Q&A with two candidates competing for Orange County School Board’s District One seat

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In Virginia, county school boards are composed of one member from each district in that county, and sometimes include an at-large member. The Orange County School Board has five members, one for each district. Orange County Public Schools already has a strict cell phone policy in its district, and is now exploring policies regarding the use of AI. Like many rural districts in Virginia, Orange County struggles with teacher retention. Are there any other pressing issues facing Orange County Public Schools that you would like voters to know about?