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Council appoints new school board members after contentious interviews
Summary
After several rounds of interviews and substitute motions, Lynchburg City Council appointed at least two members to the school board, citing a mixture of candidates with public and private school experience. Debate centered on applicants' public‑school experience, parental representation and positions on 'absolute truth' in curriculum discussion.
Lynchburg City Council filled multiple vacancies on the Lynchburg City School Board after protracted discussion and competing substitute motions focused on candidates' backgrounds and experience.
Among the appointments taken during the June 24 meeting, the council approved Nigel Aileen for one seat by a 5-2 vote and Dr. Brenda Farmer for another seat by a 5-2 vote. Council debate over candidates repeatedly returned to whether appointees had direct public school experience, had children…
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