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I.
Call To Order
Mr. Vest called the Regular Meeting of the Russell Independent Board of Education to order at 6:00 p.m.
I.A.
Moment of Silence
Mr. Vest led those in attendance in a Moment of Silence.
I.B.
Pledge to the United States Flag
Mr. Vest 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 #68589 - Motion Passed: Approval of the agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Samuel Pack and a second by Mr. Johnny Highfield.
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Mr. Johnny Highfield
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Yes
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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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Mr. Sean Whitt
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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.
Recognition of RHS, RMS and RMIS Academic Teams and Coaches
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 Special Called Meeting on March 24, 2026
Order #68590 - Motion Passed: Approval of the minutes from the March 24, 2026 Special Called Meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt and a second by Mr. Samuel Pack.
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Mr. Johnny Highfield
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Yes
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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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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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VI.B.
Treasurer's Report
Order #68591 - Motion Passed: Approval of the Treasurer's Report showing a balance of $9,016,472.68 passed with a motion by Mr. Johnny Highfield and a second by Mr. Samuel Pack.
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Mr. Johnny Highfield
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Yes
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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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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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VI.C.
Payment of Accounts Payable and Payroll
Order #68592 - Motion Passed: Approval of payment of Accounts Payable and Payroll passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt and a second by Mr. Johnny Highfield.
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Mr. Johnny Highfield
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Yes
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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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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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VII.
Consent Agenda
Order #68593 - Motion Passed: Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest and a second by Mr. John Jones.
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Mr. Johnny Highfield
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Yes
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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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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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VII.A.
Fundraisers
VII.B.
Overnight Trips
VII.C.
Rental Applications
VII.D.
Approval of Fidelity Bond of Treasurer
VII.E.
Approval of School and District Professional Development Plans
VII.F.
Approval of Bid Awards for Fuel, Waste and Instructional and Office Supplies
VIII.
New Business
VIII.A.
Consider approval and payment of Pay Application #9 in the amount of $219,208.61 for BG#25-264 RHS HVAC and RATC Roof Project
Order #68594 - Motion Passed: Approval and payment of Pay Application #9 in the amount of $219,208.61 for BG#25-264 RHS HVAC and RATC Roof Project passed with a motion by Mr. Samuel Pack and a second by Mr. Johnny Highfield.
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Mr. Johnny Highfield
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Yes
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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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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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VIII.B.
Consider payment of Architect Invoice #7 for BG#25-264 RHS HVAC and RATC Roof Project in the amount of $10,544.72
Order #68595 - Motion Passed: Approval to pay Architect Invoice #7 for BG#25-264 RHS HVAC and RATC Roof Project in the amount of $10,544.72 passed with a motion by Mr. Samuel Pack and a second by Mr. John Jones.
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Mr. Johnny Highfield
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Yes
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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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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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VIII.C.
Consider approval of District Insurance Renewal through the Houchens Insurance Group
Order #68596 - Motion Passed: Approval of Property, Fleet and Liability Insurance at a cost of $347,181.44, Workers' Compensation at a cost of $76,819.51 and Cyber Liability at a cost of $12,717.48 through Houchens Insurance Group passed with a motion by Mr. Johnny Highfield and a second by Mr. Samuel Pack.
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Mr. Johnny Highfield
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Yes
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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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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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VIII.D.
Consider award of FY26 Audit bid to Kelley Galloway Smith Goolsby, PSC
Order #68597 - Motion Passed: Award of FY26 Audit bid to Kelley Galloway Smith Goolsby, PSC at a cost of $20,000 passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.
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Mr. Johnny Highfield
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Yes
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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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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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VIII.E.
Consider approval of MOU with University of the Cumberlands for Student Teaching
Order #68598 - Motion Passed: Approval of MOU with University of the Cumberlands for Student Teaching passed with a motion by Mr. Samuel Pack and a second by Mr. Johnny Highfield.
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Mr. Johnny Highfield
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Yes
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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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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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VIII.F.
Consider approval of payment of Spring Teacher Academy Stipends
Order #68599 - Motion Passed: Approval of payment of Spring Teacher Academy Stipends as requested passed with a motion by Mr. Johnny Highfield and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.
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Mr. Johnny Highfield
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Yes
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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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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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VIII.G.
Consider approval of submitted Booster Fundraisers
Order #68600 - Motion Passed: Approval of submitted Booster Fundraisers passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Mr. Johnny Highfield.
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Mr. Johnny Highfield
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Yes
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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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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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VIII.H.
Selection of RHS Graduation Speaker
IX.
Updates and Information
IX.A.
Student Enrollment/Attendance Reports
IX.B.
Meeting Reminder-May 18, 2026
IX.C.
SBDM Information
IX.D.
Cards/Letters
X.
Superintendent's Progress Reports/Updates
XI.
Other Business and Information
XI.A.
Enter into Executive Session per KRS 61.810 1 (b) Property and (f) Personnel
Order #68601 - Motion Passed: Enter into Executive Session Per KRS 61.810 (1) b Property and (1) (f) Personnel at 6:35 p.m. passed with a motion by Mr. Johnny Highfield and a second by Mr. Samuel Pack.
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Mr. Johnny Highfield
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Yes
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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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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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XI.B.
Return from Executive Session
Order #68602 - Motion Passed: Return from Executive Session at 7:36 p.m. passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.
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Mr. Johnny Highfield
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Yes
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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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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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XII.
Closing
Order #68603 - Motion Passed: Meeting adjournment at 7:37 p.m. passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Mr. Samuel Pack.
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Mr. Johnny Highfield
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Yes
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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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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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