CONWAY — The Conway School Board is recommending a proposed operating budget of $40,109,103 to the municipal budget committee, which will get its first look at the proposed 2024-25 school warrant next month. The recommendation is not a glowing one as three of the seven board members don’t support it.
The board wrapped up a marathon meeting Monday by agreeing to bring at least 12 warrant articles to the voters next April 9.
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