April 25, 2016 at 5:00 PM - Regular
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                                        1. CONVENE IN OPEN SESSION                 
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                                        2. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: Board of Trustees may go into Closed Session pursuant to Section(s) 551.071, 551.072, and 551.074, Texas Government Code, to discuss the following:                 
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                                        2.A) Human Resources Recommendation(s) for School Year 2015-2016                 
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                                        2.B) Human Resources Employee Resignation(s) for School Year 2015-2016                 
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                                        2.C) Principal for Instruction and Guidance Center                 
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                                        2.D) Assistant Superintendent for Business Operations                 
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                                        2.E) Pending and/or Potential Litigation                 
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                                        2.F) Possible Real Estate Acquisition                 
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                                        3. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION                 
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                                        4. INVOCATION                 
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                                        5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & TEXAS PLEDGE                 
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                                        6. RECOGNITION(S)/PROCLAMATION(S)                 
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                                        6.A) Recognition of SkillsUSA State Competition Winners in the Program of Study in Arts, A/V Technology   
                    Item Submitted: Rachel Arcaute, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services 
        Presenter: 
Dr. J. A. Gonzalez, Interim Superintendent     
                            
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                                        6.B) Recognition of SkillsUSA State Competition Winners in the Program of Study in Cosmetology 
                    Item Submitted: Rachel Arcaute, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services 
        Presenter: 
Dr. J. A. Gonzalez, Interim Superintendent     
                            
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                                        6.C) Recognition of SkillsUSA State Competition Winners in the Program of Study in Engineering and Manufacturing 
                    Item Submitted: Rachel Arcaute, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services 
        Presenter: 
Dr. J. A. Gonzalez, Interim Superintendent     
                            
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                                        6.D) Recognition of SkillsUSA State Competition Winners in the Program of Study in Law, Public Safety & Security 
                    Item Submitted: Rachel Arcaute, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services 
        Presenter: 
Dr. J. A. Gonzalez, Interim Superintendent     
                            
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                                        6.E) Recognition of SkillsUSA State Competition Winners in the Program of Study in Transportation, Distribution and Logistics 
                    Item Submitted: Rachel Arcaute, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services 
        Presenter: 
Dr. J. A. Gonzalez, Interim Superintendent     
                            
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                                        6.F) Recognition of National Association of Music Merchants Foundation's 2016 Best Communities for Music Education 
                    Item Submitted: Rachel Arcaute, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services 
        Presenter: 
Dr. J. A. Gonzalez, Interim Superintendent     
                            
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                                        6.G) Recognition of Exxon Mobile Science and Engineering Fair Participants 
                    Item Submitted: Rachel Arcaute, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services 
        Presenter: 
Dr. J. A. Gonzalez, Interim Superintendent     
                            
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                                        6.H) Recognition of McAllen High School Girls Soccer District Co-Champions  
                    Item Submitted: Dr. Mike Barrera, Assistant Superintendent District Operations 
        Presenter: 
Dr. J. A. Gonzalez, Interim Superintendent     
                            
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                                        6.I) Recognition of McAllen Memorial High School Girls Soccer District Co-Champions  
                    Item Submitted: Dr. Mike Barrera, Assistant Superintendent District Operations 
        Presenter: 
Dr. J. A. Gonzalez, Interim Superintendent     
                            
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                                        6.J) Recognition of McAllen High School Boys Soccer District Champions   
                    Item Submitted: Dr. Mike Barrera, Assistant Superintendent District Operations 
        Presenter: 
Dr. J. A. Gonzalez, Interim Superintendent     
                            
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                                        6.K) Recognition of McAllen Memorial High School Powerlifting State Qualifier  
                    Item Submitted: Dr. Mike Barrera, Assistant Superintendent District Operations 
        Presenter: 
Dr. J. A. Gonzalez, Interim Superintendent     
                            
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                                        6.L) Recognition of James "Nikki" Rowe High School Powerlifting Regional Qualifier 
                    Item Submitted: Dr. Mike Barrera, Assistant Superintendent District Operations 
        Presenter: 
Dr. J. A. Gonzalez, Interim Superintendent     
                            
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                                        7. INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT 
                    - Update on Activities 
        Presenter: 
Dr. Jose A. Gonzalez, Interim Superintendent     
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                                        8. DISTRICT REPORT(S)                 
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                                        8.A) Report Regarding Facilities, Maintenance & Operations Projects 
                    Item Submitted: Dr. Mike Barrera, Assistant Superintendent District Operations 
        Presenter: 
Dr. J. A. Gonzalez, Interim Superintendent     
                            
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                                        8.B) Report Regarding Student Dress Code 
                    Item Submitted: Dr. Mike Barrera, Assistant Superintendent District Operations 
        Presenter: 
Dr. J. A. Gonzalez, Interim Superintendent     
                            
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                                        8.C) Report Regarding Student Health Advisory Council (SHAC) 
                    Item Submitted: Dr. Mike Barrera, Assistant Superintendent District Operations 
        Presenter: 
Dr. J. A. Gonzalez, Interim Superintendent     
                            
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                                        8.D) Report Regarding the Monthly Financial and Investment Report for March 2016 
                    Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Interim Assistant Superintendent Business Operations 
        Presenter: 
Dr. J. A. Gonzalez, Interim Superintendent     
                            
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                                        9. ACTION ON ITEM(S) IN CLOSED SESSION                 
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                                        9.A) Approval of Human Resources Recommendation(s) for School Year 2015-2016 
                    Item Submitted: Todd Miller, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources 
        Presenter: 
Dr. Jose A. Gonzalez, Interim Superintendent     
                            
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                                        9.B) Human Resources Employee Resignation(s) for School Year 2015-2016 
                    Item Submitted: Todd Miller, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources 
        Presenter: 
Dr. Jose A. Gonzalez, Interim Superintendent     
                            
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                                        9.C) Approval of Principal for Instruction and Guidance Center 
                    Item Submitted: Todd Miller, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources 
        Presenter: 
Dr. J. A. Gonzalez, Interim Superintendent     
                            
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                                        9.D) Approval of the Assistant Superintendent for Business Operations 
                    Item Submitted: Todd Miller, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources 
        Presenter: 
Dr. J. A. Gonzalez, Interim Superintendent     
                            
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                                        9.E) Pending and/or Potential Litigation                 
                    
        Presenter: 
Steve Crain, School Attorney     
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                                        9.F) Possible Real Estate Acquisition                 
                    
        Presenter: 
Steve Crain     
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                                        10. ITEM(S) PULLED FOR A SEPARATE VOTE                 
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                                        11. ITEM(S) NOT INCLUDED ON APRIL 11, 2016 BRIEFING MEETING AGENDA                 
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                                        11.A) Instructional Services Item(s) Submitted by Rachel Arcaute, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services                 
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                                        11.A)1. Approval of 2016-2017 School Calendar                 
                    
        Presenter: 
Dr. J. A. Gonzalez, Interim Superintendent     
                            
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                                        11.A)2. Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with South Texas College for Dual Enrollment and/or Contract Training Credit Courses                 
                    
        Presenter: 
Dr. J. A. Gonzalez, Interim Superintendent     
                            
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                                        11.A)3. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between the Division of Diversity and Community Engagement (University of Texas) and McAllen Independent School District for the University of Texas Outreach Program                 
                    
        Presenter: 
Dr. J. A. Gonzalez, Interim Superintendent     
                            
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                                        11.A)4. Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Contract with the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley for the Texas PreFreshman Engineering Program (TexPREP)                 
                    
        Presenter: 
Dr. J. A. Gonzalez, Interim Superintendent     
                            
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                                        11.B) Human Resources Item(s) Submitted by Todd Miller, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources                 
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                                        11.B)1. Approval of MISD Policy DK(LOCAL) - Assignment And Schedules (Second Reading)                 
                    
        Presenter: 
Dr. J. A. Gonzalez, Interim Superintendent     
                            
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                                        11.B)2. Recommend Approval to Keep Employees on a Biweekly Pay Schedule that are Scheduled less than 40 hour work weeks.                 
                                            
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                                        11.B)3. Engage Special Counsel to Investigate a High School Incident                 
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                                        11.C) District Operations Item(s) Submitted by Dr. Mike Barrera, Assistant Superintendent District Operations                 
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                                        11.C)1. Approval of Monetary Donation from Andrew Jackson PTO to Andrew Jackson Elementary                 
                    
        Presenter: 
Dr. J. A. Gonzalez, Interim Superintendent     
                            
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                                        11.C)2. Approval of TASB Localized Policy Manual Update 104 (Second Reading)                 
                    
        Presenter: 
Dr. J. A. Gonzalez, Interim Superintendent     
                            
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                                        11.C)3. Approval of Bid No. 2015-089 - Fire Alarm, Sprinkler and Extinguisher Inspections, Equipment, Parts, Installation and Repair Services                 
                    
        Presenter: 
Dr. J. A. Gonzalez, Interim Superintendent     
                            
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                                        11.C)4. Approval of CSP No. 2015-129 - James "Nikki" Rowe High School Roof Replacement                 
                    
        Presenter: 
Dr. J. A. Gonzalez, Interim Superintendent     
                            
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                                        11.C)5. Approval of CSP No. 2015-133 - MISD Kitchen Counter Serving Line Project Electrical Upgrade                 
                    
        Presenter: 
Dr. J. A. Gonzalez, Interim Superintendent     
                            
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                                        11.C)6. Approval of RFP No. 2015-134 - MISD Kitchen Counter Serving Line Project - Equipment                 
                    
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Dr. J. A. Gonzalez, Interim Superintendent     
                            
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                                        11.D) Business Operations Item(s) Submitted by Lorena Garcia, Interim Assistant Superintendent Business Operations                 
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                                        11.D)1. Approval of the Continuation of the Collection of Taxes Contract with the Hidalgo County Tax Office                 
                    
        Presenter: 
Dr. J. A. Gonzalez, Interim Superintendent     
                            
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                                        11.D)2. Approval of Request for Qualifications No. 2015-114 - District Annual Financial Audit Services                 
                    
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Dr. J. A. Gonzalez, Interim Superintendent     
                            
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                                        11.D)3. Approval of Request for Qualifications No. 2015-124 - Licensed Real Estate Broker Services                 
                    
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Dr. J. A. Gonzalez, Interim Superintendent     
                            
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                                        11.E) Board of Trustees Item(s)                 
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                                        11.E)1. Approval of Board of Education Meeting Minutes                 
                                            
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                                        11.E)1.a) Regular Board Meeting    April 11, 2016    5:00 P.M.                 
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                                        11.E)2. Board Member Report Regarding NALEO Policy Institute on School Governance Washington D.C.                 
                    
        Presenter: 
Sam Saldivar, Jr., Board of Trustees     
                            
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                                        11.E)3. Approval of Travel for Board of Trustees                 
                                            
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                                        12. ITEM(S) PULLED FROM BRIEFING MEETING AGENDA                 
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                                        12.A) Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Contract with The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley for the Work Study Student Mentorship Program (Instructional Briefing Item 9A-1) (ACTION ALREADY TAKEN) 
                    Item Submitted: Rachel Arcaute, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services 
        Presenter: 
Dr. J. A. Gonzalez, Interim Superintendent     
                            
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                                        12.B) Discussion of MISD Policy DK(LOCAL) - Assignment And Schedules (First Reading) (Human Resources Briefing Item 9B-1) (FOR INFORMATION ONLY) 
                    Item Submitted: Todd Miller, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources 
        Presenter: 
Dr. J. A. Gonzalez, Interim Superintendent     
                            
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                                        12.C) Discussion of MISD Policy DCD (Regulation) - Due process for at-will employment  (Human Resources Briefing Item 9B-2) (FOR INFORMATION ONLY) 
                    Item Submitted: Todd Miller, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources 
        Presenter: 
Dr. J. A. Gonzalez, Interim Superintendent     
                            
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                                        12.D) Discussion of TASB Localized Policy Manual Update 104 (First Reading)  (District Operations Briefing Item 9C-1) (FOR INFORMATION ONLY) 
                    Item Submitted: Dr. Mike Barrera, Assistant Superintendent District Operations 
        Presenter: 
Dr. J. A. Gonzalez, Interim Superintendent     
                            
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                                        12.E) Approval to Rescind Previous Approval of Anchor Sponsor Contract with United Healthcare Services, Inc. through Request for Offers No. 2015-051- McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium Scoreboard Sponsorship and Advertising  (District Operations Briefing Item 9C-2) (ACTION ALREADY TAKEN) 
                    Item Submitted: Norma Zamora-Guerra, Director Community Information 
        Presenter: 
Dr. J. A. Gonzalez, Interim Superintendent     
                            
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                                        12.F) Approval of Anchor Sponsor Contract for McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium Scoreboard (District Operations Briefing Item 9C-3) (ACTION ALREADY TAKEN) 
                    Item Submitted: Norma Zamora-Guerra, Director Community Information 
        Presenter: 
Dr. J. A. Gonzalez, Interim Superintendent     
                            
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                                        12.G) Approval of Field Naming Rights Sponsor Contract through Request for Offers No. 2015-051- McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium Scoreboard Sponsorship and Advertising (District Operations Briefing Item 9C-3) (ACTION ALREADY TAKEN) 
                    Item Submitted: Norma Zamora-Guerra, Director Community Information 
        Presenter: 
Dr. J. A. Gonzalez, Interim Superintendent     
                            
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                                        12.H) Approval of the McAllen Independent School District March Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2015 and Ending June 30, 2016 (Business Operations Briefing Item 9D-1) (ACTION ALREADY TAKEN) 
                    Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Interim Assistant Superintendent Business Operations 
        Presenter: 
Dr. J. A. Gonzalez, Interim Superintendent     
                            
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                                        12.I) Approval of Request for Proposal No. 2015-092 - E-Rate Round 19 YR 2016 Telecommunication Services, Campus Broadband Services, and Campus Infrastructure Upgrade (Business Operations Briefing Item 9D-2) (ACTION ALREADY TAKEN) 
                    Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Interim Assistant Superintendent Business Operations 
        Presenter: 
Dr. J. A. Gonzalez, Interim Superintendent     
                            
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                                        12.J) Approval of Board of Education Meeting Minutes (Board of Trustees Briefing Item 9F-2) (ACTION ALREADY TAKENT)                 
                                            
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                                        12.J)1. Board Workshop              March 28, 2016    2:00 P.M.                 
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                                        12.J)2. Regular Board Meeting    March 28, 2016    5:00 P.M.                 
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                                        12.J)3. Special Board Meeting     March 28, 2016    6:15 P.M.                 
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                                        13. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS                 
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                                        13.A) May 09, 2016-Special Board Meeting-4:00 PM - Auditorium/James "Nikki" Rowe High School, 2101 North Ware Road                 
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                                        13.B) May 09, 2016-Regular Board Meeting-5:00 PM - Auditorium/James "Nikki" Rowe High School, 2101 North Ware Road                 
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                                        13.C) May 23, 2016-Workshop-3:00 PM - Texas Our Texas Room/Staff Development Building at Lamar, 1009 North 10th Street                 
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                                        13.D) May 23, 2016-Regular Board Meeting-5:00 PM - Texas Our Texas Room/Staff Development Building at Lamar, 1009 North 10th Street                 
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                                        13.E) May 23, 2016-Special Board Meeting-6:15 PM - Texas Our Texas Room/Staff Development Building at Lamar, 1009 North 10th Street                 
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                                        14. CLOSED SESSION: The Board of Trustees may reconvene in Closed Session for further discussion regarding the agenda item(s) listed.                 
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                                        15. OPEN SESSION: The Board of Trustees may reconvene into Open Session for discussion regarding the agenda item(s) listed.                 
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                                        16. ADJOURNMENT                 
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