The Virginian-Pilot 
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DATE: Sunday, September 18, 1994             TAG: 9409170116
SECTION: PORTSMOUTH CURRENTS      PAGE: 18   EDITION: FINAL 
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SCHOOL BOARD ACTIONS

The Portsmouth School Board took the following actions at its meeting Thursday:

(Louise G. Walden absent)

Consideration of approval of ``Religion in the Schools'' policy and ``Teaching about Controversial Issues'' policy. Tabled

Consideration of approval of a request for religious exemption case no. 1994-95-2. Approved, 8-0

Consideration of approval of changes in the students' rights and responsibilities brochure. Tabled

Consideration of approval of the personnel report for the month of September 1994. Approved, 8-0

Consideration of approval of the financial report for the month of August 1994. Approved, 8-0

Consideration of approval of the transfer of funds for payments to Richard Milburn High School. Approved 7-1 by CNB