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Meeting Agenda
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1. Call to Order, Roll Call, and Pledge of Allegiance
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2. Recognition of Visitors
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3. Opportunity for Public Input
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4. Approval of Consent Agenda
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4.A. Approve Agenda
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4.B. Approve Minutes from the August 10, 2026 Regular Scheduled Board of Education Meeting (Attachment)
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4.C. Approve minutes from the August 10, 2026 Finance Committee Meeting (Attachment)
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4.D. Approve Bills & Financial Reports (Attachment)
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4.E. Approve the following resignations:
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4.E.1. Chris Phillips - Olympia Middle School Assistant Wrestling Coach, effective August 11, 2026 (Attachment)
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4.F. Approve the employment of the following Support Staff / Coaches, effective for the 2026-2027 school year:
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4.F.1. Riley Wolfe - Olympia High School JV Boys Basketball Coach (Attachment)
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4.F.2. Michael Milligan - Olympia High School Freshman Boys Basketball Coach (Attachment)
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4.F.3. Katelyn Woodard - Olympia North Elementary Paraprofessional (Attachment)
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4.F.4. Taylor Robinson - Olympia South Elementary Paraprofessional (Attachment)
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4.F.5. Alexis Eller - Olympia North Elementary Cafeteria Cook (Attachment)
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4.F.6. Haley Pack - Olympia High School Special Olympics Co-Sponsor (Attachment)
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4.F.7. Melissa Baker - Olympia High School Special Olympics Co-Sponsor (Attachment)
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4.F.8. Victoria Carmona - Olympia Bus Aide (Attachment)
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4.F.9. Kathleene Moore - Olympia Bus Aide (Attachment)
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4.F.10. Kirsten Billington - Olympia Bus Aide (Attachment)
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4.F.11. Addison Gerdes - Olympia Middle School Student Council Sponsor (Attachment)
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4.G. Approve the following After-School Interventionists, effective for the Fall 2026 Semester:
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4.G.1. Olympia South Elementary - Kalee Cross, Kayla Craig, Christina Wilen, and Connie Carroll (Attachment)
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4.G.2. Olympia North Elementary - Cindy Melick, Erin Barnard, Cynthia Scott (Attachment)
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4.G.3. Olympia West Elementary - Jean Carlson, Amber LaBerge, Sarah Warman, Kylie Christensen, and Addie Patton (Attachment)
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4.H. Approve the following reduction in hours:
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4.H.1. Kady Kessinger - Olympia South Elementary Student Supervisor, decreasing from 2.5 hours to 2.25 hours per day, effective August 18, 2026 (Attachment)
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4.I. Approve the following increases in hours:
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4.I.1. Diana Tackett - Olympia Bus Driver, increase from 7.5 hours to 8 hours per day, effective August 18, 2026 (Attachment)
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4.I.2. Isaac Yates - Olympia Bus Driver, increase from 6.5 hours to 7.5 hours per day, effective August 18, 2026 (Attachment)
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4.I.3. Kady Kessinger - Olympia Bus Aide, increase from 5.0 to 5.75 hours per day (Attachment)
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4.J. Approve an overnight trip for the Olympia FFA to attend the American Royal Livestock Expo - Expo Judging Contest in Kansas City, MO, from October 17, 2026, through October 19, 2026 (Attachment) |
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4.K. Approve the 2026 Administrative/Teacher Salary Report (Attachment)
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4.L. Approve the 2026 Support Staff Compensation Report (Attachment)
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4.M. Approve the monthly SOPPA report (Attachment)
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5. Communications
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5.A. FOIA Requests
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5.A.1. Logan Suntken, Olympia Parent - Records related to deactivating employee accounts.
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5.A.2. Logan Suntken, Olympia Parent - Records, policies, and procedures related to deactivating employee accounts.
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5.A.3. CT Mills, Public Info Access LLC - Records showing district-issued direct work telephone numbers, direct dial lines, or work extensions for employees currently serving in the District's Central Office / District Administration Office.
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5.A.4. Logan Suntken, Olympia Parent - Records concerning any complaint, report, referral, allegation, or other communication regarding the accusation of Logan Suntken smoking or having marijuana while on or near school property.
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5.B. Student Board Member Report
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6. Administrative Committee Reports
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7. Administrative Reports
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7.A. Assistant Superintendent's Report (Attachment)
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7.A.1. FY27 Budget (Attachments)(Motion)
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7.A.2. FY26 Audit
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7.A.3. Evidence-Based Funding Update
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7.A.4. Director Meeting Updates
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7.B. Superintendent's Report
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7.B.1. Olympia South Student Achievement and School Improvement Plan Presentation - Stacey Rogers and Lisa Steve
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7.B.2. Updated September Enrollment
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7.B.3. September Institute Schedule
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7.B.4. Tazewell County Facility Sales Tax
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7.B.5. Atlanta City Lease
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8. Other Business
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9. Action Items
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10. Executive Session
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11. Action as a Result of Executive Session
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12. Adjournment
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Agenda Item Details
Reload Your Meeting
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| Meeting: | September 14, 2026 at 6:05 PM - REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING | |
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1. Call to Order, Roll Call, and Pledge of Allegiance
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Description:
The Board of Education of the Olympia CUSD #16 was called to order at 6:05 p.m. by President Kevin Frazier with the following Board Members and Administrators present: Kevin Frazier _____; Carolyn Hansen _____; Mary Springer _____; Justin Dietrich _____; Allie Parks _____; Laura Beavers _____; Dr. Andy Rummel _____; Superintendent Dr. Laura O'Donnell _____; Assistant Superintendent Andy Walsh _____; OHS Principal Jon Cox _____; OMS Principal Mike Jones _____; ONE Principal Julie Frank _____; OSE Principal Stacey Rogers _____; OWE Principal Lisa Castleman _____.
Absent: _______________________________________________________ Others Present: ________________________________________________ The Pledge of Allegiance was led by ________________________________ |
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2. Recognition of Visitors
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3. Opportunity for Public Input
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Description:
Anyone who wishes to be added to the agenda to address the Board of Education must contact the Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent at 309-379-6011, ext. 1128, two (2) business days prior to the meeting. At that time, please state if any special accommodations would be needed should your request be granted.
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4. Approval of Consent Agenda
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Description:
A motion was made by __________, seconded by __________, to approve the Consent Agenda that includes:
Discussion. Vote: Frazier _____; Hansen _____; Springer _____; Dietrich _____; Parks _____; Beavers _____; Rummel _____. |
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4.A. Approve Agenda
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4.B. Approve Minutes from the August 10, 2026 Regular Scheduled Board of Education Meeting (Attachment)
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4.C. Approve minutes from the August 10, 2026 Finance Committee Meeting (Attachment)
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4.D. Approve Bills & Financial Reports (Attachment)
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4.E. Approve the following resignations:
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4.E.1. Chris Phillips - Olympia Middle School Assistant Wrestling Coach, effective August 11, 2026 (Attachment)
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4.F. Approve the employment of the following Support Staff / Coaches, effective for the 2026-2027 school year:
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4.F.1. Riley Wolfe - Olympia High School JV Boys Basketball Coach (Attachment)
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4.F.2. Michael Milligan - Olympia High School Freshman Boys Basketball Coach (Attachment)
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4.F.3. Katelyn Woodard - Olympia North Elementary Paraprofessional (Attachment)
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4.F.4. Taylor Robinson - Olympia South Elementary Paraprofessional (Attachment)
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4.F.5. Alexis Eller - Olympia North Elementary Cafeteria Cook (Attachment)
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4.F.6. Haley Pack - Olympia High School Special Olympics Co-Sponsor (Attachment)
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4.F.7. Melissa Baker - Olympia High School Special Olympics Co-Sponsor (Attachment)
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4.F.8. Victoria Carmona - Olympia Bus Aide (Attachment)
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4.F.9. Kathleene Moore - Olympia Bus Aide (Attachment)
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4.F.10. Kirsten Billington - Olympia Bus Aide (Attachment)
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4.F.11. Addison Gerdes - Olympia Middle School Student Council Sponsor (Attachment)
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4.G. Approve the following After-School Interventionists, effective for the Fall 2026 Semester:
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4.G.1. Olympia South Elementary - Kalee Cross, Kayla Craig, Christina Wilen, and Connie Carroll (Attachment)
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4.G.2. Olympia North Elementary - Cindy Melick, Erin Barnard, Cynthia Scott (Attachment)
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4.G.3. Olympia West Elementary - Jean Carlson, Amber LaBerge, Sarah Warman, Kylie Christensen, and Addie Patton (Attachment)
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4.H. Approve the following reduction in hours:
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4.H.1. Kady Kessinger - Olympia South Elementary Student Supervisor, decreasing from 2.5 hours to 2.25 hours per day, effective August 18, 2026 (Attachment)
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4.I. Approve the following increases in hours:
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4.I.1. Diana Tackett - Olympia Bus Driver, increase from 7.5 hours to 8 hours per day, effective August 18, 2026 (Attachment)
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4.I.2. Isaac Yates - Olympia Bus Driver, increase from 6.5 hours to 7.5 hours per day, effective August 18, 2026 (Attachment)
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4.I.3. Kady Kessinger - Olympia Bus Aide, increase from 5.0 to 5.75 hours per day (Attachment)
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4.J. Approve an overnight trip for the Olympia FFA to attend the American Royal Livestock Expo - Expo Judging Contest in Kansas City, MO, from October 17, 2026, through October 19, 2026 (Attachment) |
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4.K. Approve the 2026 Administrative/Teacher Salary Report (Attachment)
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4.L. Approve the 2026 Support Staff Compensation Report (Attachment)
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4.M. Approve the monthly SOPPA report (Attachment)
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5. Communications
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5.A. FOIA Requests
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5.A.1. Logan Suntken, Olympia Parent - Records related to deactivating employee accounts.
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5.A.2. Logan Suntken, Olympia Parent - Records, policies, and procedures related to deactivating employee accounts.
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5.A.3. CT Mills, Public Info Access LLC - Records showing district-issued direct work telephone numbers, direct dial lines, or work extensions for employees currently serving in the District's Central Office / District Administration Office.
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5.A.4. Logan Suntken, Olympia Parent - Records concerning any complaint, report, referral, allegation, or other communication regarding the accusation of Logan Suntken smoking or having marijuana while on or near school property.
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5.B. Student Board Member Report
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6. Administrative Committee Reports
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7. Administrative Reports
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7.A. Assistant Superintendent's Report (Attachment)
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7.A.1. FY27 Budget (Attachments)(Motion)
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7.A.2. FY26 Audit
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7.A.3. Evidence-Based Funding Update
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7.A.4. Director Meeting Updates
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7.B. Superintendent's Report
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7.B.1. Olympia South Student Achievement and School Improvement Plan Presentation - Stacey Rogers and Lisa Steve
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7.B.2. Updated September Enrollment
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7.B.3. September Institute Schedule
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7.B.4. Tazewell County Facility Sales Tax
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7.B.5. Atlanta City Lease
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8. Other Business
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9. Action Items
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Description:
A motion was made by __________, seconded by __________, to approve the FY27 Working Budget, as presented by Assistant Superintendent Andy Walsh.
Discussion. Vote: Frazier _____; Hansen _____; Springer _____; Dietrich _____; Parks _____ ; Beavers _____; Rummel _____. |
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10. Executive Session
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Description:
A motion was made by __________, seconded by __________, to meet in Executive Session at __________ p.m. to discuss one or all of the following: (1) student discipline; (2) the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee to determine its validity and/or litigation from this action; (3) purchase of property; (4) litigation due to action against the particular public body has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probably or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding must be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting.
Ayes __________ Nays __________ A motion was made by __________, seconded by __________, to reconvene open session at __________ p.m. Ayes __________ Nays __________ |
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11. Action as a Result of Executive Session
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Description:
A motion was made by __________, seconded by __________, to approve ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Discussion. Vote: Frazier _____; Hansen _____; Springer _____; Dietrich _____; Parks _____; Beavers _____; Rummel _____. |
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12. Adjournment
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Description:
At __________ p.m., a motion was made by __________, seconded by __________, to adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried by unanimous vote. |
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