I, John H. Gray Jr., would like to announce that I will be running for a seat on the Board of Trustees for West Orange Cove Consolidated Independent School District. I am a lifetime resident of Orange and a 1990 graduate of West Orange-Stark High School.

I was instrumental in crowning the #demandbetter slogan during a somewhat controversial debate over the superintendent position at our district. During that highly publicized conversation over social media, I recognized that there is a need for board members who truly have the district’s best interest in mind.

Even before that, I realized that our district, like every other district, have areas that we can improve upon. It is going to take a board that is willing to work along side of the parents, staff, students and taxpayers of the district. I am ready to do just that.

I take pride in WOS and believe that positive communication from all parties involved will result in tremendous acheivements that will mark our district for Excellence!

I ask all of the #demandbetter supporters and all concerned parents and taxpayers to join me in my journey to a seat on the board of trustees. I pledge to work along side of each one of you to bring you positive results in any concerns that you might have where our district can improve because after all ... the common goal should be the betterment of the district and the wonderful staff and students. So again, I ask you for your support as I continue to #demandbetter!