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Meeting Agenda
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I. CALL TO ORDER/ANNOUNCE QUORUM
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II. ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION ACCORDING TO TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE 551.001 ET SEQ. PURSUANT TO:
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II.A. Section 551.071 Attorney/Client Consultation - For the purpose of a private consultation with the Board's attorney on any or all subjects or matters authorized by law.
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II.B. Section 551.074 Personnel - Deliberate appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public employee.
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II.B.1. Consider Board Member responsibilities.
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II.B.2. Consider Superintendent responsibilities.
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II.B.3. Consider approval of the employment of contractual personnel as presented.
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II.B.4. Consider approval of the employment of Non-Chapter 21 contractual personnel as presented.
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III. RECONVENE FOR POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION
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IV. CALL PUBLIC HEARING TO ORDER/ANNOUNCE QUORUM
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IV.A. Ida Schultze, Executive Director for Financial and Treasury, will conduct a Public Hearing to discuss the School FIRST Annual Financial Management Report.
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IV.B. Bryan Clements, Executive Director for Security and Technology, will present the Technology Protection Measure and Internet Safety Policy. The presentation will include the Acceptable Use Policy, Internet Filtering System, and Internet Safety Curriculum. The presentation will fulfill the E-Rate requirement.
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V. ADJOURN PUBLIC HEARING
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VI. REGULAR MEETING
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VII. PUBLIC COMMENT ITEMS
Patrons wishing to address the Board, may do so by registering by 9:30 a.m. the day of the meeting at: https://www.galenaparkisd.com/Page/1139 |
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VII.A. Public Comment for Posted Agenda Items:
Patrons who have duly registered per policy BED (LOCAL) may address the Board and make public comments on an agenda item before the Board's consideration of the item. |
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VII.B. Public Comment for Non-Agenda Items:
Patrons who have duly registered per policy BED (LOCAL) may address the Board regarding matters of concern/interest to the district, other than the character of any student, staff, or Board member. The Board may not act upon any matter that is not listed under the Action Item portion of the agenda. The Board will continue with the remaining agenda after the registered patrons have had an opportunity to speak. |
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VIII. INVOCATION, PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE AMERICAN AND TEXAS FLAGS
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IX. RECOGNITION
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IX.A. Employee:
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IX.A.1. Galena Park ISD will recognize Darrow Adams, Coordinator for Military Science, and North Shore Elementary School, Cunningham Middle School, Galena Park Middle School, North Shore Middle School, and North Shore Senior High School for earning Purple Star Designations for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years.
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X. BOARD COMMENTS
Any Board members may make a comment during this portion of the agenda, including reports and comments from Board members regarding meetings and conferences attended, campus visits, community and district activities, education programs, and current affairs related to public school without prior posting being required. Comment items may not pertain to the character of any student, staff or Board member and may not be discussed or deliberated upon at this meeting. |
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XI. ACADEMIC SPOTLIGHT
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XI.A. Dr. Irene Benzor, Principal of Galena Park Elementary School, will present the Academic Spotlight at the November 11, 2024, board meeting. Dr. Benzor will highlight some of the outstanding programs and initiatives at Galena Park Elementary School. The presentation will be in video format.
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XII. REPORT
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XII.A. Ed Martir, Director for Facility Planning and Construction, will provide a 2016 Bond Program and Facilities construction update.
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XIII. NEW BUSINESS - ACTION
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XIII.A. Consider approval of the Resolution of the governing body of Galena Park ISD casting its vote to appoint directors to the Harris Central Appraisal District’s Board of Directors, by casting 55 votes for Martina Lemond Dixon to serve on the board of directors of the Harris Central Appraisal District, for a term beginning January 1, 2025.
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XIII.B. Consider approving an amendment to Galena Park ISD’s District of Innovation Local Innovation Plan.
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XIII.C. Consider approval to advance hire up to fifty (50) highly qualified teachers for the 2025-2026 school year during the second semester of the 2024-2025 school year.
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XIV. CONSENT AGENDA - ACTION
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XIV.A. General Consent Agenda:
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XIV.A.1. Consider approval of the minutes for the Special Meeting, Board Workshop and Regular Meeting held on October 7.
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XIV.A.2. Consider approval of the Early Resignation Incentive for retiring classroom teachers, nurses, and counselors.
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XIV.A.3. Consider approval of the Galena Park ISD amended list of appraisers for the 2024-2025 school year.
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XIV.B. Construction Consent Agenda:
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XIV.B.1. Consider approval of the LED Lighting Upgrade at North Shore Senior High School (Lifecycle Project L237) by Excel Energy Group, Inc., via BuyBoard contract #681-22 for an estimated amount of $640,000.
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XIV.C. Financial Consent Agenda:
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XIV.C.1. Consider approval of the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 25-001 Project Manager Services for District Construction Projects to Rice & Gardner Consultants Inc., for the 2024 Bond Projects and/or other projects the District deems necessary.
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XIV.C.2. Consider approval to award the two (2) year electricity supply contract with TXU Energy Retail Company LLC and delegation of authority to the Superintendent and/or designee to negotiate and execute extensions with TXU or to procure and award contracts with alternative best value providers for electricity services through May 31, 2035.
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XIV.C.3. Consider approval of the proposed Budget Amendments for the month of October 2024.
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XIV.C.4. Consider approval of investment brokers/dealers who have submitted certifications, if applicable, as required by CDA(LEGAL).
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XIV.C.5. Consider approval of the resolution of the Texas Connect Participation Agreement.
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XIV.C.6. Consider approval of the Board Resolution relating to the approval and review of the investment policies and investment strategies for the District’s current Other Revenues Investments policies CDA (Legal) dated November 27, 2023, and CDA (Local) dated January 19, 2021.
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XIV.C.7. Consider approval of the Interlocal Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding between Harris County Public Health and Galena Park ISD.
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XIV.C.8. Consider approval of the purchase of VMware maintenance for the term of November 12, 2024, through August 31, 2025, from NetSync Network Solutions via DIR-TSO-4288 at an estimated amount of $73,000.
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XV. INFORMATION
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XV.A. Wanna Giacona, Chief Administrative Officer, presented:
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XV.A.1. Early Head Start Policy Council Meeting Minutes for September 2024
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XV.A.2. Early Head Start Update and Fund 205 Expenditure Report Summary for September 2024
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XV.B. Ben Pape, Chief Financial Officer presented:
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XV.B.1. Tax Collection Report - September 2024
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XV.B.2. 2016 Bond Program Financial Report as of September 30, 2024
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XV.B.3. Annual Investment Report for the period of September 1, 2023, through August 31, 2024
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XVI. ADJOURN
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Agenda Item Details
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| Meeting: | November 11, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting | |
| Item Recommendation: |
I. CALL TO ORDER/ANNOUNCE QUORUM
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| Item Recommendation: |
II. ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION ACCORDING TO TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE 551.001 ET SEQ. PURSUANT TO:
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|
| Item Recommendation: |
II.A. Section 551.071 Attorney/Client Consultation - For the purpose of a private consultation with the Board's attorney on any or all subjects or matters authorized by law.
|
|
| Item Recommendation: |
II.B. Section 551.074 Personnel - Deliberate appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public employee.
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|
| Item Recommendation: |
II.B.1. Consider Board Member responsibilities.
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II.B.2. Consider Superintendent responsibilities.
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| Item Recommendation: |
II.B.3. Consider approval of the employment of contractual personnel as presented.
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| Item Recommendation: |
II.B.4. Consider approval of the employment of Non-Chapter 21 contractual personnel as presented.
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| Item Recommendation: |
III. RECONVENE FOR POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION
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IV. CALL PUBLIC HEARING TO ORDER/ANNOUNCE QUORUM
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| Item Recommendation: |
IV.A. Ida Schultze, Executive Director for Financial and Treasury, will conduct a Public Hearing to discuss the School FIRST Annual Financial Management Report.
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|
| Item Recommendation: |
IV.B. Bryan Clements, Executive Director for Security and Technology, will present the Technology Protection Measure and Internet Safety Policy. The presentation will include the Acceptable Use Policy, Internet Filtering System, and Internet Safety Curriculum. The presentation will fulfill the E-Rate requirement.
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V. ADJOURN PUBLIC HEARING
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VI. REGULAR MEETING
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VII. PUBLIC COMMENT ITEMS
Patrons wishing to address the Board, may do so by registering by 9:30 a.m. the day of the meeting at: https://www.galenaparkisd.com/Page/1139 |
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VII.A. Public Comment for Posted Agenda Items:
Patrons who have duly registered per policy BED (LOCAL) may address the Board and make public comments on an agenda item before the Board's consideration of the item. |
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VII.B. Public Comment for Non-Agenda Items:
Patrons who have duly registered per policy BED (LOCAL) may address the Board regarding matters of concern/interest to the district, other than the character of any student, staff, or Board member. The Board may not act upon any matter that is not listed under the Action Item portion of the agenda. The Board will continue with the remaining agenda after the registered patrons have had an opportunity to speak. |
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VIII. INVOCATION, PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE AMERICAN AND TEXAS FLAGS
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IX. RECOGNITION
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IX.A. Employee:
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IX.A.1. Galena Park ISD will recognize Darrow Adams, Coordinator for Military Science, and North Shore Elementary School, Cunningham Middle School, Galena Park Middle School, North Shore Middle School, and North Shore Senior High School for earning Purple Star Designations for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years.
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X. BOARD COMMENTS
Any Board members may make a comment during this portion of the agenda, including reports and comments from Board members regarding meetings and conferences attended, campus visits, community and district activities, education programs, and current affairs related to public school without prior posting being required. Comment items may not pertain to the character of any student, staff or Board member and may not be discussed or deliberated upon at this meeting. |
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XI. ACADEMIC SPOTLIGHT
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XI.A. Dr. Irene Benzor, Principal of Galena Park Elementary School, will present the Academic Spotlight at the November 11, 2024, board meeting. Dr. Benzor will highlight some of the outstanding programs and initiatives at Galena Park Elementary School. The presentation will be in video format.
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XII. REPORT
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XII.A. Ed Martir, Director for Facility Planning and Construction, will provide a 2016 Bond Program and Facilities construction update.
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XIII. NEW BUSINESS - ACTION
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| Item Recommendation: |
XIII.A. Consider approval of the Resolution of the governing body of Galena Park ISD casting its vote to appoint directors to the Harris Central Appraisal District’s Board of Directors, by casting 55 votes for Martina Lemond Dixon to serve on the board of directors of the Harris Central Appraisal District, for a term beginning January 1, 2025.
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XIII.B. Consider approving an amendment to Galena Park ISD’s District of Innovation Local Innovation Plan.
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| Item Recommendation: |
XIII.C. Consider approval to advance hire up to fifty (50) highly qualified teachers for the 2025-2026 school year during the second semester of the 2024-2025 school year.
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XIV. CONSENT AGENDA - ACTION
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| Item Recommendation: |
XIV.A. General Consent Agenda:
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| Item Recommendation: |
XIV.A.1. Consider approval of the minutes for the Special Meeting, Board Workshop and Regular Meeting held on October 7.
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| Item Recommendation: |
XIV.A.2. Consider approval of the Early Resignation Incentive for retiring classroom teachers, nurses, and counselors.
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| Item Recommendation: |
XIV.A.3. Consider approval of the Galena Park ISD amended list of appraisers for the 2024-2025 school year.
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| Item Recommendation: |
XIV.B. Construction Consent Agenda:
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| Item Recommendation: |
XIV.B.1. Consider approval of the LED Lighting Upgrade at North Shore Senior High School (Lifecycle Project L237) by Excel Energy Group, Inc., via BuyBoard contract #681-22 for an estimated amount of $640,000.
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| Item Recommendation: |
XIV.C. Financial Consent Agenda:
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| Item Recommendation: |
XIV.C.1. Consider approval of the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 25-001 Project Manager Services for District Construction Projects to Rice & Gardner Consultants Inc., for the 2024 Bond Projects and/or other projects the District deems necessary.
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XIV.C.2. Consider approval to award the two (2) year electricity supply contract with TXU Energy Retail Company LLC and delegation of authority to the Superintendent and/or designee to negotiate and execute extensions with TXU or to procure and award contracts with alternative best value providers for electricity services through May 31, 2035.
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XIV.C.3. Consider approval of the proposed Budget Amendments for the month of October 2024.
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XIV.C.4. Consider approval of investment brokers/dealers who have submitted certifications, if applicable, as required by CDA(LEGAL).
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| Item Recommendation: |
XIV.C.5. Consider approval of the resolution of the Texas Connect Participation Agreement.
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| Item Recommendation: |
XIV.C.6. Consider approval of the Board Resolution relating to the approval and review of the investment policies and investment strategies for the District’s current Other Revenues Investments policies CDA (Legal) dated November 27, 2023, and CDA (Local) dated January 19, 2021.
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XIV.C.7. Consider approval of the Interlocal Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding between Harris County Public Health and Galena Park ISD.
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| Item Recommendation: |
XIV.C.8. Consider approval of the purchase of VMware maintenance for the term of November 12, 2024, through August 31, 2025, from NetSync Network Solutions via DIR-TSO-4288 at an estimated amount of $73,000.
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XV. INFORMATION
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XV.A. Wanna Giacona, Chief Administrative Officer, presented:
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XV.A.1. Early Head Start Policy Council Meeting Minutes for September 2024
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XV.A.2. Early Head Start Update and Fund 205 Expenditure Report Summary for September 2024
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XV.B. Ben Pape, Chief Financial Officer presented:
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XV.B.1. Tax Collection Report - September 2024
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XV.B.2. 2016 Bond Program Financial Report as of September 30, 2024
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XV.B.3. Annual Investment Report for the period of September 1, 2023, through August 31, 2024
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XVI. ADJOURN
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