. THORNTON NEEDS TO GO NOW.

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Sarah Banerjee
13 years ago Featured

He has been a disaster for this district. My kids deserve better than what he is giving them.

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David Warner
13 years ago Featured

Total incompetence from the top down. Why is he still here???

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Jessica Sanders
13 years ago Featured

My son came home frustrated every single day last year. Enough is enough.

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Lisa Kennedy
13 years ago Featured

Glad to see people finally speaking up about this mess. The board needs to open their eyes and fire him already.