Readers question county school system's spending
      Dear Editor, While I have the greatest respect and appreciation for [Midlothian School Board member] Dr. [Jim] Schroeder, I have to take issue with the logic in his commentary in the Mar. 28 issue concerning retaining the higher tax rate.
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County roads need more immediate attention
      Dear Editor, The large increase in projected FY08 county revenue of approximately 12 percent, resulting from a growing economy and an average increase in residential real estate tax assessment of 16.6 percent, creates an opportunity to take aggressive action to fund unmet road needs. Based on cou...
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Hampton Park board deprives member's rights
      Dear Editor, The residents of Hampton Park should recall the other members of their board, rather than Shelly Schuetz [Mar. 28]. The other members of the Hampton Park Homeowners Association Board of Directors seem to believe that a benefit one derives from serving on their board is the forfeiture...
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A series on parenting
Part 2: Student discipline at school
By Tom Doland CHESTERFIELD SCHOOL BOARD CHAIRMAN
      Acting in a judicial capacity on serious student discipline matters is one of a School Board's most important responsibilities. By law, a school's principal may suspend a student for a a student for a maximum of 10 days.
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