CONWAY — Should students who choose distance learning over face-to-face instruction at Kennett High School be allowed to play sports?
That was debated Monday night by members of the Conway School Board. Some members expressed concern about students coming from non-COVID-19 controlled environments coming to practice with teammates who are at school every day.
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