CONWAY -- Voters will get their final opportunity to discuss the 2026-27 Conway School District warrant when the deliberative portion of the annual school meeting takes center stage in the Loynd Auditorium at Kennett High School on Monday at 7 p.m.
With 14 articles on this year’s warrant, Monday is the chance to amend the dollar amount for them.Final voting on town and school warrant articles is April 14.
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