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Students, alumni and police testify in support of Fresh Start program as committee weighs next steps
Summary
Current students, alumni and Beloit police officers told the board that the Fresh Start alternative program reduced youth crime and helped participants graduate and pursue college. The Business Operations & Finance Committee discussed the program and asked for additional input before forwarding a recommendation to the full board.
Several current and former participants in the Fresh Start program spoke at the Aug. 19 meeting to urge the School District of Beloit to retain the program. Speakers described the program as life-changing and credited it with improving graduation prospects, community engagement and relationships between police and youth.
Marci Thompson, a program alum and former class president, described Fresh…
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