Despite opposition from Newton County Board Chairman Eddie Johnson and District 4 representative Almond Turner, Samantha Fuhrey was chosen to take over the position of Deputy Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, which is being vacated by Dr. Ken Proctor in April. Johnson and Turner expressed concern with what would essentially be a promotion, agreeing that the position should be advertised like any other and allow applicants to put their name in the hat as well. At the request of District 1 representative Jeff Meadors, Superintendent Gary Mathews explained that promotions such as