September 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Board Meeting
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1. Opening Exercises
Speaker(s):
Board President
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1.1. Call to Order
Description:
Board President will call the Board Meeting to order.
Speaker(s):
Board President
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1.2. Opening Exercises
Description:
 Please rise, recite the Pledge of Allegiance and observe a moment of silence. Pledge Leaders -
Speaker(s):
Board President
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1.3. Meeting Announcements
Description:
A Board Meeting was held on August 24, 2026 at 7:00 PM in the District Administration Board Room.
An Executive Session was held on August 24, 2026 from 7:29-7:55 PM in the District Administration Conference Room for legal agency business discussions in accordance with Title 65 Section 708 (a) 5. A Workshop Meeting was held on September 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM in the District Administration Board Room. An Executive Session was held on September 14, 2026 at 7:40 PM in the District Administration Board Room for Personnel discussions in accordance with Title 65 Section 708 (a) 1. An Executive Session will be held prior to the September 28, 2026 Board Meeting at 6:30 PM for Personnel discussions in accordance with Title 65 Section 708 (a) 1. A Board Meeting will be held on September 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM in the District Administration Board Room. A Workshop Meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM in the District Administration Board Room. (Note change of day due to Holiday) A Board Meeting will be held on October 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM in the District Administration Board Room.
Speaker(s):
Board President
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1.4. Roll Call
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Speaker(s):
Board Recording Secretary
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1.5. Presentations/Recognition
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None at the time.
Speaker(s):
Board President
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1.6. Public Comment - Only on the Board's Proposed Approval of the Agenda as Presented or as Modified
Description:
Public comment will only be permitted to discuss whether or not an item currently listed on the draft agenda that has been posted should be on the agenda or off the agenda. No discussion on the substance of the agenda item will be permitted since the discussion will be exclusively limited to whether or not an item should appear on the agenda.
Speaker(s):
Board President
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1.7. Approval of Agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
MOTION by , SECONDED by , to approve the agenda as presented or in the Alternative.
Recommended Motion(s) #2:
In the Alternative - MOTION by , SECONDED by , to approve the agenda with the following items (or items) to be stricken from the agenda....
Speaker(s):
Board President
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1.8. Public Comment - Traditional Public Comment Period on Agenda Items Only
Description:
Welcome to the Board Meeting of the Lehighton Area School District. We now open the public comment portion of our meeting.
Please note that this session is recorded. Speakers will be called in the order they signed up. When recognized, please state your name and municipality for the record. Each speaker has 3 minutes to speak. We ask that you keep your comments respectful and direct them to the presiding officer. Failure to follow these rules - including the use of profanity, personal attacks, or disruption - may result in the forfeiture of your speaking time or removal from the meeting. Thank you for your cooperation.
Speaker(s):
Board President
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1.9. Reports
Description:
Reports will be given at this time.
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1.9.A. Student Board Representatives Report
Speaker(s):
Student Board Representatives
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1.9.B. Superintendent Report
Speaker(s):
Superintendent
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1.9.C. Business Administrator Report
Speaker(s):
Business Administrator
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1.9.D. LCCC Representative Report
Speaker(s):
LCCC Representative
Attachments:
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1.9.E. CLIU Representative Report
Description:
Speaker(s):
CLIU Representative
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1.9.F. Add Agenda Item - Preliminary AFR
Recommended Motion(s):
MOTION by D. Bradley, SECONDED by J. Glaush to add to the agenda - Order the Administration to provide The Preliminary AFR Reporting to the Board by October 15, 2026, 2 weeks before it is officially due under state code, as Item 2.11.
Description:
This item was added to the agenda "to best meet the requirements the District is lawfully required to do, so the District does not neglect the state code." |
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1.9.G. CCTI Representative Report
Description:
CCTI Promotional Video
Speaker(s):
CCTI Representative
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1.9.H. Lehighton Memorial Library Representative Report
Description:
Lehighton Area Memorial Library Autumn Newsletter
Speaker(s):
Library Representative
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1.10. Minutes
Recommended Motion(s):
MOTION by , SECONDED by , to approve the Minutes of the August 24, 2026 Board Meeting and the September 14, 2026 Workshop Meeting.
Speaker(s):
Board President
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2. Financial Matters
Speaker(s):
Board President
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2.1. 403B Payments
Recommended Motion(s):
MOTION by , SECONDED by , to approve the 403(b) adjustment payments.
Attachments:
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2.2. Donations/Local Grants
Recommended Motion(s):
MOTION by , SECONDED by , to approve the following donations/local grants:
Description:
An Elliptical machine donated to the District by Mr. David Krause.
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2.3. 2026-27 Feminine Hygiene Products Program Grant
Recommended Motion(s):
MOTION by , SECONDED by , to accept the 2026-27 Feminine Hygiene Products Program Grant in an award amount of $3,696.99.
Description:
The Shapiro Administration is committed to ensuring students’ health, wellness, and safety, and believes no student should miss school because they cannot afford menstrual products. With this support, schools can reduce unnecessary absences and promote student well-being by providing free access to these products.
The enacted 2026-27 state budget includes $3 million for schools to increase student access to menstrual products. The funding, pursuant to Section 2505.1 of the Public School Code, allows schools to purchase menstrual product dispensers as one-time purchases and procure menstrual products to make available to students at no cost both at school and for take-home use.
Speaker(s):
N.A
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2.4. Additional VBA Agreement
Recommended Motion(s):
MOTION by , SECONDED by , to approve a second Vision Benefit Contract with the Lehighton Area School District, which incorporates and supports the terms and provisions of the newly negotiated Lehighton Area Educational Support Personnel Association Agreement.
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2.5. Food Service Transfers
Recommended Motion(s):
MOTION by , SECONDED by , to make the following transfer from the General Fund to the Food Service Fund as per the Reimbursements from the Commonwealth:
Description:
August 2026
NSLP Lunch Federal $30,738.55 NSLP Breakfast Federal $9,616.60 NSLP State Lunch $1,123.44 NSLP State Breakfast $3,300.53 CACFP Child & Adult Care Food Program $391.16
Speaker(s):
Business Administrator
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2.6. Per Capita/Occupational Tax Exemptions
Recommended Motion(s):
MOTION by , SECONDED by , to approve the Per Capita and/or Occupational Tax Exemptions for September 2026.
Speaker(s):
Business Administrator
Attachments:
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2.7. Per Capita/Occupational Tax Refunds
Recommended Motion(s):
MOTION by , SECONDED by , to approve the Per Capita and/or Occupational Tax refunds for September 2026.
Description:
-Cynthia Henritzy - 2026 Occupation Tax - $122.50 - Retired
-Chris May - 2026 Occupation Tax - $122.50 - Retired -Steven Smith - 2026 Occupation Tax - $122.50 - Retired -Michael Flick - 2026 Occupation Tax - $122.50 - Unemployed
Speaker(s):
Business Administrator
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2.8. Activities Funds
Recommended Motion(s):
MOTION by , SECONDED by , to approve the Lehighton Area High School and Lehighton Area Middle School Activities Funds for August 2026.
Speaker(s):
Business Administrator
Attachments:
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2.9. Financial Reports
Recommended Motion(s):
MOTION by , SECONDED by , to approve the Financial Reports for August 2026.
Description:
August 2026 Condensed Board Summary
Speaker(s):
Business Administrator
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2.10. Payment of Bills
Recommended Motion(s):
MOTION by , SECONDED by , to approve the following payment of bills for September 2026:
Description:
September 2026:
General Fund: --Non-Negotiable $1,430,115.22 --Regular Checks $2,381,889.97 --Credit Card $ 0.00 Debit Card: $ 3,485.88 Payroll (August): $1,461,331.23 Food Service Fund: $ 68,775.83 Total: $5,389,769.27
Speaker(s):
Business Administrator
Attachments:
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2.11. Preliminary AFR
Recommended Motion(s):
MOTION by D. Bradley, SECONDED by J. Glaush, to order the Administration to provide the Preliminary AFR reporting to the Board by October 15, 2026, 2 weeks before it is officially due under the state code.
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3. Personnel
Speaker(s):
Board President
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3.1. * Consent Agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
MOTION by , SECONDED by , to approve Consent Agenda items *3.2-*3.4.
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3.2. * Extracurricular Advisors
Recommended Motion(s):
MOTION by , SECONDED by , to approve the following Candidates for Extracurricular Advisor Positions:
Description:
Kathleen Martin - High School FBLA Advisor at a stipend of $1,800.00.
Kevin Kotch - Middle School FBLA Advisor at a stipend of $1,800.00. |
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3.3. * Resignation for Retirement
Recommended Motion(s):
MOTION by , SECONDED by , to accept the following resignations for retirement, with appreciation:
Description:
Joseph Yescavage - Middle School Science Teacher, effective at the end of the 2026-2027 school year after 30.84 years of service to the District.
Timothy Sharrow - Middle School Health & Physical Education Teacher, effective at the end of the 2026-2027 school year after 36.88 years of service to the District. Terry Haberman - High School Learning Support Teacher, effective at the end of the 2026-2027 school year after 30.84 years of service to the District. |
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3.4. * Pre-Approval of Employee Continuing Education Courses
Recommended Motion(s):
MOTION by , SECONDED by , to approve the following requests for pre-approval of courses/Programs of Study for employee continuing education:
Description:
Employee #1085 - June 28-July 21, 2026 - An Educator's Guide to Managing and Solving Discipline Problems (Level II - up to $602.00 per credit).
Employee #1085 - June 28-July 21, 2026 - ADHD: An Educator's Guide (Level II - up to $602.00 per credit). |
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3.5. Superintendent Performance Evaluation
Recommended Motion(s):
MOTION by , SECONDED by , to approve the Resolution regarding the Annual Performance Evaluation of Superintendent Jason Moser
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3.6. Resignations
Recommended Motion(s):
MOTION by , SECONDED by , to accept the following resignations, with regret:
Description:
Kristel Orsulak as mentor of Rachel Mark, effective September 15, 2026.
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3.7. Candidates for Employment
Recommended Motion(s):
MOTION by , SECONDED by , to approve the following candidates for employment in accordance with the respective contracts:
Description:
Denise Gerber - Community Volunteer at the Elementary Center, effective September 29, 2026, pending any necessary paperwork.
Lindsey Newhard - LPN for the 2026/2027 school year at a prorated contracted salary of $34,402.00 effective upon the submission of all required paperwork. Breanna Belcher - Part-Time Cleaner at $13.50 per hour, effective September 29, 2026, pending any necessary paperwork. Joshua Kemmerer - Part-Time Cleaner at $13.50 per hour, effective September 29, 2026, pending any necessary paperwork. Amy Quigley - Elementary Center Lunch Aide at an hourly rate of $12.52, effective September 29, 2026, pending any necessary paperwork. Deborah Rex - Elementary Center Lunch Aide at an hourly rate of $12.52, effective September 29, 2026, pending any necessary paperwork. Cory Hartsell - After-School Lobby Supervisor at the High School (Substitute) at a rate of $37.00 per hour. Candidates for After-School Lobby Supervisors for the Middle School at a rate of $37.00 per hour: Tim Sharrow Erica Pagotto Grace Kern - After-School Lobby Supervisor for the Middle School at current hourly rate of pay. Kristel Orsulak - mentor for Jennifer Grima in the role of Gifted Teacher at the contracted rate of $37.00 per hour. Anna Leigh Conway - mentor for Lydia Weller in the role of Gifted teacher at the contracted rate of $37.00 per hour. Marissa Andrews - mentor to Rachel Mark for the 2026/2027 school year at the contracted rate of $37.00 per hour not to exceed 16 hours. Kevin Kotch - Business/Computers K-12 department head at a contracted stipend of $1,800.00. |
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3.8. Candidates for Athletic Coaching/Manager Positions
Recommended Motion(s):
MOTION by , SECONDED by , to approve the following Candidates for Athletic Coaching/Manager positions:
Description:
Rachel Krajricik - Volunteer Volleyball Coach
Fall Game Manager for the 2026-2027 School Year at $21.00 per hour: Jordan Cook Winter Game Managers for the 2026/2027 year at $21.00 per hour: Tim Sharrow Ron Rabenold Renee Marciante Diane Brownmiller Chris Knappenberger Spring Coaches for the 2026-2027 School Year: Zachary Searfoss - Baseball Assistant Coach at a stipend of $3,925.07. Anthony Rossino - Baseball Assistant Coach at a stipend of $3,925.07. John Cooper - Baseball Assistant Coach at a stipend of $3,925.07. Justin Jachowicz - Volunteer Baseball Coach John Searfoss - Volunteer Baseball Coach Michael Birnbaum - Volunteer Baseball Coach Magdelynn Wigoda - Softball Assistant Varsity Coach at a stipend of $3,925.07. Dan Myers - Softball Assistant Varsity Coach at a stipend of $3,925.07. Nicole Salerno - Softball Assistant Junior High Coach at a stipend of $3,925.07. Abbie Miller - Softball Assistant Junior High Coach at a stipend of $3,925.07. Empress Matos - Assistant Varsity Track and Field Coach at a stipend of $3,925.07. Darren Frehulfer - Assistant Varsity Track and Field Coach at a stipend of $3,925.07. Justin Leininger - Assistant Varsity Track and Field Coach at a stipend of $3,925.07. Tim Sharrow - Assistant Middle School Track and Field Coach at a stipend of $3,827.82. Anthony Pagotto - Assistant Middle School Track and Field Coach at a stipend of $3,827.82. Jennifer Kunkel - Assistant Middle School Track and Field Coach at a stipend of $3,827.82. |
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3.9. Candidates for the Substitute List
Recommended Motion(s):
MOTION by , SECONDED by , to approve the following list of requested candidates for the 2026-2027 Substitute List, pending any necessary paperwork:
Description:
Sharon Focht - Substitute Teacher
Anne Hummel - Substitute Teacher Alexander Danielson - Substitute Teacher Rhonda Rupell - Substitute Teacher Craig Millard - Substitute Teacher Antonio Perilli - Substitute Teacher Emma Babula - Substitute Teacher Alexandra Costa - Substitute Teacher Julee Phillips - Substitute Teacher Sheral Anderson-Bamford - Substitute Nurse Erin Gillis - Substitute Paraprofessional/Lunch Aide Janelle Taylor - Substitute Paraprofessional Savanna Becker - Substitute Paraprofessional Grace Kern - Substitute Cleaner Stephen Hess - Substitute Lunch Aide Jessica Schoch - Substitute Lunch Aide Brionna White - Substitute Lunch Aide |
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3.10. Tenure
Recommended Motion(s):
MOTION by , SECONDED by , to acknowledge Tenure for the following professionals:
Description:
Mackenzie Rosenberger
Andrew Hozza Kacie Rankovich Zachary Searfoss Lori Hoppes William Schoener Brie Holst Jessica Lawrence |
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3.11. Professional Development
Recommended Motion(s):
MOTION by , SECONDED by , to approve the following Professional Development opportunities:
Description:
Employee #1816 to attend the Attendance/Child Accounting Professional Association Fall Conference at Hotel Hershey from November 4-6, 2026 at a total cost up to $1,000.00, including Registration, Lodging and Travel.
Employee #1524 and #1837 for the ASPP Annual Fall Conference 2026 held from November 18-19, 2026 in Harrisburg, PA 17111 at a cost up to $1,000.00 for Registration, Lodging and Travel. Employee #1852 to attend the PAGE2026 Connecting in the Commonwealth Conference in Harrisburg, PA, October 26-27, 2026, at a cost not to exceed $800 paid out of the 2026/2027 Professional Development Budget. |
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3.12. George's Transportation Driver
Recommended Motion(s):
MOTION by , SECONDED by , to approve Lawrence Falk as George's Transportation Company, Inc. additional school bus driver, pending any necessary paperwork.
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3.13. FMLA
Recommended Motion(s):
MOTION by , SECONDED by , to acknowledge FMLA leaves for the following employees, not to exceed 12 weeks:
Description:
Employee #1880 - FMLA Leave September 18-29, 2026.
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4. Programs
Speaker(s):
Board President
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4.1. * Consent Agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
MOTION by , SECONDED by , to approve Consent Agenda items *4.2-*4.3.
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4.2. * Early Graduation Requests
Recommended Motion(s):
MOTION by , SECONDED by , to approve the Early Graduation Requests for the following students:
Description:
56890 56041 56955 61212 |
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4.3. * National Student Clearinghouse
Recommended Motion(s):
MOTION by , SECONDED by , to approve the subscription with National Student Clearinghouse for StudentTracker at an annual cost of $525.
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4.4. Affiliation Agreement
Recommended Motion(s):
MOTION by , SECONDED by , to approve the Affiliation Agreement between the Lehighton Area School District and Wilmington University for the purpose of providing experiential learning for nursing students preparing for professional nursing roles.
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4.5. PHEAA Agreement
Recommended Motion(s):
MOTION by , SECONDED by , to approve the PHEAA High School Remote Access, Confidentiality & Indemnification Agreement, & Authentication
Description:
This agreement will provide Lehighton Area School District to access to a report from PHEAA about our students' completion of the FAFSA which is a new state requirement.
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4.6. Lehigh Valley Health Network Post-Season Trainer Coverage Agreement
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the agreement for athletic training coverage for post season events held at Lehighton where Lehighton is not one of the programs participating.
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4.7. School Enrichment Journeys
Recommended Motion(s):
MOTION by , SECONDED by to approve the following School Enrichment Journey requests:
Description:
Speaker(s):
Superintendent
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4.8. Use of School Property
Recommended Motion(s):
MOTION by , SECONDED by , to approve Use of School Property for the following requests:
Description:
Speaker(s):
Superintendent
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4.9. Disposal of Surplus Property
Recommended Motion(s):
MOTION by , SECONDED by , to approve the disposal of the attached unneeded surplus, unusable, and/or obsolete property from the District that is consuming valuable storage space according to policy 706.1.
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5. Miscellaneous
Speaker(s):
Superintendent
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6. Old Business
Speaker(s):
Board President
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7. New Business for Discussion
Speaker(s):
Board President
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8. Communications
Speaker(s):
Board President
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8.1. Director's Concerns
Description:
In accordance with Policy 006 - Board Members may submit items for the agenda in writing, together with supporting materials, before noon - five (5) days prior to regularly scheduled Board meetings. All items so submitted shall appear under the category Directors' Concerns.
Speaker(s):
Board President
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8.2. Public Comment
Description:
We are now at the closing of our Board Meeting and are offering a second opportunity for public comment on our Board Meeting.
Please note that this session is recorded. Speakers will be called in the order they signed up. When recognized, please state your name and municipality for the record. Each speaker has 3 minutes to speak. We ask that you keep your comments respectful and direct them to the presiding officer. Failure to follow these rules - including the use of profanity, personal attacks, or disruption - may result in the forfeiture of your speaking time or removal from the meeting. Thank you for your cooperation.
Speaker(s):
Board President
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8.3. Adjournment
Recommended Motion(s):
MOTION by , SECONDED by , to adjourn the Meeting.
Speaker(s):
Board President
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