Almost time for the vote: Parents share feelings on CCS redistricting Erin Kidd Feb 8, 2019 Feb 8, 2019 Updated Apr 9, 2019 0 1 of 4 Parent Michael Guile urged the board not to move the Skybrook neighborhood from the Cox Mill Elementary zone to the Odell zone. Lee Shuman spoke on behalf of Beverly Hills Elementary School at the meeting. The board room at the Cabarrus County Schools Education building was packed for the public hearing on redistricting. Erin Kidd/Independent Tribune The proposed plans for elementary, middle and high school were placed on the walls inside the building for parents to review. Erin Kidd/Independent Tribune Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Erin Kidd Keep Skybrook at Cox Mill Elementary.kAm%92E’D E96 A=62 >2?J DA62<6CD >256 E@ E96 r232CCFD r@F?EJ q@2C5 @7 t5F42E:@? 5FC:?8 2 AF3=:4 962C:?8 @? 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