Block · one region of the page, as the scanner read it. It may hold a whole story, part of one, several, or an advertisement; stitching blocks into articles is the next step. Text is supplied OCR.
Page 10 · column 2 of 7 · from the scan, no model involved

The attendance rate for students enrolled in Rappahannock schools has been % percent in past years. A policy to handle those absences was discussed by the board.
A Senate bill requires that schools make a reasonable effort to advise parents by telephone when their child is not present in school. The policy in Rappahannock has been to advise parents or guardians after a child has been absent three days or more.
87.5%