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Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Kindergarten, Sex Ed Discussed At Monday Night's School Board Forum

Three candidates running for school board met at a public forum Monday night. The forum was sponsored by the League of Women Voters.

Three candidates running for the Kirkwood School Board answered questions on a variety of topics from residents at a public forum Monday night at North Kirkwood Middle. At the forum, organized by the League of Women Voters, over 80 people showed up to ask their candidates their stance on several issues, ranging from sex education to budget cuts, to half-day kindergarten, among other topics. The candidates present were Sara King, Scott Anderson and incumbent Andy Stewart.  Candidate Hamid R. Hamrah, whose name is on the ballot, announced in February that he was withdrawing his candidacy for the school board. His name, however, will remain on the ballot. Attendees filled out pieces of paper with questions. The questions were given to the …

Monday, March 5, 2012

Live Broadcast Tonight of Kirkwood School Board Candidates Forum

Candidates will discuss issues tonight at North Kirkwood Middle. Watch the forum live through Patch.

Tonight, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., candidates running for the Kirkwood School Board will meet with residents in a forum moderated by representatives from the League of Women Voters. The event will take place at the cafeteria of North Kirkwood Middle. Two seats of the Kirkwood School Board will be decided at the April 3 municipal election. The two board members whose terms expire this year are John Glunt and Andy Stewart. Glunt is not seeking re-election. The candidates vying for the open seats are incumbent Andy Stewart, Scott Anderson and Sara King. In February, candidate Hamid R. Hamrah announced that he was withdrawing his candidacy from the school board. His name, however, will appear on the ballot. To watch the forum, tune in to our …

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Carlos Restrepo

1:31 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012

Thank you, Lisa. We have updated the article.   more ›

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