CONWAY — The Conway School Board has voted not to renew the contract of Brian Coffey, who has been the food service director for the Conway School District since July of 2015. His last day will be June 30.
Following a meeting in non-public session with Coffey prior to the start of Monday’s scheduled board meeting, members voted 4-1-2 to not renew the yearly contract with the Bartlett resident.
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