Bashaw principal narrowed to three

East County residents will have a chance to meet the three finalists for Bashaw Elementary School's principal position at a community forum at 7 p.m., tonight at the school.

Finalists are Barry Dunn, Ron Hirst and Hayley McDonald.

Parents and teachers at the school will be able to ask questions and meet with each candidate. Feedback from the event will factor into Superintendent Tim McGonegal's recommendation for the post, which is expected to given to the Manatee County School Board June 8.