Affton School Board Challenger Quits Race

Thomas True, who filed to run for a seat on the Affton School Board on the first day of filing, two days later withdrew from the race, citing family reasons.

True’s sister-in-law, Stephanie True, is an administrator with the district.

“My brother thought that, with my sister-in-law working with the school district, it probably wouldn’t be a good thing for me to be running,” he said.

True said he thinks his brother is mistaken, “but it’s better to have peace and harmony in the family.”

He said his main concern was district test scores, and that they have been getting better. He said his sister-in-law’s work with the district has something to do with that.

“She’s only been there a year and there’s already been improvement,” True said.

He said he might consider a run in the future.

Current board president Michael McNeil and director Christopher D. Castellanos, whose terms expire in April 2013, have both filed to retain their seats.

Read about True's decision to run for the board:

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