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Senita Lenear is the new president of the Grand Rapids school board (July 7, 2010)

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New board president takes helm for GRPS

Senita Lenear voted in Tuesday night

Updated: Wednesday, 07 Jul 2010, 6:15 PM EDT
Published : Wednesday, 07 Jul 2010, 6:15 PM EDT

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) - The Grand Rapids School board voted in a new president Tuesday night: Senita Lenear.

She joined the 24 Hour News 8 newsroom Wednesday to discuss the district, her goals and what the public can expect.

Watch the video to view the interview.

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