BARTLETT — Bartlett needs to spend more to attract and retain quality teachers and the school Board can start by waiving a $5,000 tuition fee for non-resident teachers' children who attend Josiah Bartlett Elementary School.
That message was conveyed by a handful of citizens during public comments at the board July 16 meeting.
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