Wilson wants to find more funding for schools

David Wilson has served two three-year terms on the Wrangell school board and is seeking re-election for a third. He is serving as board president during his second term.

Since being elected to the board, Wilson, 67, said he believes the schools are "headed in the right direction," despite the challenges the schools face. When he originally ran for the board, the semi-retired cabinet maker said he was unhappy with how things were being run in the schools.

"I wanted to see our education improve," he said. "I thought we were heading in the wrong direction. I wanted to be a part of trying to insp...