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At Henrico Schools' town hall, community members advocate for stronger school discipline

Enforcing Henrico Schools’ disciplinary code is still a challenge at some schools, according to parents and staff members who attended the school system’s town hall April 23. The Henrico School Board hosted the event, the second town hall it has held this year, at Laburnum Elementary. HCPS staff members directed attendees to discuss “likes” and “wonders” about the school division in small groups, with school board members present to respond to feedback. Attendance remains a problem at schools in Henrico, according to Aljanette Hall, who works as a student mentor at Fairfield Middle and also represents the Fairfield District on...

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