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CEDAR RAPIDS — Seven candidates are vying for three seats on the Cedar Rapids school board in next month’s election.

The Gazette asked why they want to serve on school board, their priorities and how they will communicate with the public.

School boards establish the vision and goals for public schools in their district and set standards for the performance of schools and superintendents.

School boards — whose members are unpaid in Iowa — are responsible for making final financial and policy decisions for their districts.

Election Day is Nov. 4.

Cedar Rapids school bond forum Wednesday

The Gazette invites the community to attend a live forum about the Cedar Rapids Community School District

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