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Giving more control over K-12 schools and state education policy to the superintendent has been one of the more controversial topics discussed by the committee created by House Speaker Tim Moore, (R-Cleveland), and led by Rep. John Torbett, a Republi

“It is a monthly expense that many individuals and families simply can not afford,” said bill sponsor Rep. Julie von Haefen (D-Wake). “Access to menstrual products is a factor that impacts students well being, attendance and performance."

As a result, the commission is unlikely to represent the diverse stakeholders who are engaged in North Carolina’s schools.

Don and Cynthia McQueen were the two highest-paid staffers at Torchlight Academy, with salaries of $160,000 each in the 2020-21 school year. The McQueens’ daughter Shawntrice Andrews, was the fourth-highest paid with an annual salary of $65,000.

The committee heard from Vanessa Wrenn, the chief information officer for technology services at the state Department of Public Instruction (DPI), and Lynn Harvey, who heads up DPI’s school nutrition division.

State Board of Education Chairman Eric Davis said during Thursday’s special called meeting that the board is “deeply concerned” about Torchlight’s “widespread failure” to comply with federal education law.