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Stafford School Board Appoints New Member

STAFFORD, Va. — The Stafford County School Board has a new member.

More in a press release from the county school system:

The Stafford County School Board appointed Holly Hazard to fill the vacated Hartwood District seat at a special meeting this evening after interviewing five candidates for the position. Ms. Hazard currently serves as president of the Margaret Brent Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization. She will complete the term of office for the Hartwood seat which ends on December 31, 2013.

Board Chair Stephanie Johnson expressed her appreciation to all 17 residents who submitted their applications for the position.

The appointment comes after Doreen Phillips stepped down from the seat Nov. 1. She left after her residency came into question from the county registrar.

A total of 17 people submitted applications to join the Board.