Three Urbana school board hopefuls list strengths

URBANA – The three candidates in the Urbana school district's only contested race each emphasize a unique skill they would bring to the school board.

Incumbent John Dimit said his 20 years of experience on the board will help the district as it faces a great deal of change, including its first new superintendent in 15 years, and a number of teacher and administrator retirements.

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