Portsmouth School Board re-elects Bridgeford as chairman

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The Virginian-Pilot
© July 2, 2009

By Catherine Carlock

PORTSMOUTH

In a unanimous vote Thursday, the School Board re-elected James Bridgeford to a fifth term as board chairman. Bridgeford has served on the board since 1990.

The board also unanimously re-elected Linda Ridenour to a fourth term as vice chairwoman.

Board Clerk Kathy Chambliss and board Deputy Clerk Laura Chandler were also unanimously re-elected to their posts.

The board also discussed a revised policy of how it allocates travel funds. They agreed to vote on the travel policy at an Aug. 27 meeting.

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A Little Traveling Music, Sammy

Submitted by Art Director on Thu, 07/02/2009 at 5:53 pm.

Will someone who is not on the School Board and is not a part of the Portsmouth city government, please explain to me why any member of the School Board needs to travel anywhere outside the city limits at the taxpayers' expense?