The Roanoke Star asked both candidates for the Vinton District School Board race to engage in a Q&A interview by email. The candidates did not know what the other candidate was asked, and they did not see the other’s responses before they were published.
The term is for 4 years; the last day to vote is Nov. 4. This interview is with Tim Greenway, local realtor and the current incumbent.
- What is your primary reason for seeking re-election to the school board this year?
I have five primary reasons—my five grandchildren—along with many other reasons, including the children of our friends who attend schools in the Vinton District.
Our school board has worked closely with Dr. Nicely and his staff to make our division one of the best in the region. We are currently ranked among the top school divisions in Virginia—6th in math and 7th in reading out of 131 districts statewide. I am proud to have been part of that success, but more importantly, I don’t want to see us take a step backward…