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Teacher retention, board responsibilities, budget priorities and making difficult decisions were some of the many topics discussed at an Oct. 3 debate hosted by the Friendswood Chamber of Commerce between the eight candidates running for Friendswood ISD board of trustees. (Haley Velasco/Community Impact)
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Candidates for Friendswood ISD board of trustee debate issues

By Haley Velasco

Teacher retention, board responsibilities, budget priorities and making difficult decisions were some of the many topics discussed at an Oct. 3 debate hosted by the Friendswood Chamber of Commerce between the eight candidates running for Friendswood ISD board of trustees.

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