I.
Call To Order
Mr. Whitt called the Regular Meeting of the Russell Independent Board of Education to order at 6:00 p.m.
I.A.
Moment of Silence
Mr. Whitt led those in attendance in a Moment of Silence.
I.B.
Pledge to the United States Flag
Mr. Whitt led those in attendance in the Pledge to the United States Flag.
I.C.
District Mission Statement
Our mission is to inspire and empower all students to reach their maximum potential: one student, one lesson, one day at a time.
Progressing into the future…
Our Students are our top priority.
Our School Family plays a crucial role in student development, achievement, and success.
Our Parents are supportive partners and are essential in the advancement of each student.
Our Community shares our desire to develop highly skilled and productive citizens.
Our Technology enables our students to reach beyond the classroom.
Our Culture inspires leadership and excellence.
Our Academics focus on rigorous standards and global success.
II.
Adopt the Agenda
Order #68236 - Motion Passed: Approval of the agenda passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Mr. Terry Vest.
Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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Ms. Judy Ledford
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Absent
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Mr. Samuel Pack
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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III.
Delegations
Procedures for Addressing the Board of Education
The Russell Independent School District Board of Education encourages attendance at meetings of the Board of Education. The Board of Education understands that from time to time the public may wish to share opinions with them at these meetings. Procedures for speaking to the Board of Education are detailed below:
· Those who wish to address the Board of Education must sign the Delegation sheet provided prior to each Regular Meeting. This sheet can be found beside the Board Agenda on a podium near the entrance of the room.
· Generally, in the first ten minutes of the Meeting, the Board Chair will ask for delegations. At this time please state your name, the name of the organization or group that you are representing, and the subject that you would like to address. Please keep in mind that issues regarding a specific school should be shared with Principal and/or Site Based Decision Making Council, as that is the governing body for that school.
· Individuals may address the Board of Education for a maximum of 5 minutes, as determined by the Board Chair.
· The Board Chair reserves the right to intervene in order to maintain order and to ensure the expedient conduct of the Board’s business.
· Comments to the Board should be stated in a professional manner. Accusations and/or disparaging remarks about individuals will not be permitted.
IV.
Recognitions/Achievements/Reports
IV.A.
I Believe Foundation
V.
Notification of Personnel Matters
Personnel for Board Information Only in accordance with KRS 160.390 (2)
VI.
Regular Business
VI.A.
Approval of Minutes of the August 26, 2024 Regular Meeting
Order #68237 - Motion Passed: Approval of minutes from the August 26, 2024 Regular Meeting passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Mr. Terry Vest.
Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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Ms. Judy Ledford
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Absent
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Mr. Samuel Pack
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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VI.B.
Treasurer's Report
Order #68238 - Motion Passed: Approval of the Treasurer's Report showing a balance of $6,553,641.68
passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt and a second by Mr. Samuel Pack.
Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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Ms. Judy Ledford
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Absent
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Mr. Samuel Pack
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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VI.C.
Payment of Accounts Payable and Payroll
Order #68239 - Motion Passed: Approval of payment of Accounts Payable and Payroll passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest and a second by Mr. John Jones.
Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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Ms. Judy Ledford
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Absent
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Mr. Samuel Pack
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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VII.
Consent Agenda
Order #68240 - Motion Passed: Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Mr. Terry Vest.
Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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Ms. Judy Ledford
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Absent
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Mr. Samuel Pack
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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VII.A.
Fundraisers
VII.B.
Overnight Trips
VII.C.
Rental Applications
VII.D.
Student Fees/Field Trips
VII.E.
Approval of Final Deeper Learning Initiative Stipends
VII.F.
KETS FY2023-2024 Technology Activity Report
VIII.
New Business
VIII.A.
Consider approval of Working Budget for 2024-2025
Order #68241 - Motion Passed: Approval of Working Budget for 2024-2025 passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt and a second by Mr. John Jones.
Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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Ms. Judy Ledford
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Absent
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Mr. Samuel Pack
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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VIII.B.
Consider approval of an Administrative Period of October 1, 2024 to December 31,204, a Stability Period of January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025, and the Measurement Period will be October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025 for compliance with the Affordable Care Act
Order #68242 - Motion Passed: Approval of an Administrative Period of October 1, 2024 to December 31,204, a Stability Period of January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025, and the Measurement Period will be October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025 for compliance with the Affordable Care Act passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest and a second by Mr. Samuel Pack.
Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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Ms. Judy Ledford
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Absent
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Mr. Samuel Pack
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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VIII.C.
Consider authorization to make appropriate monetary transfers from the Capital Outlay and/or Building Fund(s) to the Bond Fund to account for the payment of bond indebtedness as needed through June 30, 2025
Order #68243 - Motion Passed: Authorization to make appropriate monetary transfers from the Capital Outlay and/or Building Fund(s) to the Bond Fund to account for the payment of bond indebtedness as needed through June 30, 2025 passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Mr. Samuel Pack.
Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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Ms. Judy Ledford
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Absent
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Mr. Samuel Pack
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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VIII.D.
Consider the addition of one 6.5 hour Instructional Aide for the Russell Primary Preschool Program for the remainder of the 2024-2025 School Year
Order #68244 - Motion Passed: Approval of the addition of one 6.5 hour Instructional Aide for the Russell Primary Preschool Program for the remainder of the 2024-2025 School Year passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.
Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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Ms. Judy Ledford
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Absent
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Mr. Samuel Pack
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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VIII.E.
Consider approval of G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers Agreement
Order #68245 - Motion Passed: Approval of G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers Agreement passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt and a second by Mr. Samuel Pack.
Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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Ms. Judy Ledford
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Absent
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Mr. Samuel Pack
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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VIII.F.
Consider the creation of a Archery Team and Coach for 4th & 5th Grade students at RMIS
Order #68246 - Motion Passed: the creation of a Archery Team and Coach for 4th & 5th Grade students at RMIS passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Mr. Terry Vest.
Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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Ms. Judy Ledford
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Absent
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Mr. Samuel Pack
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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VIII.G.
Consider the purchase of Archery Equipment at an estimated cost of $10,336
Order #68247 - Motion Passed: Approval to purchase Archery Equipment at an estimated cost of $10,336 passed with a motion by Mr. Samuel Pack and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.
Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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Ms. Judy Ledford
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Absent
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Mr. Samuel Pack
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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VIII.H.
Consider approval of Speech Therapy School Based Contract
Order #68248 - Motion Passed: Approval of Speech Therapy School Based Contract with May Speech, LLC passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Mr. Terry Vest.
Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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Ms. Judy Ledford
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Absent
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Mr. Samuel Pack
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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VIII.I.
Consider submission of a request to the Kentucky Department of Education, for a waiver from the requirement to adopt a new District Facilities Plan and to extend the existing plan
Order #68249 - Motion Passed: Approval to request of the Kentucky Department of Education, a waiver from the requirement to adopt a new District Facilities Plan and to extend the existing plan passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Mr. Terry Vest.
Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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Ms. Judy Ledford
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Absent
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Mr. Samuel Pack
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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VIII.J.
Consider approval of Booster Fundraisers
Order #68250 - Motion Passed: Approval of Booster Fundraisers passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt and a second by Mr. Samuel Pack.
Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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Ms. Judy Ledford
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Absent
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Mr. Samuel Pack
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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IX.
Updates and Information
IX.A.
Student Enrollment/Attendance Reports
IX.B.
Meeting Reminder-October 28, 2024
IX.C.
SBDM Information
IX.D.
Cards/Letters
X.
Superintendent's Progress Reports/Updates
XI.
Other Business and Information
XII.
Closing
Order #68251 - Motion Passed: Meeting adjournment at 7:11 p.m. passed with a motion by Mr. Samuel Pack and a second by Mr. John Jones.
Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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Ms. Judy Ledford
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Absent
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Mr. Samuel Pack
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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