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Albemarle School Board has agenda items devoted to anti-racism and student apparel

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Albemarle School Board has agenda items devoted to anti-racism and student apparel

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(CHARLOTTESVILLE – WINA)   The Albemarle School Board will devote some time during its Thursday night meeting to examine the county’s anti-racism policy and student apparel and expression.   The board has heard about Confederate imagery on clothing many times during the last 13 months

There will be opportunities during the first half-hour of the meeting for public comment.   The board will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Lane Auditorium of the main County Office Building.

Tags: Albemarle School Board, anti-racism policy, student apparel and expression

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