June 13, 2022 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. OPENING - CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE(S) OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION
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UNITED STATES FLAGI pledge allegiance to the Flag
of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands: one Nation under God, indivisible, With Liberty and Justice for all. TEXAS FLAGThe amended (HB1034, effective June 15, 2007) pledge of allegiance to the Texas state flag is:"Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee,
Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible." |
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II. OPEN FORUM
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Persons desiring to address the Board of Trustees must fill out a speaker's card and submit it to the Administrative Assistant to the Board prior to the meeting. The Board cannot deliberate on any subject matter that is not included on the agenda.
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III. CLOSED SESSION
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III.A. Personnel, Texas Government Code § 551.074
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TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE 6. Section 551.074. Personnel MattersSection 551.074 authorizes certain deliberations about officers and employees of the governmental body to be held in executive session: (a) This chapter does not require a governmental body to conduct an open meeting: (1) to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or (2) to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee. (b) Subsection (a) does not apply if the officer or employee who is the subject of the deliberation or hearing requests a public hearing.267 This section permits executive session deliberations concerning an individual officer or employee. Deliberations about a class of employees, however, must be held in an open session.268 For example, when a governmental body discusses salary scales without referring to a specific employee, it must meet in an open session.269 The closed meetings authorized by section 551.074 may deal only with officers and employees of a governmental body; closed deliberations about the selection of an independent contractor are not authorized.270 Section 551.074 authorizes the public officer or employee under consideration to request a public hearing.271 In Bowen v. Calallen Independent School District,272 a teacher requested a public hearing concerning nonrenewal of his contract but did not object when the school board moved to go into executive session. The court concluded that the school board did not violate the Act.273 Similarly, in James v. Hitchcock Independent School District,274 a school librarian requested an open meeting on the school district’s unilateral modification of her contract. The court stated that refusal of the request for a hearing before the school board "is permissible only where the teacher does not object to its denial."275 However, silence may not be deemed a waiver if the employee has no opportunity to object.276 When a board heard the employee’s complaint, moved on to other topics, and then convened an executive session to discuss the employee after he left, the court found that the employee had not had an opportunity to object.277 263 TEX. GOV’T CODE ANN. § 551.0726. 264 Id. § 551.073. 265 See Act of Mar. 28, 1973, 63d Leg., R.S., ch. 31, § 2, 1973 Tex. Gen. Laws 45, 46 (former article 6252-17, § 2(f), Revised Civil Statutes). 266 See, e.g., Dallas Cnty. Flood Control Dist. No. 1 v. Cross, 815 S.W.2d 271, 282-83 (Tex. App.—Dallas 1991, writ denied). 267 TEX. GOV’T CODE ANN. § 551.074. 268 Gardner, 21 S.W.3d at 777; Tex. Att’y Gen. Op. No. H-496 (1975) (construing predecessor to Government Code, section 551.074). Closed Sessions 2012 Open Meetings Handbook • Office of the Attorney General |
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III.A.1. Concerns Regarding District Personnel
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III.B. Student Discipline, Texas Government Code § 551.082
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TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE § 551.082
Sec. 551.082. SCHOOL CHILDREN; SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEES; DISCIPLINARY MATTER OR COMPLAINT. (a) This chapter does not require a school board to conduct an open meeting to deliberate in a case: (1) involving discipline of a public school child; or
(2) in which a complaint or charge is brought against an employee of the school district by another employee and the complaint or charge directly results in a need for a hearing.
(b) Subsection (a) does not apply if an open hearing is requested in writing by a parent or guardian of the child or by the employee against whom the complaint or charge is brought.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 28, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
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III.C. Security, Texas Government Code § 551.089
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TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE
18. Section 551.089. Deliberations Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits; Closed Meeting. Deliberation Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits; Closed Meeting Section 551.089 provides as follows: This chapter does not require a governmental body to conduct an open meeting to deliberate: (1) security assessments or deployments relating to information resources technology; (2) network security information as described by Section 2059.055(b); or (3) the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel, critical infrastructure, or security devices. .354 TEX. GOV'T CODE ANN. § 551.089(2). 354 TEX. GOV'T CODE §551.089. Chapter 2059 of the Government Code relates to the "Texas Computer Network Security System" Id. §§ 2059.001-.153. Closed Sessions 2012 Open Meetings Handbook -Office of the Attorney General |
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IV. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
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IV.A. Consent Agenda
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IV.A.1. Minutes of the Previous Meeting
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The following minutes are provided for your review:
Minutes become official when approved by the Board of Trustees. Recommendation: Approve the minutes of the meetings as presented. Board Action: Board Approval |
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IV.A.2. Financial Reports
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Financial reports for the previous month are presented. Administrative Considerations: None Recommendation: As desired by Board Board Action: As needed
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IV.A.3. Contracted Services- Regions 7 and 10
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Education Service Center contracts are presented for processing for the 2021-2022 school year. Administrative Considerations: Contracts for Region 7 and Region 10 are presented. Recommendation: Approve contracts for services as presented. Board Action: Board approval.
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IV.A.4. Consider approving the Trinity Valley Community College (TVCC) Dual Credit Partnership Agreement for 2022-2023
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The Superintendent will present the 2022-2023 Trinity Valley Community College (TVCC) Dual Credit Partnership Agreement. Administrative Consideration: Consider and take action. Recommendation: Board approval. Board Action: As desired by the Board. |
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IV.A.5. Approve and Adopt Resolution for the Region VII Purchasing Cooperative
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Pursuant to the authority granted by Article 791.011 Interlocal Cooperation Act as amended desires to participate in described purchasing programs of the Regional Purchasing Cooperative. Administrative Considerations: Rains ISD is of the opinion that participation in these programs will be highly beneficial to the taxpayers of the district through the anticipated savings to be realized. Rains ISD does request that the Regional Purchasing Cooperative purchasing program include its stated need for all categories on the Regional Purchasing Cooperative Program annual contracts and Jennifer Johnson is authorized and directed to sign and deliver all necessary requests and other documents in connection therewith for and on behalf of Rains ISD. Recommendation: Board approval and adoption. Board Action: Board approval. |
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IV.B. Business and Finance
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IV.B.1. WAG Report
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The WAG Report is provided by the Assistant Superintendent of Finance. Administrative Considerations: This report keeps the Board apprised of the district's current financial status. Recommendation: As needed Board Action: Approval is not required for this report, unless action is needed.
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IV.B.2. Rains County Appraisal District - 2023 Budget
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The Rains County Appraisal District annually prepares a proposed budget that is presented to RISD for approval, according to their budget calendar. Administrative Considerations: As available, the RCAD proposed budget will be presented. Recommendation: Board approval. Board Action: Board approval. |
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IV.B.3. Payroll Compensation and Benefits Considerations
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Assistant Superintendent, Jeff Fisher will present the Payroll Compensation and Benefits Considerations. Administrative Considerations: Consider and approve the Payroll Compensation and Benefits Considerations for 2022-23 as presented by the Assistant Superintendent of Finance. Recommendation: Board approval Board Action: As desired by Board. |
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IV.C. Curriculum & Instruction
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IV.C.1. 2021-22 Annual Academic Report
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The 2021-22 Annual Academic Report is presented by the Curriculum Department. Administrative Considerations: The following items are provided:
Action is not required for this report. Board Action: As desired by Board.
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IV.C.2. 2021-22 School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) Annual Report
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This is an annual report requirement. Administrative Considerations: The Director of Curriculum and Instruction will provide information regarding the 2021-22 School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) Annual Report. Recommendation: As needed. Board Action: Board approval as needed.
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IV.C.3. Consider and Approve the 180 Degree Education Curriculum for students in grades 7-12 recommended by the Rains ISD Student Health Advisory Council (SHAC).
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With new guidance regarding the Student Health Advisory Council (SHAC), the Board must select the district's Human Sexuality instruction per Texas Education Code 28.004 and the RISD Policy EHAA (LEGAL) based on the recommendation of the SHAC. The SHAC which is composed of district staff, community members, and parents recommended 180 Degree Education, at their May 12th & May 19, 2022, Public Meetings. 180 Degree Education complies with EHAA (LEGAL) content of Human Sexuality Instruction. Administrative Concerns: Recommendation: The recommendation is that the Rains ISD Board of Trustees approve the 180 Degree Education Curriculum for students in grades 7-12 as recommended by the Rains ISD Student Health Advisory Council (SHAC), and as recommended by Rachel Bounds, Director of Curriculum and Instruction. Board Action: As desired by Board. |
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IV.D. Superintendent Reports
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IV.D.1. District Activities & Projects
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The Superintendent will share information with the Board on district activities and projects. Administrative Considerations: Any items that would require Board action will be presented along with the report. Recommendation: As needed Board Action: As needed |
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IV.D.2. Report of Disbursements
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A report on the payment of bills is provided under this item. Administrative Considerations: The payment of bills is only reported to the Board. Recommendation: No action required Board Action: No action required
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IV.D.3. Communities In Schools of the Dallas Region Contractual Service Agreement for 2022-23
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Superintendent Johnson will share the information with the Board on the Communities in Schools of the Dallas Region, Inc. Contractual Service Agreement for 2022-23. This agreement will be for a period of one school year beginning on August 2022 and terminating on June 2023. Administrative Considerations: Site locations/School Campuses/Number of Staff:
Recommendation: Approve the contractual service agreement for 2022-23 with Communities in Schools of the Dallas Region, Inc. as presented. Board Action: Board approval. |
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IV.D.4. Consider V.A.T.R.E. (Voter-Approved Tax Ratification Election)
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Superintendent Johnson will present the information regarding the consideration of the V.A.T.R.E. Administrative Considerations: The board will determine if the district will move forward with a V.A.T.R.E. Recommendation: As needed Board Action: As desired by Board. |
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IV.D.5. Dress Code Considerations for Staff and Students
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Superintendent Jennifer Johnson has placed this item on the Agenda. Administrative Considerations: Consider the changes to the dress code for staff and students as presented. Recommendations: Board approval as presented Board Action: Board approval |
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IV.E. Additions/revisions/deletions of (LOCAL) policies resulting from the Policy Review Session conducted on March 25, 2022, with drafts prepared by TASB Policy Service (see list).
AF(LOCAL): INNOVATION DISTRICT BBB(LOCAL): BOARD MEMBERS - ELECTIONS BDAA(LOCAL): OFFICERS AND OFFICIALS - DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF BOARD OFFICERS BDAE(LOCAL): OFFICERS AND OFFICIALS - DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF BE(LOCAL): BOARD MEETINGS BP(LOCAL): ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS BQA(LOCAL): PLANNING AND DECISION-MAKING PROCESS - DISTRICT-LEVEL BQB(LOCAL): PLANNING AND DECISION-MAKING PROCESS - CAMPUS-LEVEL CC(LOCAL): LOCAL REVENUE SOURCES CE(LOCAL): ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET CKE(LOCAL): SAFETY PROGRAM/RISK MANAGEMENT - SECURITY PERSONNEL COB(LOCAL): FOOD AND NUTRITION MANAGEMENT - FREE AND REDUCED-PRICE MEALS CV(LOCAL): FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION DBA(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS - CREDENTIALS AND RECORDS DCA(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES - PROBATIONARY CONTRACTS DCB(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES - TERM CONTRACTS DEAB(LOCAL): COMPENSATION PLAN - WAGE AND HOUR LAWS DEC(LOCAL): COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS - LEAVES AND ABSENCES DEE(LOCAL): COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS - EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT DK(LOCAL): ASSIGNMENT AND SCHEDULES EB(LOCAL): SCHOOL YEAR EH(LOCAL): CURRICULUM DESIGN EI(LOCAL): ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT EIA(LOCAL): ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT - GRADING/PROGRESS REPORTS TO PARENTS EIC(LOCAL): ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT - CLASS RANKING EIE(LOCAL): ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT - RETENTION AND PROMOTION FDA(LOCAL): ADMISSIONS - INTERDISTRICT TRANSFERS FEC(LOCAL): ATTENDANCE - ATTENDANCE FOR CREDIT FFAC(LOCAL): WELLNESS AND HEALTH SERVICES - MEDICAL TREATMENT FM(LOCAL): STUDENT ACTIVITIES FMG(LOCAL): STUDENT ACTIVITIES - TRAVEL FN(LOCAL): STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES FNCE(LOCAL): STUDENT CONDUCT - PERSONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS/ELECTRONIC DEVICES FNF(LOCAL): STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES - INVESTIGATIONS AND SEARCHES GKD(LOCAL): COMMUNITY RELATIONS - NONSCHOOL USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES GKDA(LOCAL): NONSCHOOL USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES - DISTRIBUTION OF NONSCHOOL LITERATURE
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We have received the additions/revisions/deletions of (LOCAL) policies resulting from the Policy Review Session conducted on March 25, 2022, with drafts prepared by TASB Policy Service (see list). Administrative Considerations: The additions/revisions/deletions of (LOCAL) policies are: AF(LOCAL): INNOVATION DISTRICT BBB(LOCAL): BOARD MEMBERS - ELECTIONS BDAA(LOCAL): OFFICERS AND OFFICIALS - DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF BOARD OFFICERS BDAE(LOCAL): OFFICERS AND OFFICIALS - DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF BE(LOCAL): BOARD MEETINGS BP(LOCAL): ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS BQA(LOCAL): PLANNING AND DECISION-MAKING PROCESS - DISTRICT-LEVEL BQB(LOCAL): PLANNING AND DECISION-MAKING PROCESS - CAMPUS-LEVEL CC(LOCAL): LOCAL REVENUE SOURCES CE(LOCAL): ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET CKE(LOCAL): SAFETY PROGRAM/RISK MANAGEMENT - SECURITY PERSONNEL COB(LOCAL): FOOD AND NUTRITION MANAGEMENT - FREE AND REDUCED-PRICE MEALS CV(LOCAL): FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION DBA(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS - CREDENTIALS AND RECORDS DCA(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES - PROBATIONARY CONTRACTS DCB(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES - TERM CONTRACTS DEAB(LOCAL): COMPENSATION PLAN - WAGE AND HOUR LAWS DEC(LOCAL): COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS - LEAVES AND ABSENCES DEE(LOCAL): COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS - EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT DK(LOCAL): ASSIGNMENT AND SCHEDULES EB(LOCAL): SCHOOL YEAR EH(LOCAL): CURRICULUM DESIGN EI(LOCAL): ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT EIA(LOCAL): ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT - GRADING/PROGRESS REPORTS TO PARENTS EIC(LOCAL): ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT - CLASS RANKING EIE(LOCAL): ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT - RETENTION AND PROMOTION FDA(LOCAL): ADMISSIONS - INTERDISTRICT TRANSFERS FEC(LOCAL): ATTENDANCE - ATTENDANCE FOR CREDIT FFAC(LOCAL): WELLNESS AND HEALTH SERVICES - MEDICAL TREATMENT FM(LOCAL): STUDENT ACTIVITIES FMG(LOCAL): STUDENT ACTIVITIES - TRAVEL FN(LOCAL): STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES FNCE(LOCAL): STUDENT CONDUCT - PERSONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS/ELECTRONIC DEVICES FNF(LOCAL): STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES - INVESTIGATIONS AND SEARCHES GKD(LOCAL): COMMUNITY RELATIONS - NONSCHOOL USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES GKDA(LOCAL): NONSCHOOL USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES - DISTRIBUTION OF NONSCHOOL LITERATURE Recommendation: It is the recommendation that the board add, revise, and delete (LOCAL) policies in accordance with the proposed changes resulting from the Policy Review Session conducted on May 25, 2022. Board Action: Board approval |
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V. PERSONNEL ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
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V.A. Position/Title Change - Director of Curriculum and Instruction - Change to Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum/Instruction
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The position of Director of Curriculum and Instruction has currently been filled by Rachel Bounds. Previously, the position was filled with an employee that held a Superintendent Certification. Therefore, that position was changed to Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction. Administrative Considerations: Ms. Bounds was working on her Superintendent Certification when was first assigned to this position. She has now successfully completed that certification. Recommendation: It is recommended that this position reverts to the title of Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction. Board Action: Board approval. |
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V.B. Position/Title Change - Director of Federal Programs/Accountability & PEIMS - Change to Director of Student Services
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In efforts to consolidate the title for the position of Director of Federal Programs/Accountability & PEIMS held by Holly Wasson, the administration is requesting that the title be changed to Director of Student Services. Administrative Considerations: Once Mrs. Wasson completes and obtains the Superintendent Certification, the administration will request that the Board change her title to Assistant Superintendent of Student Services. Recommendation: It is recommended the title for the position of Director of Federal Programs/Accountability & PEIMS be changed to Director of Student Services. Board Action: Board approval. |
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V.C. Personnel Changes/Update
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The following is for review only and does not require board action:
Employment:
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V.D. Possible Action on Items Discussed in Closed Session
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VI. BOARD CORRESPONDENCE, HANDOUTS (As Available)
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The Superintendent has placed this item on the agenda for the purpose of sharing miscellaneous correspondence/information item(s) that may be of interest to Board members.
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