In Monday’s, Wayne County Board of Education meeting, the Board considered five applications for an appointment to the Wayne Community College Board of Trustees.

The seat, previously held by Wanda Nieves, expired on June 30, 2022. Through a roll call vote, the candidates were narrowed down to the top two finalists:

• Dr. Lashaunda Perkins – 3 votes [Voting in Favor: Vice-Chair Burden, Henderson, & Sanders]
• Leroy Bunn – 0 votes [No votes]
• Craig West – 3 votes [Voting in Favor: Leatham, Strickland & Chair West]
• Anthony Goodson, Jr. – 0 votes [No votes]
• Wanda Nieves – 1 vote [Voting in Favor: Foucht]

Craig West received the appointment selection after a final roll call vote:

Perkins – 3 votes [Voting in Favor: Vice-Chair Burden, Henderson, & Sanders]

West – 4 votes [Voting in Favor: Foucht, Leatham, Strickland & Chair West]

Mr. West’s term will expire on June 30, 2026.