DeWayne Charleston

Hello my name is DeWayne Charleston. I am the parent of two children in the Waller Independent School District. I also own a farm just outside the City of Prairie View and serve as the locally elected official. I am asking for your support to SAVE JONES ELEMENTARY. Jones has produced per capita more doctors, lawyers, and other professional African-Americans than any community in America. However, for 50 years the school has been neglected by the local school district and now the clock is running out on its usefulness. The district desires to walk away from its responsibilities to the African-American community.
Rather than invest in educationally facility upgrades or new construction in Prairie View, the district plans to build a $18 million dollar football stadium in neighboring Waller, Texas.
Every child deserves equal facilities. We believe in the value of a good education and quality facilities.  For the tax dollars we pay, we expect compliance with state and federal laws by our elected officials with respect to educational funding.
 

Read Charleston's Open Letter to Waller ISD Superintendent, Richard McCreavey.