School board member Ron Margiotta got some negative reaction from other board members this week when he proposed elimination of the magnet program.

During Tuesday's discussion about whether to continue the year-round consent process, Margiotta said that the recent court ruling give Wake "absolute authority on student assignments."

As a result, Margiotta said they didn't need the magnet program to achieve the goals of reducing high concentrations of poverty, supporting diverse populations and maximizing use of school facilities.