County commission helps local school system grow leaders [Video]

HOUSTON COUNTY, Ala. (WDHN) — With extra money from the county, the commission gave Houston County Schools a $1,150 check.

This check will help students at the Career Academy attend a leadership conference in Montgomery.

Chairman Shoupe says they try to help the school system as much as they can especially with them having tight budgets. He believes this investment will pay off as he sees a youth leadership deficit all over the state and perhaps the country.

“They are the people who will be leading county commissions, and cities and state governments in the future and we see it everywhere a community can rise and fall on leadership,” He said. “Its something we are passionate about and I’m glad the commission is on board with that and helping them out.”

Houston County school administrators say they are thankful for the county’s support.

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