
                         Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: FRIDAY, February 24, 1995                   TAG: 9502240078
SECTION: VIRGINIA                    PAGE: B-4   EDITION: METRO 
SOURCE: JOEL TURNER STAFF WRITER
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POFF LEAVING SCHOOL BOARD

Roanoke School Board member Don Poff said Thursday he will not seek a new term because his expanded duties with the Federal Aviation Administration will not permit him to give adequate time to the board.

"I truly regret having to make this decision," said Poff, a regional supervisor with the FAA. "I have spent many hours trying to come up with options to allow me to do both very important jobs, but I have found no other option than to give up my seat on this board. This decision was not an easy one to have to make."

Poff has been on the board three years.

Meanwhile, Chairman Nelson Harris said Thursday he will seek a second three-year term.

Harris, pastor of Ridgewood Baptist Church, has been chairman since last year, when he succeeded Charles Day. He was elected chairman after he lost a bid for City Council last year.

Some friends and supporters said Harris might have even more influence as School Board chairman than as a city councilman.

Harris said he tries to ensure that the board works together as a team and tries to keep a good working relationship with City Council.

The seats of Harris and Poff are the only two up for appointment this year. School Board members are appointed by City Council.

The deadline for applicants is March l0. Harris said he will file his application next week. No other applications have been filed.

by CNB