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Residents and educators press New Kent supervisors to replace aging elementary school
Summary
Multiple residents, parents, volunteers and teachers urged the board to move forward on replacing New Kent Elementary School, citing recurring HVAC failures, windowless classrooms, enrollment growth and health concerns; the school division urged readiness to begin design work.
A steady stream of residents, volunteers and teachers used the Jan. 13 citizen comment period to press the New Kent County Board of Supervisors to prioritize replacing New Kent Elementary School.
Speakers included Elizabeth Romenko, who called renovation "not a fiscally responsible solution" in light of ongoing construction and mechanical problems,…
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