CONWAY — The Conway School Board accepted staff resignations due to the COVID-19 pandemic Monday night — but also had to accept one from a new hire who was unable to find affordable housing.
The housing problem is one that Superintendent Kevin Richard fears will only get worse as Airbnb properties are phasing rental properties out.
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