Shawon Bernard believes New Orleans public schools should be governed by the locally elected school board, not 44 selected charter boards. She understands that real choice means ALL parents will have the opportunity to enroll their children in a neighborhood school, as well as schools outside their neighborhoods. Vote Shawon Bernard District 1 #109 on October 24, 2015. Early voting ends Oct. 17th.Cast: Phoebe FergusonTags: OPSB, Orleans Parish School Board, public schools, school board election, local control and OPSB District 1