CONWAY — The Conway School District and SAU 9 are encouraging the public to take part in the second community forum for developing the 2020-25 strategic plan next week.
The forum, which will help define the direction for Conway schools for the next five years, is set to take place on Thursday, Jan. 16, from 6-8 p.m, in the Kennett High School cafeteria.
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