FRONT ROYAL — Candidates running for a seat on the Warren County School Board discussed such issues as bullying, teacher retention and student achievement at a forum on Wednesday.

Approximately 70 people attended the Front Royal-Warren County Chamber of Commerce held the forum at the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel. Questions came from the chamber and the public.

Happy Creek District voters can select one of two candidates for the School Board seat. Sara Jones and Joseph Stahl seek election to represent the district currently served by Vice Chair Antoinette Funk, who is not seeking a second term.

Candidates responded to the question of how they would address concerns about the quality of education and student achievement.

Stahl said the board needs to encourage the high achievement of some

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