ALVORD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT · 2014. 3. 6. · AUSD – Minutes – Meeting of March 6, 2014 6....

ALVORD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING

District Office Board Room

10365 Keller Avenue, Riverside, CA 92505

Thursday, March 6, 2014

M I N U T E S

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the Alvord Unified School

District was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by President Kraft, in the Board Room

of the District Office.

A quorum was established with the following Board Members in attendance:

Present: Mr. Greg Kraft, President

Mr. Ben Johnson II, Vice President

Mrs. Carolyn M. Wilson, Clerk

Mr. José Luis Pérez, Member

Mr. Art Kaspereen, Jr., Member

Hearing Session: President Kraft extended an invitation to the audience to

present matters of concern related to Closed Session items. No one came

forward.

The Board adjourned to Closed Session at 5:02 p.m. and reconvened to Open

Session at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the District Office.

The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was

recited by those in attendance.

3. Approve Minutes: The Board approved the Minutes of the Regular

Board Meeting of February 27, 2014, upon a motion made by Ben

Johnson and seconded by Art Kaspereen, Jr.

The vote was: Ayes – 5 (Pérez, Wilson, Kraft, Kaspereen, Johnson)

Noes – 0

4. Ward 6 Update: Councilman Jim Perry was unable to attend the meeting

due to a prior commitment.

5. Special Recognitions:

a. Student of the Month: Johari Jauregui was selected to represent La

Granada Elementary School as the Alvord Unified School District

Student of the Month for March 2014.

b. Certificated Employee of the Month: Rosa Gonzalez was selected to

represent La Granada Elementary School as the Alvord Unified School

District Certificated Employee of the Month for March 2014.

c. Classified Employee of the Month: Louise Mitchell was selected to

represent La Granada Elementary School as the Alvord Unified School

District Classified Employee of the Month for March 2014.

94.

CALL TO ORDER

Quorum

HEARING SESSION

Adjourn/Reconvene

Pledge of Allegiance

MINUTES

MSC. 20

Ward 6 Update

SPECIAL

RECOGNITIONS

ADOPTED as Amended

AUSD – Minutes – Meeting of March 6, 2014

d. Volunteer of the Month: Irma Cobian was selected to represent

Foothill Elementary School as the Alvord Unified School District

Volunteer of the Month for March 2014.

Student Representatives: Johari Jauregui, La Granada Elementary School;

Nayeli Gomez, Alternative Education Center; Juan Marquez, Alvord High

School; Tommy Robinson, Hillcrest High School; Danielle Terrell, La Sierra

High School; and Elizabeth Ngo, Norte Vista High School, reported on current

activities at their respective school sites.

Hearing Session: President Kraft extended an invitation to the audience to

present matters of concern to the Board. The following individual came forward:

Brian Gernertt, President of CSEA Chapter 339, extended an invitation

to the Board of Education to come and meet CSEA’s new Board on

April 8th at McAuliffe Elementary School in the Multipurpose Room

from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Mr. Gernertt stated that discussion in CSEA

Problem Solving meetings included the need for seven full-time

custodians, the addition of campus supervisors and the need for a

Webmaster position and he is confident that CSEA will get the positions

needed. Mr. Gernertt is pleased that a timeline has been established for

the Information Technology and Special Projects Building.

Leigh Hawkinson, President of AEA, thanked the Board and Dr. Salazar

for the recent settlement with AEA and stated she has already detected

the positive change in morale. Ms. Hawkinson thanked Dr. Salazar for

being a great leader and visionary. Ms. Hawkinson stated that it feels like

a whole new day in Alvord and is pleased to see the addition of assistant

principals on the agenda. Ms. Hawkinson looks forward to next school

year with renewed faith and energy.

Guy Harrell, Alternative Education Center Teacher, thanked the Board

for the AEA settlement and stated that he is happy to be the AEA

representative for the Alternative Education Center.

Linda Buchanan, Campus Supervisor III, Norte Vista High School,

stated that she was addressing the Board as a concerned parent and

wanted to inform the District about an ill coyote spotted in the area of

RMK, Loma Vista Middle School, Twinhill and La Granada elementary

schools. Ms. Buchanan stated that unfortunately, Animal Control was

unable to catch the coyote.

President Kraft requested that a warning be sent out to parents on the

District’s automated system.

Chris Jones, Community Member, stated that he has invited a family that

is experiencing hardships to stay with him until they are able to get back

on their feet. The family has two students currently attending Arizona

Middle School and they have been told by Charles Cummins in Student

Services that they will have to leave Arizona Middle School next Friday.

Mr. Jones requested assistance so that the students do not have to

experience yet another hardship.

Mr. Pérez and President Kraft requested that staff take Mr. Jones

telephone number and assist him and the family by allowing the students

to remain at Arizona Middle School.

95.

Student

Representatives

HEARING SESSION


6. Action Items:

The following Consent Agenda items were presented for approval:

a. Ratify Purchase Order List Number 13-2013-2014

b. Approve Personnel Order No. 13-2013-2014

Personnel Order No. 13-2013-2014 pages 97-103 are attached as follows:

96.

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PERSONNEL ORDER #13 – 2013-2014

I. CERTIFICATED GENERAL FUNDS – UNRESTRICTED

A. ASSIGNMENTS

1. SUBSTITUTES

Aguilar, Ramon $100-$120/Day EFF: 03/03/14

Ayala, Daniel Krank, Cheyna

Batson, Amy Laster, Delaney

Brown, Shontay Madrid, Jacobo

Ceja, Jasmin McClune Lopez, Rachel

Corrales, Maria Regalado,Nichol

Diaz, Francisco Rojas, Cecilia

Freeman, Sabrina Snyder, Evan

Gallagher, Tinamarie Wells, Deborah

Gonzalez, John Zamora, Ashantee

Gutierrez, Alejandra

2. TEACHER – FOOTHILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Trujillo, Julie D-15 $93,221.00 EFF: 03/03/14

3. TEACHER – ORRENMAA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Johnson, Robert A-1 $49,524.00 EFF: 02/25/14

4. TEACHER – ARIZONA MIDDLE SCHOOL

Conger, Carly A-1 $49,524.00 EFF: 02/24/14

5. TEACHER – LA SIERRA HIGH SCHOOL

Acuna, Danielle A-1 $49,524.00 EFF: 03/03/14

6. TEACHER – NORTE VISTA HIGH SCHOOL

Arseo, Linda B-1 $52,843.00 EFF: 02/27/14

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PAGES:

97-103

2013-2014

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I. CERTIFICATED GENERAL FUNDS – UNRESTRICTED

B. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENTS

1. TEACHER – LOMA VISTA MIDDLE SCHOOL

Baur, Brian $39.58/Hour EFF: 12/09/13

Not to exceed 6 Hours/Total TO: 05/31/14

To assist with the implementation of the Family Fitness Nights

2. TEACHERS – AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Palmer, Lisa $67.19/Diem EFF: 03/07/14

Powers, Heidi $60.32/Diem TO: 06/30/14

Not to exceed 240 Hours/Total

To provide support to the After School Programs during the absence of the Program

Manager

3. PROJECT SPECIALIST/INSTRUCTION COACH –

ASSESSMENT & STUDENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Lawson, Kelli $39.58/Hour EFF: 03/10/14

Not to exceed 14 Hours/Total TO: 05/31/14

Standardized Testing and Reporting/Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium

(STAR/SBAC) test coordinator for Myra Linn Elementary School

C. RECLASSIFICATION

Name From To Effective Date

Campos, Erica C-4 $57,999.00 D-4 $60,896.00 01/01/14

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II. CERTIFICATED GENERAL FUNDS – RESTRICTED/OTHER FUNDING SOURCES

(Subject to Availability of State and Federal Funds)

A. ASSIGNMENT

1. PROJECT SPECIALIST/INSTRUCTION COACH–FOOTHILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Adams, Denise A-6 $58,822.00 EFF: 02/24/14

B. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENTS

1. TEACHERS – MCAULIFFE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Aparicio, Carmen $39.58/Hour EFF: 03/31/14

Coupe, Kathleen TO: 06/06/14

Johnson, Faith

Milano, Michelle

Ramirez, Francine

Stevens, Caroline

Uceda, Heide

Not to exceed 10 Hours/Each

To provide workshops and trainings for parents and students during Kinder camp

C. RESIGNATIONS

1. TEACHER – STOKOE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Larsen, Heather EFF: 06/30/14

2. TEACHER – ARIZONA MIDDLE SCHOOL

Clark, Jason EFF: 06/30/14

3. TEACHER – NORTE VISTA HIGH SCHOOL

Alger, Tiffany EFF: 06/30/14

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III. CLASSIFIED GENERAL FUNDS – UNRESTRICTED

A. APPOINTMENTS

1. CAMPUS SUPERVISOR – SUBSTITUTE

Name Hourly Rate Effective Date

Arce, Elizabeth $9.49/Hr. 02/18/14

B. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT

1. BILINGUAL ASSISTANT – TWINHILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Renteria, Elena 23-5 $15.84/Hr. EFF: 02/24/14

Not to exceed 45 hours – NTE 15 consecutive workdays TO: 06/02/14

To provide sub coverage for campus supervisor absences – as needed

C. OUT-OF-CLASS

Martinez, Jessica FROM: Health Services Assistant, 28-5, $18.17/Hr., Student

Services

TO: Secretary I, 30-2, $19.22/Hr., Twinhill

EFF: 02/07/14 – 06/10/14 (as needed)

D. SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENT

Asif, Faiza $10.57/Hr. EFF: 03/03/14

Not to exceed 8 hours per day Hillcrest TO: 03/04/14

To provide coverage for transition training for incoming attendance clerk

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IV. CLASSIFIED GENERAL FUND - RESTRICTED/OTHER FUNDING SOURCES (SUBJECT TO

STATE AND FEDERAL FUNDS)

A. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENTS

1. BILINGUAL ASSISTANTS – COLLETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Felix, Veronica 23-5 $15.84/Hr. EFF: 03/24/14

Lasiter, Maxwell 23-1 $12.82/Hr. TO: 06/04/14

Not to exceed 22.5 hours each – NTE 15 consecutive workdays

To provide intervention to students – as needed

2. BILINGUAL ASSISTANT – LA SIERRA HIGH SCHOOL

Garcia, Claudia 23-5 $15.84/Hr. EFF: 03/27/14

Not to exceed 3.5 hours total TO: 03/27/14

To provide translation during parent/teacher conferences

3. BILINGUAL ASSISTANT – PROMENADE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Slack, Erika 23-5 $15.84/Hr. EFF: 02/03/14

Not to exceed 30 hours total – NTE 15 consecutive workdays TO: 06/04/14

To provide afterschool tutoring for English learner students – as needed

4. CAMPUS SUPERVISOR I – MCAULIFFE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Ybarra, Katrina 19-5 $14.31/Hr. EFF: 06/02/14

Not to exceed 6 hours TO: 06/06/14

To provide childcare for Kinder Camp – as needed

5. CLERK TYPIST I – MCAULIFFE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Arnold, Janell 23-5 $15.84/Hr. EFF: 06/02/14



6. FOOD SERVICE WORKER I - MCAULIFFE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Rocha, Maryhelen 19-5 $14.31/Hr. EFF: 06/02/14



7. SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT I – COLLETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Castillo, Susana 23-5 $15.84/Hr. EFF: 03/24/14

Not to exceed 15 hours – NTE 15 consecutive workdays TO: 06/04/14

To provide intervention tutoring to students – as needed

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IV. CLASSIFIED GENERAL FUND - RESTRICTED/OTHER FUNDING SOURCES (SUBJECT TO

STATE AND FEDERAL FUNDS)

A. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENTS (CONTINUED)

8. SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT I – LA SIERRA HIGH SCHOOL

Cortez, Esmeralda 23-5 $15.84/Hr. EFF: 03/27/14

Not to exceed 2.5 hours total TO: 03/27/14

To provide translation during parent/teacher conferences

B. CHANGE IN FUNDING

1. BILINGUAL ASSISTANT – NORTE VISTA HIGH SCHOOL

Torres, Amelia 23-5 $15.84/Hr. EFF: 07/01/13

TO: 06/30/14

Change funding from Limited English Proficient (100%) to Title III (100%)

C. OUT-OF-CLASS

Pena, Jennifer FROM: Food Service Worker II, 22-5, $15.48/Hr., Collett

TO: Instructional Assistant, 23-5, $15.84/Hr., Collett

EFF: 03/24/14 – 06/04/14 (as needed)

Wilhelms, Bernice FROM: Campus Supervisor I, 19-5, $14.31/Hr., Collett

TO: Instructional Assistant, 23-4, $15.10/Hr., Collett

EFF: 03/24/14 – 06/04/14 (as needed)

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V. OTHER

A. APPOINTMENT

1. WALK-ON COACH – CLEARED TO BEGIN SERVICES

[All the coaches listed herein meet the qualifications and competencies required by law.]

Name Sport Site Step/Salary Effective Dates

Shain, Wesley Pep Squad/Cheer Hillcrest

G-1 $2,124.00

50% 09/20/13 – 06/03/14


c. Approve Increase in Work Year – Staff Assistant, Student Attendance

Review Board (SARB) Position – Student Services

d. Approve Addition of Eight and One Half (8.5) Full-Time Elementary

Assistant Principal Positions

e. Approve New Job Description – Director, Professional Development

f. AS AMENDED – Approve Addition of One Director of Professional

Development Position and Salary Range – Instructional Support Services

Amended to clarify that the Salary Range listed is inclusive of Health

and Welfare benefits.

g. Approve New Job Description – School Improvement Officer h. AS AMENDED – Approve Addition of One School Improvement

Officer Position and Salary Range – Superintendent’s Office

Amended to clarify that the Salary Range listed is inclusive of Health

and Welfare benefits.

i. PULLED for a Separate Vote – Approve the 2014-2015 School Year

Calendar

j. Approve Letter of Agreement with 2U Incorporated

k. Approve Overnight Trip – Latina History Day Conference – Norte Vista

High School

l. Approve New Course Descriptions – American Sign Language I and II

m. Approve New Course Description – Dance I

n. AS AMENDED – Approve Revised Course Description – Drawing and

Painting II

Amended to reflect “Beginning with the 2014-2015 school year.”

o. AS AMENDED – Approve Revised Course Description – Drawing and

Painting I

Amended to reflect “Beginning with the 2014-2015 school year.”

Following discussion, the Board approved the Consent Agenda as amended and

with the exception of item 6.i. which was pulled for a separate vote upon a

motion made by Ben Johnson and seconded by Carolyn Wilson.


Noes – 0

104.

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Separate Vote:

i. Approve the 2014-2015 School Year Calendar: Following discussion,

the Board approved the 2014-2015 School Year Calendar upon a motion

made by Carolyn Wilson and seconded by Ben Johnson.

The vote was: Ayes – 3 (Pérez, Wilson, Kaspereen)

Noes – 2 (Kraft, Johnson)

Separate Action Items:

7. Action Taken in Closed Session: Carolyn M. Wilson, Board Clerk,

reported on the following actions taken by the Board of Education in

Closed Session:

1. Student Disciplinary Actions:

a. Expulsion Cases #2013-14 49, as recommended

The vote was:

Ayes – 5 (Pérez, Wilson, Kraft, Kaspereen, Johnson)

Noes – 0

2. Public Employee Appointments: The Board will return to Closed

Session for further consideration.

8. PULLED Adopt Resolution No. 29 – Certificated Non-Reelections

9. AS AMENDED – Adopt Resolution No. 30 – Notification to

Certificated Administrative Employees of Possible Release or Non-

Reelection: Following discussion, the Board approved adoption of

Resolution No. 30 – Notification to Certificated Administrative

Employees of Possible Release or Non-Reelection as amended to reflect

that employee number 2013-14-M1 was pulled from the resolution upon

a motion made by Ben Johnson and seconded by Carolyn Wilson.


Noes – 0

10. Review Proposed Revisions to Article 4 (Series 4000) Board Policies

and Administrative Regulations Entitled “Personnel”: Following

discussion, the Board approved waiving the seconding reading and

adopted BP 4020 Drug, Alcohol and Tobacco-Free Workplace; AR 4031

Complaints Concerning Discrimination in Employment and AR 4032

Reasonable Accommodation upon a motion made by Art Kaspereen, Jr.

and seconded by Carolyn Wilson.


Noes – 0

The Board requested that BP/AR 4040 Employee Use of Technology be

brought back for a second reading with the Superintendent’s

recommendation related to employee’s passwords.

105.

Separate Vote

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SEPARATE

ACTION ITEMS

Action Taken in

Closed Session

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Discussion/Information Items:

11. Summary of Conferences and Trainings: The Summary of Conferences

and Trainings was received.

Mr. Pérez referred to page 6 an out-of-state training in Kansas City for

one person at $360.00.

Leigh Hawkinson, AEA President, clarified the information since Ms.

Eves was not in the District when this trip occurred. The amount

reflected was to cover substitute coverage, this conference was co-

funded.

Mr. Pérez requested that future paperwork reflect when conferences

are co-funded.

President Kraft announced that this week is the “Week of the School

Administrator.” President Kraft on behalf of the Board of Education recognized

the District’s school administrators and thanked them for all they do on behalf of

students.

The Board of Education adjourned to Closed Session at 8:25 p.m. with action

expected following Closed Session.

The meeting reconvened at 8:45 p.m.

Action Taken in Closed Session:

Carolyn M. Wilson, Board Clerk, reported that the Board of Education took

action in Closed Session to make the following appointments:

The Board of Education is pleased to announce the appointment of Julie

Koehler-Mount as Director, Professional Development, effective July 1,

2014, at:

Group 9B, Step 5 $120,729.00 plus Y-Rate The vote was: Ayes – 5 (Pérez, Wilson, Kraft, Kaspereen, Johnson)

Noes – 0

The Board of Education is pleased to announce the appointment of

Sandy Fielding as Principal, Alvord High School, effective July 1, 2014,

at:

Group 9A, Step 4 $113,384.00


Noes – 0

Abstain – 1 (Pérez)

Mr. Pérez left the room and abstained due to a conflict of

interest.

106.

DISCUSSION

INFORMATION

ITEMS

Week of the School

Administrator

Adjourn

Reconvene

Action Taken in

Closed Session



Joshua Moss as Principal, Villegas Middle School, effective July 1,

2014, at:

Group 9B, Step 3 $111,890.00 The vote was: Ayes – 5 (Pérez, Wilson, Kraft, Kaspereen, Johnson)

Noes – 0


Patricia Schiessel as High School Assistant Principal, La Sierra High

School, effective July 1, 2014, at:

Group 4, Step 5 $109,387.00 The vote was: Ayes – 5 (Pérez, Wilson, Kraft, Kaspereen, Johnson)

Noes – 0


Michelle Pierce as Elementary Assistant Principal, Arlanza Elementary

School, effective July 1, 2014, at:

Group I, Step 5 $103,673.00 The vote was: Ayes – 5 (Pérez, Wilson, Kraft, Kaspereen, Johnson)

Noes – 0


Karen Ribaudo as Assistant Principal, site to be determined, effective

July 1, 2014, at:


Noes – 0

Carolyn M. Wilson, Board Clerk, reported that the Board of Education took

action in Closed Session to make the following reassignments:

The Board of Education took action to reassign Laura Roy as Counselor,

site to be determined, effective July 1, 2014, at:

Counselor Salary Schedule 130, Step 8 $92,359.00 The vote was: Ayes – 5 (Pérez, Wilson, Kraft, Kaspereen, Johnson)

Noes – 0

107.

Action Taken in

Closed Session

Continued


The Board of Education took action to reassign Will Mynster as

Elementary Assistant Principal, site to be determined, effective July 1,

2014, at:


Noes – 0

The Board of Education took action to reassign Liana Collica as


2014, at:


Noes – 0

The Board of Education took action to reassign Ken Bowyer as


2014, at:

Group I, Step 5 $103,673.00 The vote was: Ayes – 3 (Pérez, Wilson, Kraft)

Noes – 2 (Johnson, Kaspereen)

The Board of Education took action to reassign Diana Ochoa as High

School Assistant Principal, Norte Vista High School, effective July 1,

2014, at:

No change in compensation The vote was: Ayes – 4 (Pérez, Wilson, Kraft, Johnson)

Noes – 1 (Kaspereen)

Board/Superintendent Comments:

José Luis Pérez ~ “No comment.”

Carolyn M. Wilson ~ Mrs. Wilson congratulated Leigh Hawkinson and the

negotiations teams and stated that this agreement is precedent setting. Mrs.

Wilson wished everyone well in their new positions and congratulated Josh

Moss on his appointment and thanked him for coming to the Board Meeting.

Greg Kraft ~ Mr. Kraft was notified by a parent that the lights at Hillcrest High

School are staying on all night and requested that someone check into it. Mr.

Kraft stated that getting negotiations finished this quickly is a record and the

Board is pleased to finally be in a position to give back to staff. Mr. Kraft

assured classified staff and management that the Board cares about them too and

they are aware of the positions that need to be restored.

108.

Action Taken in

Closed Session

Continued

BOARD/SUPT.

COMMENTS


Ben Johnson ~ Mr. Johnson congratulated everyone on their appointments and

the AEA membership for their agreement. Mr. Johnson believes that we need to

have more creative pathways for our staff and he believes that will happen with

our new Superintendent. Mr. Johnson enjoyed participating in Read Across

America and stated it was a joy to see the students light up.

Art Kaspereen, Jr. ~ Mr. Kaspereen expressed concerns about holding

recognitions at La Granada due to limited space and feels that the recognitions

should be held at other sites across the District as well. Mr. Kaspereen stated that

he hopes he does not need to restate this same concern again next year. Mr.

Kaspereen stated that it was a pleasure to read to students during Read Across

America and he enjoyed hearing the kindergarten kids laugh.

Dr. Salazar ~ Dr. Salazar stated that with students being at the core of what we

are and should be doing, it was a pleasure to visit with La Sierra High School

students recently and he was refreshed by his dialogue with them on what they

believe a quality teacher is. Dr. Salazar will be working with Leigh Hawkinson

to define teacher quality. Dr. Salazar is also working with Lanelle Gordon, from

Riverside County Office of Education, on developing teacher and administrator

programs. Dr. Salazar echoed all the positive comments related to negotiations

and stated that he is impressed with Leigh Hawkinson’s willingness to approach

negotiations in a different manner and being open to suggestions. Dr. Salazar

stated that we still have a lot of hard work ahead of us, but he believes we are in

a positive era. Dr. Salazar congratulated all of those that received promotions

tonight and wished them well in their new positions.

The meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.

_________________________________

Sid Salazar, Ed.D.

Secretary to the Board of Education

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ADJOURNMENT

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