Altoona School board addresses concerns, plans of space during budget meeting

Matthew Baughman, The Leader-Telegram, Eau Claire, Wis.
Updated ·7 min read

Oct. 30—ALTOONA — Members of the public, faculty and students at the Altoona School Board meeting on Monday voiced concerns regarding the issues of current facility space during a budget meeting.

Discussion regarding the concerns of space began with comments by student representative Mary Fedie, who commented on the lack of bathroom space.

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