Gordon Ramey II

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Ramey's career experience includes working as a lieutenant/supervisor for the police service at the Huntington VA Medical Center. His previous work experience includes teaching military science as an assistant professor at West Virginia University, West Virginia State University, the University of Charleston, and Eastern Illinois University. He also served as a Huntington's chief of police. Ramey is a retired Major/ O4 from the West Virginia Army National Guard. He earned a bachelor's degree from Marshall University.[1]

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The Herald-Dispatch asked the candidates in this race the following four bolded questions. Ramey's responses are shown below.

What do you see your role should be as a member of the Board of Education?

As a member of the Cabell County Board of Education it will be my duty along with other board members to implement policies; set the annual budget; approve hiring, suspension and firing of all employees; and deal with major disciplinary matters with students.

How would you address the dropout issue?

There are several reasons why students feel the need to drop out of school. I believe one of the reasons is our student are forced into providing or contributing to their family’s income. I would propose having a jobs coordinator who would work with the community businesses to identify part-time opportunities and full-time summer jobs for our students.

How would you encourage more parental involvement?

A key factor in creating parental involvement is communication. Board members must encourage open communications with students, parents, teachers, administrators, and the board office to achieve mutual understanding.

How would you increase the rigor of the curriculum to benefit students?

While growing older I have fond memories of my education in the Cabell County school system and the teachers who provided it. The teachers who challenge me and would only accept my very best are the ones I remember. The curriculum and standards are passed down by the state with little to no latitude. However, the differences to the curriculum are dedicated teachers who challenge their students every day. As a board member we must applaud, encourage and recognize these teachers.[7]

—Gordon Ramey II (April 11, 2016)[1]