Anyone who has questions or comments for Rock Island-Milan School District officials will have a chance to express them over coffee.
The district has scheduled a series of "Coffee and Conversations" events where district residents can come and discuss issues with staff in an informal setting, according to a news release from the district.
The first event is scheduled for 8 a.m. Saturday, at the Rock Island Hy-Vee, with a second one at 10 a.m. at the Milan Hy-Vee.
The Rock Island Hy-Vee is at 2930 18th Ave., and the Milan store is at 201 10th Ave. West.
Anyone who can't make it to the coffees can submit questions and comments via a web form on the district's home page at rockislandschools.org, the release states.
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