BERLIN — The Berlin School Board spent a significant portion of its meeting Thursday discussing issues relating to bullying in the schools after several members of the public spoke about the issue during the public comment portion of the meeting.
Berlin residents Lori Korzen, Ravenmoon Hart and Jared Hart spoke to the school board and specifically referenced issues relating to bullying in the schools.
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