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Video: 403 apply for expected openings on DeKalb County (Ga.) board

March 7, 2013
Six board members have been suspended by the governor, but are fighting to stay on the board.

Video: Now that a judge has upheld the Georgia governor's authority to suspend six of nine DeKalb County school board members, the interest in replacing those board members is high. WSB-TV says 403 people have submitted their names for appointment to the board. A panel appointed by the governor is expected to sift through the candidates and make recommendations. Meanwhile, the suspended board members are continuing to pursue a legal challenge to their suspensions.

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