Boone County
September 11, 2025 7:00 PM
Regular Meeting Boone County Board of Education
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I. CALL TO ORDER
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  Welcome to the Boone County School District
Regular Board Meeting

II. NATIONAL ANTHEM
II.A. The National Anthem will be presented by Boone County High School
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III. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
III.A. The Pledge to the Flag will be led by students from Yealey Elementary School
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IV. GOOD NEWS
IV.A. September 2025 Break The Mold Recipient, Allison Mueller, Gray Middle School Science Teacher
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Congratulations to 7th grade science teacher Allison Mueller of Gray Middle school. She is breaking the mold of teaching science.  In her class there are no lectures, only experiments that require critical thinking to problem solve.


 

IV.B. Kentucky World Language Association 2025 Outstanding Administrator Award
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Ryle High School Assistant Principal Cody Ryan is the Kentucky World Language Association 2025 Outstanding Administrator of the Year. This award recognizes a school administrator who has demonstrated exemplary support of world language learning and teaching at their school.  He will be officially recognized Saturday the 13th at the KWLA fall conference in Lexington.


 

IV.C. Two District Students on the Education Commissioners Advisory Council
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Congratulations to Prisha Shah of Ryle High School and Tara Rakesh of Cooper High School.  They were selected to be on the Kentucky Education Commissioners Student Advisory Council for the 25-26 school year. The council meets to provide valuable student feedback on critical issues impacting public education. The Commissioners Student Advisory Council was recently modeled after our very own Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council also known as the SSAC. The same group that student Representative AJ Wyckoff presides over.  Boone County Schools started the SSAC as the first one in the Commonwealth 24 years ago.  Ms. Rakesh also serves on the SSAC.


 

IV.D. Boone County School District Preschool Ratings
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The Boone County School District Preschool ratings are out and 10 of our preschools earned a three-star rating.  Yealey Elementary earned a five-star rating. Here to acknowledge this honor are Preschool Director Dr. Mike Shires, Principal Renee Turner, Preschool Teacher Barbel Kyser and Para-educators Carlie Townsend and Jessica Sander.  Congratulations to the following schools:


 

IV.E. The Orange Frog Returns
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Mann Elementary School once again embarks on a training mission to promote positive school culture among staff, students and the community. Principal Connie Crigger is here to explain why you want to choose to be orange, not green.


 

V. STUDENT BOARD MEMBER REPRESENTATIVE REPORT
V.A. Mr. AJ Wyckoff will give the Student Board Member Representative report.
VI. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
VII. PUBLIC HEARING
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VII.A. To Hear Comments From the Public on the Tax Rate Levy
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VIII. AUDIENCE OF CITIZENS
VIII.A. The board welcomes the opportunity to hear from the community and inform the board of your views on matters before the board, please keep in mind: • The Board of Education agenda is set and by statute, the board can only discuss the items that are present on the agenda. • The board cannot legally, nor would the board discuss an issue specific to an employee or student in respect to privacy. • Reminder: the meetings are streamed live on Youtube, please be respectful in your comments. • If you have a concern that you would like a response from the administration, feel free to leave your information as directed. • Keep comments to 2 minutes, so that all that wish to speak may speak. • The Giving/Gifting of time to another person is not permitted.
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IX. RECOMMENDED ACTION - CONSENT AGENDA
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I recommend the following Consent Agenda items for Board approval.    In voting, please list any disqualifications (i.e. bills) that are appropriate.

IX.A. Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of August 14, 2025
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For the Board to approve the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of August 14, 2025, as presented.

 

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IX.B. Bill List
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IX.C. Treasurer's Report
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IX.D. Leaves of Absence
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The following persons have submitted leave of absence requests for board approval:

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IX.E. Emergency Request for Conner Middle School Sanitary and Storm Lines
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For the Board to approve the Emergency Request for Conner Middle School Sanitary and Storm Lines, as presented.

 

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IX.F. Request for Re-Bid for Cooper High School, HVAC Controls, BG 25-185
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For the Board to approve the Request for Re-Bid for Cooper High School, HVAC Controls, BG 25-185, as presented.

 

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IX.G. Revised BG-1 for BCS Paving Improvements 2025, BG 25-231
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For the Board to approve the Revised BG-1 for BCS Paving Improvements 2025, BG 25-231, as presented.

 

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IX.H. BG-5 for BCS HVAC Controls, BG 22-250
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For the Board to approve the BG-5 for BCS HVAC Controls, BG 22-250, as presented.

 

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IX.I. BG-1 for Boone County Early Childhood Center, Renovations, BG 26-051
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For the Board to approve the BG-1 for Boone County Early Childhood Center, Renovations, BG 26-051, as presented.

 

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IX.J. Change Order #1 for BCS Paving Improvements 2025, BG 25-231
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For the Board to approve the Change Order #1 for BCS Paving Improvements 2025, BG 25-231 with an increase of $153,381.00, as presented.

 

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IX.K. Change Order #2 for BCS HVAC Improvements 2024, BG 24-145
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For the Board to approve the Change Order #2 for BCS HVAC Improvements 2024, BG 24-145 with an increase of $71,496.00, as presented.

 

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IX.L. Change Order #4 for Conner High School, Fieldhouse, BG 23-470
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For the Board to approve the Change Order #4 for Conner High School, Fieldhouse, BG 23-470 with an increase of $19,772.00, as presented.

 

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IX.M. Change Order #1 for Ryle High School, Bleacher Upgrades, BG 25-183
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For the Board to approve the Change Order #1 for Ryle High School, Bleacher Upgrades, BG 25-183 with a decrease of $1,250.00, as presented.

 

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IX.N. Change Order #2 for Kelly Elementary School, Roof, BG 25-230
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For the Board to approve the Change Order #2 for Kelly Elementary School, Roof, BG 25-230 with an increase of $20,000.00, as presented.

 

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IX.O. Contract - Yealey Elementary to Purchase Computers.260176
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For the Board to approve the Contract - Yealey Elementary to Purchase Computers.260176, as presented.

 

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IX.P. Facility Use Agreement for Cooper High School and Alive@25-Debbie Fisher.2025-2026
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For the Board to approve the Facility Use Agreement for Cooper High School and Alive@25-Debbie Fisher.2025-2026, as presented.

 

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IX.Q. Facility Use Agreement for Conner Middle School and CMS PTO.2025-2026
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For the Board to approve the Facility Use Agreement for Conner Middle School and CMS PTO.2025-2026, as presented.

 

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IX.R. Facility Use Agreement for Gray Middle School and GMS PTSO.Events 25-26
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For the Board to approve the Facility Use Agreement for Gray Middle School and GMS PTSO.Events 25-26, as presented.

 

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IX.S. Facility Use Agreement for Ockerman Middle School and OMS PTSO.Dances2025-2026
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For the Board to approve the Facility Use Agreement for Ockerman Middle School and OMS PTSO.Dances2025-2026, as presented.

 

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IX.T. Facility Use Agreement for Ockerman Middle School and OMS PTSO Fallfest.10-25-25
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For the Board to approve the Facility Use Agreement for Ockerman Middle School and OMS PTSO Fallfest.10-25-25, as presented.

 

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IX.U. Facility Use Agreement for Goodridge Elementary School and Good News Club.Fall2025
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For the Board to approve the Facility Use Agreement for Goodridge Elementary School and Good News Club.Fall2025, as presented.

 

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IX.V. Facility Use Agreement for Kelly Elementary School with Michelle Potts-Girl Scouts.10-1-25
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For the Board to approve the Facility Use Agreement for Kelly Elementary School with Michelle Potts-Girl Scouts.10-1-25, as presented.

 

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IX.W. Facility Use Agreement for New Haven Elementary School with NHES PTO.2025-2026
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For the Board to approve the Facility Use Agreement for New Haven Elementary School with NHES PTO.2025-2026, as presented.

 

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IX.X. Facility Use Agreement for North Pointe Elementary with Ethan's Purpose.09-2025
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For the Board to approve the Facility Use Agreement for North Pointe Elementary with Ethan's Purpose.09-2025, as presented.

 

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IX.Y. Facility Use Agreement for Steeplechase Elementary School and SCES PTO.Events 2025-2026
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For the Board to approve the Facility Use Agreement for Steeplechase Elementary School and SCES PTO.Events 2025-2026, as presented.

 

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IX.Z. Facility Use Agreement - Thornwilde Elementary School with Michelle Potts-Girls Scouts.
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For the Board to approve the Facility Use Agreement - Thornwilde Elementary School with Michelle Potts-Girls Scouts., as presented.

 

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IX.AA. Facility Use Agreement for Yealey Elementary School and YES PTA.2025-2026
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For the Board to approve the Facility Use Agreement for Yealey Elementary School and YES PTA.2025-2026, as presented.

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IX.BB. Field Trip - Conner High School FFA to Indianapolis.10.2025
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For the Board to approve the Field Trip - Conner High School FFA to Indianapolis.10.2025, as presented.

 

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IX.CC. Field Trip - Conner High School Cheer to Orlando with Airfare.02.2026
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For the Board to approve the Field Trip - Conner High School Cheer to Orlando with Airfare.02.2026, as presented.

 

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IX.DD. Field Trip - Conner High School Dance Team to Orlando with Airline.02-2026
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For the Board to approve the Field Trip - Conner High School Dance Team to Orlando with Airline.02-2026, as presented.

 

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IX.EE. Field Trip - Cooper High School FFA to Indianapolis with Charter.10.2025
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For the Board to approve the Field Trip - Cooper High School FFA to Indianapolis with Charter.10.2025, as presented.

 

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IX.FF. Field Trip - Cooper High School Drama Club to New York.04-2026
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For the Board to approve the Field Trip - Cooper High School Drama Club to New York.04-2026, as presented.

 

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IX.GG. Field Trip - Ryle High School Band to Chattanooga with Charter.10.2025
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For the Board to approve the Field Trip - Ryle High School Band to Chattanooga with Charter.10.2025, as presented.

 

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IX.HH. Field Trip - Ryle High School Cheer to Orlando with Airline.02.2026
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For the Board to approve the Field Trip - Ryle High School Cheer to Orlando with Airline.02.2026, as presented.

 

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IX.II. Professional Development - The Reading League - Goodridge Elementary School
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For the Board to approve th4 Professional Development - The Reading League - Goodridge Elementary School, as presented.

 

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IX.JJ. Bailey Education Group, LLC - Proposal for Comprehensive Curriculum Department Review
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For the Board to approve the Bailey Education Group, LLC - Proposal for Comprehensive Curriculum Department Review, as presented.

 

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IX.KK. 1N5 - Memorandum of Understanding
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For the Board to approve the  1N5 - Memorandum of Understanding, as presented. 

 

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IX.LL. Family Care Counseling Solutions, LLC - Memorandum of Understanding
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For the Board to approve the Family Care Counseling Solutions, LLC - Memorandum of Understanding, as presented.

 

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IX.MM. Hope Behavioral Health, LLC - Memorandum of Understanding
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For the Board to approve the Hope Behavioral Health, LLC - Memorandum of Understanding, as presented.

 

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IX.NN. MEBS & Associates Counseling - Memorandum of Understanding
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For the Board to approve the MEBS & Associates Counseling - Memorandum of Understanding, as presented.

 

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IX.OO. Northern Kentucky Independent Health Department (NKY Health) - Memorandum of Agreement
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For the Board to approve the Northern Kentucky Independent Health Department (NKY Health) - Memorandum of Agreement, as presented.

 

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IX.PP. Ramey Estep Homes, Inc / Regroup - Memorandum of Understanding
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For the Board to approve the Ramey Estep Homes, Inc / Regroup - Memorandum of Understanding, as presented.

 

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IX.QQ. Sarah Reilly, LLC dba Mindful Hive - Memorandum of Understanding
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For the Board to approve the Sarah Reilly, LLC dba Mindful Hive - Memorandum of Understanding, as presented.

 

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IX.RR. KDE Certification of Head-start Agreements & Memorandum of Understanding for Transportation
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For the Board to approve the KDE Certification of Head-start Agreements & Memorandum of Understanding for Transportation, as presented.

 

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IX.SS. ARC Chair Representatives
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For the Board to approve the ARC Chair Representatives, as presented.

 

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IX.TT. Shortened School Day Request - Special Education
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For the Board to approve the Shortened School Day Request for twelve students with medical needs, as presented.

 

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X. RECOMMENDED ACTION - OLD BUSINESS
X.A. No Old Business
XI. RECOMMENDED ACTION - NEW BUSINESS
XI.A. Tax Rate Levy and Property Assessment Vote
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For the Board to vote to levy the tax rates as presented generating the maximum of 4% revenues:

            65.5 cents per $100 valuation of real estate

            65.5 cents per $100 valuation of tangible property

            49.7 cents per $100 valuation of motor vehicles


 

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XI.B. Working Budget For FY2026
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XI.C. Expansion of Student Opportunities
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For the Board to approve the Expansion of Student Opportunities, as presented.

 

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XII. INFORMATION, PROPOSALS, COMMUNICATIONS
XII.A. Human Resource Actions
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XII.B. Worker's Compensation Claims
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XII.C. Overtime Report
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XII.D. Construction Status Report
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XII.E. Energy Management Report
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XII.F. FYI: Field Trips and Fundraisers Approved at Superintendent or Principal Level List
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XII.G. Board Member Committee Reports
XIII. CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION PER KRS 61.810
XIII.A. CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION PER KRS 61.810(1)(c) Proposed or Pending Litigation Involving a Public Agency.
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For the Board to approve the CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION PER KRS 61.810(1)(c) Proposed or Pending Litigation Involving a Public Agency, as presented.

 
 

 

XIV. ITEMS AS A RESULT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
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XIV.A. Filing of Administrative Appeal in Circuit Court
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For the Board to approve the Filing of Administrative Appeal in Circuit Court , as presented.

 

XV. ADJOURN