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Tension and tempers flared on Monday as parents and other concerned citizens demanded that the Strong-Huttig School Board respond to complaints that were summarized in a letter that had been submitted to board members beforehand.

Board members remained mostly silent during the meeting, explaining afterward that some of the complaints spilled over into personnel matters, which are not usually discussed publicly, per the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Several board members offered assurances, however, that the issues raised in the letter and by audien...