Cape school board discusses election

Residents interested in filing for election to the Cape Girardeau School Board will have a chance at two vacancies in 2004.

At their Monday night meeting, the Cape Girardeau School Board discussed the filing times and April 6 election.

Two terms of three years each -- currently held by Mark Carver and Dr. Martha Zlokovich -- will be available.

Filing for candidates begins at 8 a.m. Dec. 16. The last day to file is Jan. 20.

In other business, the school board:

Approved health program rates for 2004

Approved dental insurance rates

Approved the 2004/05 calendar