Meeting Agenda
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I. Call to Order
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II. Moment of Silence
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III. Changes to Agenda
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IV. New Business
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V. Act 1240 Digital Learning Applications and Waivers (Charter Schools)
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V.1. Act 1240 Digital Learning Applications and Waivers - eStem
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V.2. Act 1240 Digital Learning Applications and Waivers - Graduate Arkansas
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V.3. Act 1240 Digital Learning Applications and Waivers - LISA Academy
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V.4. Act 1240 Digital Learning Applications and Waivers - Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock
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V.5. Act 1240 Digital Learning Applications and Waivers - Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Pine Bluff
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VI. Consideration of Charter Amendment Requests
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VI.1. Consideration of Charter Amendment - The Excel Center
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VI.2. Consideration of Charter Amendment Request - Northwest Arkansas Classical Academy
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VII. Act 1240 Digital Learning Applications and Waivers - (Wilbur Mills)
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VII.1. Consideration of Act 1240 District Waiver request for a Digital Learning Plan - Augusta
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VIII. Act 1240 Digital Learning Applications and Waivers (K-12)
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VIII.1. Consideration of Act 1240 District Waiver request for a Digital Learning Plan - Mountain Pine
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VIII.2. Consideration of Act 1240 District Waiver request for a Digital Learning Plan - Ozark Mountain
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VIII.3. Consideration of Act 1240 District Waiver request for a Digital Learning Plan - Shirley
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VIII.4. Consideration of Act 1240 District Waiver request for a Digital Learning Plan - Marked Tree
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VIII.5. Consideration of Act 1240 District Waiver request for a Digital Learning Plan - Nettleton
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IX. Act 1240 Digital Learning Applications and Waivers (Tri-Region)
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IX.1. Consideration of Act 1240 District Waiver request for a Digital Learning Plan - Melbourne
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X. Act 1240 Digital Learning Applications and Waivers (Arkansas River Consortium)
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X.1. Consideration of Act 1240 District Waiver request for a Digital Learning Plan - Watson Chapel
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X.2. Consideration of Act 1240 District Waiver request for a Digital Learning Plan - Pine Bluff
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X.3. Consideration of Act 1240 District Waiver request for a Digital Learning Plan - South Side Van Buren
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XI. Act 1240 Waiver Request: Augusta School District
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XII. Consideration of Request for Approval of Nominated Members for the Professional Licensure Standards Board to Replace Members Whose Terms are Vacant or Expired June 30, 2021.
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XIII. Licensure Assessment Approvals
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XIV. Embedded Course Approvals
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XV. Licensure Exceptions Report 2020-2021 School Year
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XVI. Reports
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XVI.1. Board Liaison Reports
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XVI.2. ATOY Report
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XVI.3. Commissioner's Report
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XVII. Public Comments
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XVIII. Adjournment
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Agenda Item Details
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Meeting: | July 9, 2021 at 9:00 AM - State Board of Education | |
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I. Call to Order
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Ouida Newton
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II. Moment of Silence
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Ouida Newton
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III. Changes to Agenda
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Ouida Newton
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IV. New Business
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V. Act 1240 Digital Learning Applications and Waivers (Charter Schools)
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V.1. Act 1240 Digital Learning Applications and Waivers - eStem
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Description:
eStem Charter School has submitted an amendment for Digital Learning Program in grades K-12 for all campuses. The school will offer asynchronous and synchronous instruction with virtual and blended options through the use of an approved digital provider and licensed district staff. The application has been reviewed by the DESE team. The Charter Authorizing Panel approved the Digital Learning Program at the June 15, 2021 meeting. The eStem charter expires in 2023.
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V.2. Act 1240 Digital Learning Applications and Waivers - Graduate Arkansas
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Tim Johnston, Director DESE Charter Unit
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Description:
Graduate Arkansas has submitted an amendment for Digital Learning Program in grades 9-12. The school will offer asynchronous instruction virtually through the use of an approved digital provider. The application has been reviewed by the DESE team. The Charter Authorizing Panel approved the Digital Learning Program at the June 15, 2021 meeting with the exception of enrollment increase. The charter expires in 2026.
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V.3. Act 1240 Digital Learning Applications and Waivers - LISA Academy
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Presenter: |
Tim Johnston, Director DESE Charter Unit
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Description:
LISA Academy has submitted an amendment for a Digital Learning Program in Grades K-12 for all campuses. The school will offer asynchronous and synchronous instruction virtually through the use of an approved digital provider and licensed district staff. The application has been reviewed by the DESE team. The Charter Authorizing Panel approved the Digital Learning Program at the June 15, 2021 meeting. The charter does not expire until June, 2030; therefore the Charter Authorizing Panel voted to approve the plan for three years.
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V.4. Act 1240 Digital Learning Applications and Waivers - Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock
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Presenter: |
Tim Johnston, Director DESE Charter Unit
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Description:
Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock has submitted an amendment for a Digital Learning Program in grades K-8. The school will offer asynchronous and synchronous instruction virtually through the use of an approved digital provider and licensed district staff. The application has been reviewed by the DESE team. The Charter Authorizing Panel approved the Digital Learning Program at the June 15, 2021 meeting. The charter expires in June 2023.
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V.5. Act 1240 Digital Learning Applications and Waivers - Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Pine Bluff
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Presenter: |
Tim Johnston, Director DESE Charter Unit
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Description:
Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Pine Bluff has submitted an amendment for a Digital Learning Program in grades 10-12. The school will offer asynchronous and synchronous instruction virtually through the use of an approved digital provider and licensed district staff. The application has been reviewed by the DESE team. The Charter Authorizing Panel approved the digital Learning Program at the June 15, 2021 meeting. The charter expires June 2023.
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VI. Consideration of Charter Amendment Requests
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Presenter: |
Tim Johnston, Director DESE Charter Unit
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VI.1. Consideration of Charter Amendment - The Excel Center
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Presenter: |
Tim Johnston, Director DESE Charter Unit
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Description:
The Excel Center has submitted an amendment request to add additional campuses. The school is the only adult learning center in the state and serves students age 19 and over. The charter was originally authorized in 2016 and has an enrollment cap of 350. The charter expires in June, 2022.
The Charter Authorizing Panel approved the request unanimously on June 15, 2021. |
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VI.2. Consideration of Charter Amendment Request - Northwest Arkansas Classical Academy
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Presenter: |
Tim Johnston, Director DESE Charter Unit
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Description:
Northwest Arkansas Classical Academy has submitted an amendment request to change the name of the charter. The charter was originally approved in 2012 and serves students in grades K-12 with a current enrollment cap of 1,500. The charter expires in June, 2028..
The Charter Authorizing Panel approved the request unanimously on June 15, 2021. |
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VII. Act 1240 Digital Learning Applications and Waivers - (Wilbur Mills)
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VII.1. Consideration of Act 1240 District Waiver request for a Digital Learning Plan - Augusta
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Description:
The Augusta School District has submitted a Digital Learning Program for students in grades K-12. The program will offer synchronous and asynchronous learning through a virtual approach using curriculum provided by the Wilbur Mills Consortium for K-8 and Virtual Arkansas for 9-12. Teachers are Arkansas State Certified and provided through the Consortium and Virtual Arkansas. Class size waiver is requested; however, a teaching load waiver will not be required for this digital learning request. The waiver is being requested through the end of the 2023-24 school year. This application has been reviewed by the DESE team.
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VIII. Act 1240 Digital Learning Applications and Waivers (K-12)
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VIII.1. Consideration of Act 1240 District Waiver request for a Digital Learning Plan - Mountain Pine
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Description:
The Mountain Pine School District has submitted a Digital Learning Program for students in grades K-12. The program will offer synchronous and asynchronous learning through a virtual approach using curriculum provided by Edgenuity. Teachers are Arkansas State Certified and provided through Edgenuity. Class size and teaching load waivers will not be required for this digital learning request. The waiver is being requested through the end of the 2021-2022 school year. This application has been reviewed by the DESE team.
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VIII.2. Consideration of Act 1240 District Waiver request for a Digital Learning Plan - Ozark Mountain
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Description:
The Ozark Mountain School District has submitted a Digital Learning Program for students in grades K-12. The program will offer synchronous and asynchronous learning through a virtual approach using curriculum provided by the district. Teachers are Arkansas State Certified and provided through the district Class size and teaching load waivers will not be required for this digital learning request. The waiver is being requested through the end of the 2023-24 school year. This application has been reviewed by the DESE team. |
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VIII.3. Consideration of Act 1240 District Waiver request for a Digital Learning Plan - Shirley
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Description:
The Shirley School District has submitted a Digital Learning Program for students in grades K-12. The program will offer synchronous and asynchronous learning through a virtual approach using curriculum provided by the district as well as other supplemental digital content. Teachers are Arkansas State Certified and provided through the district. Class size and teaching load waivers will not be required for this digital learning request. The waiver is being requested through the end of the 2023-24 school year. This application has been reviewed by the DESE team.
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VIII.4. Consideration of Act 1240 District Waiver request for a Digital Learning Plan - Marked Tree
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Description:
The Marked Tree School District has submitted a Digital Learning Program for students in grades K-12. The program will offer synchronous learning through a virtual approach using curriculum provided by the district. Teachers are Arkansas State Certified and provided through the district. Class size and teaching load waivers will not be required for this digital learning request. The waiver is being requested through the end of the 2021-22 school year. This application has been reviewed by the DESE team.
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VIII.5. Consideration of Act 1240 District Waiver request for a Digital Learning Plan - Nettleton
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Description:
The Nettleton School District has submitted a Digital Learning Program for students in grades K-12. The program will offer synchronous learning through a virtual approach using curriculum provided by the district. Teachers are Arkansas State Certified and provided through the district. Class size and teaching load waivers will not be required for this digital learning request. The waiver is being requested through the end of the 2021-22 school year. This application has been reviewed by the DESE team.
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IX. Act 1240 Digital Learning Applications and Waivers (Tri-Region)
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IX.1. Consideration of Act 1240 District Waiver request for a Digital Learning Plan - Melbourne
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Description:
The Melbourne School District has submitted a Digital Learning Program for students in grades K-12. The program will offer synchronous and asynchronous learning through a virtual approach using curriculum provided by the Tri-Region Consortium for K-6 and Virtual Arkansas for 7-12. Teachers are Arkansas State Certified and provided through the Consortium and Virtual Arkansas. Class size is being requested; however, a teaching load waiver will not be required for this digital learning request. The waiver is being requested through the end of the 2023-2024 school year. This application has been reviewed by the DESE team.
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X. Act 1240 Digital Learning Applications and Waivers (Arkansas River Consortium)
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X.1. Consideration of Act 1240 District Waiver request for a Digital Learning Plan - Watson Chapel
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Description:
The Watson Chapel School District has submitted a Digital Learning Program for students in grades K-12. The program will offer synchronous and asynchronous learning through a virtual approach using curriculum provided by the Arkansas River Consortium for K-6 and Virtual Arkansas for 7-12. Teachers are Arkansas State Certified and provided through the Consortium and Virtual Arkansas. Class size and teaching load waivers will not be required for this digital learning request. The waiver is being requested through the end of the 2023-2024 school year. This application has been reviewed by the DESE team.
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X.2. Consideration of Act 1240 District Waiver request for a Digital Learning Plan - Pine Bluff
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Description:
The Pine Bluff School District has submitted a Digital Learning Program for students in grades K-12. The program will offer synchronous and asynchronous learning through a virtual approach using curriculum provided by the Arkansas River Consortium for K-6 and Virtual Arkansas for 7-12. Teachers are Arkansas State Certified and provided through the Consortium and Virtual Arkansas. Class size and teaching load waivers will not be required for this digital learning request. This application has been reviewed by the DESE team.
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X.3. Consideration of Act 1240 District Waiver request for a Digital Learning Plan - South Side Van Buren
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Description:
The South Side Van Buren School District has submitted a Digital Learning Program for students in grades 4-12. The program will offer synchronous and asynchronous learning through a virtual approach using curriculum provided by the Arkansas River Consortium and Virtual Arkansas. Teachers are Arkansas State Certified and provided through the Consortium and Virtual Arkansas. Class size and teaching load waivers will not be required for this digital learning request. The waiver is being requested through the end of the 2023-24 school year. This application has been reviewed by the DESE team.
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XI. Act 1240 Waiver Request: Augusta School District
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Presenter: |
Mary Claire Hyatt
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Description:
The Augusta School District requests that the State Board of Education approve an Act 1240 waiver related to contracts for vocational agriculture teachers.
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XII. Consideration of Request for Approval of Nominated Members for the Professional Licensure Standards Board to Replace Members Whose Terms are Vacant or Expired June 30, 2021.
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Presenter: |
Karli Saracini
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Description:
Under Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-422 members of the PLSB serve rotating terms, and are appointed by the State Board from nominations made by professional education associations. Ms. Brenda Brown has been nominated for a second term to represent the Arkansas Education Association (AEA) and classroom teachers. She is a classroom teacher at J.F. Wahl Elementary School in the Helena-West Helena School District. Dr. Mary Jane Bradley, Dean of the College of Education and Behavioral Science at Arkansas State University by the Education Deans Council. These terms will expire on June 30, 2024. The AEA is also nominating Ms. Wendy J. Peer to represent their members and complete the term of Cindy Nations. She is a high school teacher at Northside High School in the Fort Smith School District. This term will begin immediately and expire on June 30, 2022.
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XIII. Licensure Assessment Approvals
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Presenter: |
Karli Saracini
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XIV. Embedded Course Approvals
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Dr. Kiffany Pride
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Description:
Act 421 of 2013 allows curriculum frameworks from two (2) separate courses to be taught in a single course, known as a combined or embedded course. Nine school districts made application for approval of combined or embedded courses and assured, in writing, that the curriculum frameworks for both courses will be fully taught in the combined or embedded course. The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education respectfully requests the State Board of Education (SBE) approve the embedded courses linked below, understanding that when the curriculum frameworks for one of the courses are revised, a new course approval request must be submitted to the SBE and approval must be granted before a school would be allowed to offer the embedded course.
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XV. Licensure Exceptions Report 2020-2021 School Year
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Presenter: |
Karli Saracini
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XVI. Reports
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XVI.1. Board Liaison Reports
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Presenter: |
Ouida Newton
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XVI.2. ATOY Report
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Presenter: |
Susanna Post
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XVI.3. Commissioner's Report
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Presenter: |
Secretary Key
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XVII. Public Comments
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XVIII. Adjournment
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