Re-elect Benjie Forrest for Pitt County Schools

🗳️ Let's vote to re-elect Benjie Forrest for Pitt County Schools and continue addressing the challenges posed by unprecedented growth in our community!

📚 Benjie's platform for the next two years remains focused on five crucial areas:

1️⃣ **Student Achievement**: Benjie understands that testing is not the sole measure of student success. He believes in emphasizing student interest, career preparation, and dropout rates to ensure every student reaches their full potential.

2️⃣ **Quality Educational Programs**: Benjie is committed to providing equal opportunities for all students. He will prioritize partnerships with health institutions, Pitt Community College, and ECU, while also emphasizing vocational courses. No program that excites students should be eliminated, and every dollar spent must be student-focused.

3️⃣ **Safe Schools**: Benjie will advocate for examining traffic patterns to direct school traffic away from dangerous areas. He will work to periodically assess and improve security in schools and on buses.

4️⃣ **Community Involvement**: Benjie recognizes the importance of encouraging parents and community leaders to become more involved in our schools. He will foster cooperation between County Commissioners and School Board members to ensure a collaborative approach to education.

5️⃣ **Open Door Policy**: Benjie believes in the importance of accessibility. He will prioritize returning every call in a timely manner and being a visible contributor in our schools.

🌟 Let's re-elect Benjie Forrest for Pitt County Schools and ensure that our schools are prepared to help ALL students reach their full potential! #ReElectBenjieForrest #PittCountySchools #EducationFirst 🏫🗳️