by Melissa Mason | Feb 6, 2023 | Positions
Last Monday, I published my position on the proposed Policy 3620 change in regards to New Hanover County middle school students who identify as transgender in athletics. In this earlier post, I laid out three options we have in regards to changes for this policy....
by Melissa Mason | Feb 3, 2023 | Blog, Positions
Over the last few years, transgender students in school sports has become a heated topic. This political issue is now at our doorstep here in New Hanover County and what we decide on Tuesday, February 7th will have profound and lasting effects on our children and...
by Staff | Oct 10, 2022 | Blog, Positions
Mason No Holds Barred: Calls for Foust’s Termination Wednesday night at the School Board Candidate Debate hosted by WHQR, Melissa Mason once again distinguished herself as the most forthright candidate out of the field of eight. When asked, “How do you plan to...
by Melissa Mason | Mar 1, 2022 | Blog, Positions
What is a Seclusion Room? This padded, windowless cell, with no bathroom, food, water, or means of communication in case of distress is a “seclusion room.” It is also called a “blue room,” “calming space” or “storage room.” These rooms have been a part of NHCS...
by Melissa Mason | Jan 18, 2022 | Blog, Platform, Positions
Many parents in New Hanover County have lost trust in the school system. This stems from a lack of honesty and integrity. Even prior to COVID, parents were pulling their children out of New Hanover public schools; and now, it’s in ever-increasing numbers. A lack...
by Melissa Mason | Jan 10, 2022 | Blog, Platform, Positions
Bullying and violence in our schools has increased. Teachers and staff are getting injured in attempts to stop physical altercations between students. Social media trends are threatening violence and our children are losing more academic time to focus on them....
