612 Mt. Tabor Rd.

Creswell, NC 27928

Dear Representative Spear:

It has come to the attention of the North Carolina Association of Educators that your policy position on K-12 tuition tax credits and private school vouchers has changed. On our NCAE questionnaire (enclosed), you indicated that you were opposed to these privatization schemes. However, on a survey you completed for the North Carolina Family Policy Council (enclosed), you offered your support.

Until this matter is cleared up, the North Carolina Association of Educators revokes its endorsement of your candidacy for the North Carolina House. Our members will be notified of this action immediately. We ask that your cease using our endorsement, our logo, and/or statements issued by NCAE in support of your re-election efforts.

Should you have any questions, please contact Brian Lewis at (919) 832-3000 x256.

Sincerely,

Sheri Strickland

NCAE President

Enclosures

cc: Elizabeth Gagnon, Edenton/Chowan Local President

Steve MacDonald, Dare County Local President

Julio Morales, Hyde County Local President

Tony Veilleux, Washington County Local President