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Speakers urge reappointment of Frannie Apel and Joyce Watkins to Roanoke City School Board
Summary
During a public hearing April 21, dozens of residents urged Roanoke City Council to reappoint Frannie (Franny) Apel and Joyce Watkins to three‑year terms on the Roanoke City School Board; the council said appointments are likely to be made at its May 5 meeting.
Roanoke City residents and community leaders urged the Roanoke City Council on April 21 to reappoint Frannie (Franny) Apel and Joyce Watkins to three‑year terms on the Roanoke City School Board, the council said appointments would likely be made at its May 5 meeting.
Nut graf: Dozens of speakers — parents, volunteers, nonprofit leaders, former trustees and students — told council the two candidates bring hands‑on school experience, community connections and volunteer service to the board. The hearing included multiple endorsements…
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