Parents shown shown video of attempted kidnapping at school
Parents of students at Black Forest Hills Elementary School met with district leaders Monday to discuss the school's response to an attempted kidnapping.
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Parents of students at Black Forest Hills Elementary School met with district leaders Monday to discuss the school's response to an attempted kidnapping.
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