School funding dispute intensifies between Bedford County leaders

School Funding Dispute in Bedford County

A dispute over school funding has intensified between Bedford County leaders after comments made during a school board meeting.

Several members of the Bedford County Board of Supervisors are upset after school board member Dora Purvis stated that the Board of Supervisors was not responsive to requests for increased funding.

School board member Dora Purvis attributed the issue to the Board of Supervisors, stating they were not responsive to requests for increased funding.

Supervisor Charla Bansley addressed the accusations during a board of supervisors meeting, using her roll call comment to respond.

Parents and students had expressed concerns over a proposed plan that would disrupt students by moving them from their current schools and did not align with actual development in Forest.

Author's summary: Bedford County leaders dispute school funding.

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WSET WSET — 2025-10-15