Results of survey among local military families highlights local school board meeting discussion

From left, Mountain Home School Board Trustees Eric Abrego, Connie Donahue, Ralph Binion, Luise House and Jack Walborn listen to comments presented at the Aug. 18 board meeting. Results of a survey involving military families stationed at Mountain Home Air Force were among the topics discussed at the monthly public hearing.

by Tim Bondy

Mountain Home News

A survey airing concerns over public education in the local area highlighted a list of issues addressed by the Mountain Home school board during their first meeting of the new academic year Aug. 18.

Military matters at the local Air Force base, accusations of a possible conflict of interest regarding plans to rebuild the roof at Hacker Middle School and the formation of district subcommittees dominated the discussion during the monthly public hearing.

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