Former Hampton mayor asks board about 'floating classroom' condition

Sep 3, 2026

Former mayor Donnie Tuck praised a school security guard and asked the board for an update on a floating classroom boat, saying during public comment that the boat "really doesn't look like it's moved."

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Former Hampton mayor Donnie Tuck addressed the board during the public comment period to commend a security guard and ask for a status update on a floating classroom project. Tuck said he visited Smith Elementary School to read to students and noticed a security guard, Denzel Childs, helping a student: "I observed... a security guard, his name is Denzel Childs, bending over and tying a student's shoe," he told the board.

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