Dare County Schools

At the Dare County Board of Education’s July 26 meeting, David Oaksmith stepped down as Chair after serving for 13 years in the position. Former Vice-Chairman Ben Sproul was elected to serve as Board Chairman, and Benjamin Cahoon was elected as Vice-Chairman. Board members for 2011-2012, from left, (seated) David Oaksmith, At-Large; Chairman Ben Sproul, District 2; Dr. Walter Holton, District 1; (standing) Bea Basnight, District 1; Margaret Lawler, District 3; Vice-Chairman Benjamin Cahoon, District 2; and Anthony Fletcher, District 4.