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Anchorage School District reports strong turnout at Aug. 1 backpack outreach; advisory committees to meet jointly
Summary
Administrators reported the district's Aug. 1 backpack outreach event completed over 150 free vision screenings, included preschool registration and vendor updates, and prompted requests to repeat a joint advisory-committee meeting in November.
The Anchorage School District reported to the Communications Committee on Aug. 28 that its Aug. 1 community outreach backpack event drew strong participation, provided more than 150 free vision screenings and included preschool registration and vendor services.
Tony Bridal, senior director for community engagement and equity, said the event (reported as occurring Aug. 1) was the district’s first large community outreach activity for the school year and that it included a community survey feedback…
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