Regular Meeting
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Submitted by Migration on Thu, 12/23/2010 - 9:47pm
Dates:
Monday, September 15, 2008 - 6:30pm
Location: Transylvania County Library, 212 S. Gaston Street, Brevard, NC
Agenda
INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CALL TO ORDER/WELCOME
BUSINESS ITEMS
Resolution of Recognition, Thanks, Commendation and Congratulations
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Globally Competitive Students
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Action
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21st Century Professionals
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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Discussion
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Leadership
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21st Century Systems
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BE IT RESOLVED by the Transylvania County Board of Education that recognition, thanks, commendation and congratulations be expressed to the persons named:
25 Years
The following staff members have achieved 25 years of service with the Transylvania County Schools. They will receive 25-year pins from the Board.
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Mike Bailey
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PFES
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Marilyn Edie
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DRS
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Media Specialist of the Year
The Media Specialist of the Year for 2008-2009 will be announced at the meeting. He/she will receive a $500 award from the Board.
Counselor of the Year
The Counselor of the Year for 2008-2009 will be announced at the meeting. He/she will receive a $500 award from the Board.
Rookie of the Year
Each year one new teacher is selected as the Rookie of the Year. He/she receives a $200 award from the Board. The Rookie of the Year for 2008-2009 will be announced at the meeting.
Principal of the Year
The Principal of the Year for 2008-2009 will be announced at the meeting. He/she will receive a $500 award from the Board.
Teacher Assistant of the Year
The following individuals were named Teacher Assistants of the Year by their schools. Each school-level Teacher Assistant of the Year receives a $200 award from the Board. In addition, the district-level Teacher Assistant of the Year receives a $500 award from the Board. The district Teacher Assistant of the Year for 2008-2009 will be announced at the meeting.
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Christy Galloway
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BES
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Jerry Fletcher
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BHS
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Karen Britt
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BMS
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Penny Owen
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DRS
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Wanda Benjamin
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PFES
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Linda Souther
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RES
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Lori Branchfield
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RMS
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Julie Hardison
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TCH
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Teacher of the Year
The following individuals were named Teacher of the Year by their schools. Each school-level Teacher of the Year receives a $500 award from the Board. In addition, the district-level Teacher of the Year will be awarded $1,000 and a crystal apple by Wachovia Bank. The district Teacher of the Year for 2008-2009 will be announced at the meeting.
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Megan Monk
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BES
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Ashley Dickson
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BHS
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Toni Haley
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BMS
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David Siniard
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DRS
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Tammy Ducker
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PFES
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Elaine Goar
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RES
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Julie Queen
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RHS
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JoEllen Hamilton
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RMS
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David “Mick” Galloway
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TCH
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A motion is in order to approve the resolution. The Board will recess for a reception in honor of these outstanding educators.
Public Comment
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Globally Competitive Students
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21st Century Professionals
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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Discussion
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Leadership
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21st Century Systems
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A sign-up sheet is available for public comment. Speakers will be asked to limit their comments to two (2) minutes each.
Good News Report
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Globally Competitive Students
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21st Century Professionals
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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Leadership
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21st Century Systems
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ExxonMobil Grant
The ExxonMobil Corporation has generously contributed $5,000 to seven Western North Carolina counties through a math and technology grant. Cherokee, Henderson, Madison, Polk, Swain, Transylvania and Yancey Counties will share in the grant that will be used to purchase equipment to strengthen students’ mathematical understanding through the use of integrated technology.
BMS Science Fair Project Goes to National Competition
Erika Williams’ and Jody Bettencourt’s Science Fair project has been selected to go on to the 2008 National Middle School Science Competition. Three hundred semi-finalists were selected from 1,943 entrants across the United States and Puerto Rico. On September 17, thirty national finalists will be announced from the 300 semifinalists. Those 30 will receive an all-expenses paid trip to Washington, DC for a four-day event where they will compete for over $40,000 in scholarships. The top 10 winners will be announced on October 22. Good luck, Erika and Jody!
Math Teacher of the Year
Mellissa Howell has been named Math Teacher of the Year for Transylvania County Schools. She will be honored at the state math conference in Greensboro in October.
Former Students in the Military
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Globally Competitive Students
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21st Century Professionals
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Information
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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Discussion
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Leadership
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21st Century Systems
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The Board of Education would like to recognize former students from Brevard High School and Rosman High School who are currently serving or have previously served in the U.S. Military. The attached list will be updated as more names are received.
Consent Agenda
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Globally Competitive Students
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21st Century Professionals
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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Discussion
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Leadership
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21st Century Systems
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Minutes
The minutes of the August 18, 2008 meeting and the June 16, 2008 closed session are attached for your approval.
Personnel Report
The personnel report for September 15, 2008 is attached for your approval.
Superintendent’s Evaluation
The superintendent’s annual evaluation for 2007-2008 has been completed and is ready for Board approval.
FluMist Project
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Globally Competitive Students
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21st Century Professionals
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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Discussion
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Leadership
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21st Century Systems
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Steve Smith and John Tinsley will discuss a proposed FluMist Project for Transylvania County Schools. An overview of the project, cover letter to parents, and draft permission form are attached.
School Health Advisory Council 2008-2009
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Globally Competitive Students
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21st Century Professionals
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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Discussion
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Leadership
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21st Century Systems
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John Tinsley will present the School Health Advisory Council membership roster for 2008-2009. The roster will be updated as more names are received.
A motion is in order to approve the 2008-2009 School Health Advisory Council members to date.
FY09 Budget Resolution
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Globally Competitive Students
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21st Century Professionals
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Discussion
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Leadership
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21st Century Systems
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Norris Barger will present the final Budget Resolution for the 2008-2009 fiscal year (see attached). He will answer any questions you may have.
A motion is in order to approve the Budget Resolution for 2008-2009.
Core Curriculum Concentration Area Requirements
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Globally Competitive Students
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Leadership
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21st Century Systems
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At its retreat in February, the Board discussed the idea of requiring a four-course concentration for graduation. Dr. Scott Elliott and Dr. Jeff McDaris have been working to identify possible concentrations that would represent a quality sequence of coursework. They will share with you what these concentrations might look like.
Technology Plan 2009-2013
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Globally Competitive Students
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21st Century Professionals
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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Leadership
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21st Century Systems
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Donys Merrill will present revisions to the district Technology Plan for 2009-2013. A summary is attached. The plan must be approved by the local board and submitted to DPI by November 1. Approval of the revised plan will be requested at the October meeting.
Important Dates
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Globally Competitive Students
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21st Century Professionals
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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Discussion
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Leadership
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21st Century Systems
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Sept. 16
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BHS Open House
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5:30 – 7:00 pm
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BHS
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Sept. 16
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BHS Senior Parent Night
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7:00 p.m.
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BHS
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Sept. 16
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“Taste of Transylvania”
(CISTC fundraiser)
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6:00 – 9:00 pm
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Sept. 23
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RHS Open House/Hot Dog Dinner
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5:30 – 7:00 pm
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RHS
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Sept. 23
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“The Misuse of Prescription Drugs”
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7:00 p.m.
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RHS Auditorium
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Sept. 24
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Parent Advisory Council
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7:30 a.m.
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MEC
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Sept. 25
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Superintendent’s Communication Council
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3:45 p.m.
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MEC
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Sept. 25
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NCSBA District 8 Fall Meeting
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3:30 – 8:00 pm
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Bethel Elementary,
Canton
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Sept. 26
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Student Advisory Council
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7:30 a.m.
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MEC
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Oct. 15-17
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NCSBA Annual Law Conference
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Asheville
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Oct. 20
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REGULAR MEETING
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6:30 p.m.
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MEC
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Oct. 21
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“The Misuse of Prescription Drugs”
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7:00 p.m.
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BHS Auditorium
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Oct. 27
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Teacher Workday
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Nov. 11
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Holiday – Veteran’s Day
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Nov. 17
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REGULAR MEETING
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6:30 p.m.
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Transylvania Co. Library
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Other Items
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Globally Competitive Students
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21st Century Professionals
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Healthy and Responsible Students
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Discussion
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Leadership
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21st Century Systems
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An opportunity will be provided for other items from board members or staff.
Adjourn
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