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Hamblen Co. Schools changes policy to allow man with no education background to serve as director of schools

Leaders of Hamblen County school met Tuesday evening to decide who would oversee a school district with 18 schools and around 10,000 students.

Before that, they voted to use an emergency protocol to change some of the board's policies. Normally, a proposal to change the policy would need to pass two readings over the course of two separate meetings. However, because they used an emergency protocol, the policy changed after one reading.

They removed the requirement for directors of schools to have a background in education. That paved the way for General Arnold W. Bunch Jr. to be chosen as the district's next superintendent. While he has no experience teaching children, he does have an extensive résumé in military service.

He has a Master of Science in National Security Strategy from the National War College and currently serves as a commander of the Air Force Material Command. He has also flown more than 2,500 hours and earned a Distinguished Service Medal.

https://www.wbir.com/article/news/education/hamblen-co-schools-changes-policy-to-allow-man-with-no-education-background-to-serve-as-director-of-schools/51-5305c7f8-a8c5-4133-86d3-eb5df534ef95
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This is so awful on so many levels that I don't even know where to begin. This county is where I used to live and always stood out among others for its excellent schools. I stiil have grandkids in those schools.