Former congressman and former GOP state chairman William Cobey is one of Gov. Pat McCrory's nominees to the State Board of Education.
The legislature plans to move quickly to approve the nominees before the State Board of Education meeting next week, at the governor's request. A joint session may come Monday or Tuesday, House Speaker Thom Tillis said.
McCrory nominated Cobey to an at-large seat.
Rebecca Taylor was nominated to fill the 1st district seat, replacing Jean Woolard. Taylor has worked in education for more than 35 years. She is a former special education teacher and now owns and operates Sylvan Learning Centers in eastern North Carolina.
Gregory Alcorn was nominated to fill the 7th district seat.
All three nominees' terms expire March 31,2019. Terms have expired for three current board members, including Chairman Bill Harrison.
