Perdue's choice for N.C. schools leader has new title: chairman
RALEIGH (AP) — Gov. Beverly Perdue's choice to lead North Carolina's public school system has a second title after being elected chairman of the State Board of Education.
Former Cumberland County Schools Superintendent Bill Harrison was sworn into a seat on the board today. Within minutes he was elected chairman, replacing outgoing chairman Howard Lee.
Harrison also leads the state's public school system, which serves 1.5 million students.
Harrison's dual titles are part of Perdue's plan to consolidate power in public education and makes the governor ultimately responsible for public school performance.
Looking on to Harrison's elevation was state schools Superintendent June Atkinson, whose role will continue to be diminished despite being elected to the post by voters in November.
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