CONWAY — Why is attendance always so low at SAU 9 Board meetings?
That was a topic of discussion when only 10 of the 29 board members turned out to the Professional Development Center at the SAU 9 Office for the meeting on July 9. One theory being offered was the board served “as a rubber stamp” for the SAU 9 Executive Committee, which is made up of the board chairs.
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