1. EVERETT PUBLIC SCHOOLS CONDUCT CODE FOR STUDENTS ATTENDING BOARD LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES
          2. DRESS CODE FOR STUDENTS ATTENDING SPONSORED ACTIVITIES



          INFORMATIONAL BOOKLET

           

          STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES

          EVERETT SCHOOL BOARD

          2018-2019


           

           

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          WELCOME


           

          Congratulations to you as a new student representative to the Everett School Board. We welcome you as a partner in the year ahead.

           

          As a student representative to the school board, you are a critical part of the policy and decision-making of the school district. We value your personal insights and your perspective as a student and a member of the community.

           

          Besides your individual contribution to board deliberations at meetings, an equally important responsibility is communication. We hope you will inform students about the issues the board is considering and the factors that may have an impact on our decisions. In addition, the comments and ideas you provide from your student constituents are an invaluable resource to the board.

           

          This handbook is designed to inform you about board membership. Occasionally, however, some practices and procedures may be unclear. We encourage you to ask questions of any board member, the superintendent, or an appropriate member of the staff.

              

          Thank you for accepting this responsibility. We appreciate the time and energy you will contribute to representing and to serving the students of Everett Public Schools.

           

           
          Dr. Gary Cohn Carol Andrews
          Superintendent Pam LeSesne
          Caroline Mason
          Traci Mitchell
          Board of Directors
           
           


          STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES POLICY/PROCEDURE



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          THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

           

           

          Student Representation to the School Board

           

          Role

           

          The role of the student representative will be:

          1. To provide student insight and perspective to the school board;

          2. To serve as liaison to the students of the district; and

          3. To report to district students about the work of the school board.

           

          Eligibility Requirements

           

          The eligibility requirements for a student representative are:

           
          1. To be a student in good standing with passing grades in every class, regularly attending a district high school, and enrolled in grades eleven or twelve;


          2. To maintain a 2.5 minimum grade point average;
          3. To have demonstrated prior involvement in school, extra-curricular, and/or community-based activities; and
          4. To be willing to commit the necessary time to attend the regular board meetings including board conferences, and to perform the duties and responsibilities of a student representative. Student attendance at special board meetings will normally be optional.


           

          Responsibilities

           

          Responsibilities for a successful student representative are:

           
          1. To gather input about issues facing the board and to communicate to students about the activities of the board;
          2. To be bound by all applicable rules and regulations pertaining to the elected board members;
          3. To maintain regular school attendance, appropriate conduct and grade point average;
          4. To participate in board discussions, but not to make motions, vote, hold board offices, or attend executive or closed sessions unless invited by the board; and
          5. To receive materials distributed to board members, with the exception of materials relating to executive/closed sessions, individual students, employees, and other confidential matters.
          6. To represent the board in a professional manner when engaged in board work, including appropriate attire at board functions, e.g. casual business dress for board meetings.
           


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          Limitations

           

          Each student representative:

           
          1. Will not be responsible for representing constituencies aside from the district student body at large; and
          2. Will not be paid or receive an honorarium, but will be reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses reasonably incurred in carrying out the duties of the student representative in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.


           

          Guidelines

           
          1. The district will provide appropriate levels of support and resources for student representatives to carry out their responsibilities.
          2. The superintendent or designee will contact student representatives before every regular meeting to facilitate, assist in planning and prepare for board meetings.
          3. Attendance at all regular school board meetings is required. Student representatives shall notify the superintendent or designee of a planned absence. If a student representative cannot fulfill the attendance obligations, another student representative may be appointed in their place. Attendance at other school board functions is encouraged, but not required. Student representatives need not attend meetings held during the summer or on a school holiday.
          4. Student representatives may receive (.5) pass-fail elective credit per year.
          5. Student representatives will provide annually an evaluation of their experience.
          6. The procedure for student representatives will be reviewed annually by the school board and student representatives.


           

          Selection Process

           
          1. In accordance with the rotation specified below, each high school will solicit applicants from the sophomore class to serve as student representative to the board for two-year terms during their junior and senior years. Applicants will complete an application packet and will participate in an interview by the selection committee consisting of an area director, a school administrator from the school the student attends, the director of athletics and activities, the PTA council president or designee and a school board member. The selection committee will nominate the candidate for the board of director’s consideration and approval.
           
          2. The responsibility to solicit applicants will rotate for the position among the high schools according to the following rotation schedule: Cascade High School, Everett High School, Jackson High School, and Sequoia High School.


           
          a. If the school is unable to solicit a qualified applicant in its rotation year, the responsibility will move to the next school in the rotation.


           



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          b. For the 2011-12 school year an exception to the selection process will be made, in which an incoming senior from Cascade High School will be selected for a one-year term and an incoming junior from Everett High School will be selected for a two-year term.


           
          3. The student representative serves at the discretion of the board of directors. The board may remove a student during the term:


           
          · If he or she becomes ineligible;
          · For failure to fulfill his or her duties;
          · For failure to maintain academic standards; or
          · For behaviors that the board deems unacceptable for a member of the board of directors.


           

          In the event a vacancy occurs prior to the end of the term, an alternate from the same

          school may be appointed by the board to fill the vacancy.

           

           

          Adopted: June 2011



          MEETING & CONFERENCE SCHEDULE/AGENDA



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          Everett Public Schools              Everett, Washington

           

          School Board Meetings Schedule

          2018-19

           

           
          MONTH
          DATE
          MEETING
             
          September
          11
          Regular Meeting
          September
          25
          Regular Meeting
             
          October
          9
          Regular Meeting
          October
          23
          Regular Meeting
             
          November
          6
          Regular Meeting
          November
          20
          Regular Meeting
             
          December
          4
          Regular Meeting
             
          January
          8
          Regular Meeting
          January
          22
          Regular Meeting
             
          February
          5
          Regular Meeting
             
             
          March
          5
          Regular Meeting
          March
          19
          Regular Meeting
             
          April
          9
          Regular Meeting
             
          May
          7
          Regular Meeting
          May
          21
          Regular Meeting
             
          June
          4
          Regular Meeting
          June
          18
          Regular Meeting
             
          July
          2
          Regular Meeting
             
          August
          27
          Regular Meeting


                                   


          Unless otherwise announced, all meetings will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesdays at the

          Community Resource Center, 3900 Broadway, Everett

           

           

           

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          Tuesday, May 24, 2011

          Regular Meeting

           


          Everett Public Schools Board of Directors Educational Service Center Board Room, 4:30 p.m.

           

          1. Call to Order                      

          1.01 Call to Order 

          2. Roll Call                        

          2.01 Roll Call 

          3. Adoption of Agenda                    

          3.01 Adoption of Agenda 

          4. Consent Agenda                      

          4.01 Consent Agenda 

          4.02 Approval of the Personnel Report 

          4.03 Approval of Vouchers 

          4.04 Approval of Minutes of the April 28, 2011 Special Meeting 

          4.05 Approval of Minutes of the May 10, 2011 Regular Meeting 

          4.06 Approval of Minutes of the May 12, 2011 Special Meeting 

          4.07 Approval of Minutes of the May 19, 2011 Special Meeting 

          4.08 Approval of the Commissioning Report for Jefferson Elementary School Modernization 

          4.09 Award of Bid for Madison Elementary School Roof Replacement 

          5. Recognitions                      

          5.01 Recognition of New Administrative Staff 

          5.02 Recognition of the Everett Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps 

          6. Public Comments                      

          6.01 Audience Comments Regarding Items Not on the Agenda 

          6.02 Audience Comments Regarding Items on the Agenda 

           

          7. Superintendent's Report                    

          7.01 Superintendent's Report 

          8. Strategic Progress Monitoring                  

          8.01 Professional Learning Communities 

          9. Information/Discussion                    

          9.01 Information/Discussion 

          10. Action                        

          10.01 Approval of Resolution 1018, Reemployment of Non-Supervisory Certificated Employees 

          11. Policy Review                      

          11.01 Board Annual Regular Meeting Schedule 2010-11, Revision (second reading) 

          11.02 Policy 0100, Commitment to Strategic Planning, Proposed Revision (second reading) 

          11.03 Policy 1000, Legal Status and Operation, Proposed Revision (second reading) 

          11.04 Policy 1100, Organization, Proposed Revision (second reading) 

          11.05 Policy 1810, Annual Goals and Objectives (first reading) 

          11.06 Policy 1140, Student Representation to the School Board, Proposed New Policy (first reading) 

          12. Upcoming Agenda Items                  

          12.01 Upcoming Agenda Items 

          13. Board-Superintendent Team Comments              

          13.01 Board-Superintendent Team Comments 

          14. Work/Study Session                    

          14.01 Work Session: Data Dashboards, Part 1 

          15. Executive/Closed Session                  

          15.01 Executive Session 

          16. Action                        

          16.01 Approval of Superintendent's Contract 

          17. Board Meeting Self-Evaluation                  

          17.01 Board Meeting Self-Evaluation 

          18. Adjourn                        

          18.01 Adjourn 

           



           




          EVERETT PUBLIC SCHOOLS CONDUCT CODE FOR STUDENTS ATTENDING BOARD LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES


          Attendance at any conference or activity is a privilege. The following conduct policies will apply to all students: This form must be signed by each student attending an activity and brought to the conference site during the conference. Forms must be kept on file in the local school district after the conference.

           

          Students shall abide by the rules and practices of Everett School District policies at all times, to and from the designated point of origin of the activity. Students shall respect and abide by the authority vested in the district staff.

          The following shall be regarded as severe violations of the Conduct Code:

          Should a conduct code violation occur for items 1 through 7 below, regardless of when exposed, the violating student(s) will be sent home and will not be eligible to attend any other district conference during that school year. Determination of penalties for violations will be addressed according to the Everett Public Schools Student Responsibilities & Rights handbook.

          1.   Alcohol and Drugs: A student shall not possess, use, transmit, be under the influence of, or show evidence of having used any alcoholic beverage or other drugs or substances capable of or intended, purported, or presumed to be capable of altering a student’s mood, perception, behavior or judgment; other than properly used, over-the-counter pain relievers and medications prescribed by a physician for an individual student, which must be on record with the advisor. Nor shall the student possess, use, sell or transmit paraphernalia associated with drugs, alcohol, or chemical substances in any form, at any time, or under any circumstances, on public or private properties;

          2.   Curfew: Committing serious violations of curfew regulations outlined in item 9 below;

          3.   Willful Companionship: Being in the willful companionship of someone who violates any portion of the conduct code, or failing to report any direct knowledge (other than hearsay) of the conduct code violations;

          4.   Personal Conduct: Participating in social activities other than those with conference participants; conducting acts and/or possession of weapons capable of causing bodily harm or fear of life; defacing or stealing any public or private property (for which financial responsibility will rest solely with offending individuals); other serious violations of personal conduct regulations outlined in item 11 below;

          5.   Serious violations of the student conduct code of the school district or school that the student represents;

          6.   Private Transportation: Driving or riding in a private automobile during the conference, unless accompanied by an authorized advisor. [Students are to be housed at the conference site and are not allowed to drive or ride in an unauthorized private automobile.]

          7.   Abusive Behavior and Lewd Conduct: A student shall not engage in any lewd, indecent, sexual, or obscene act or expression. A student shall not engage in verbal, physical or sexual harassment, hazing, or name-calling. The use of slurs against any person on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, or disability is prohibited.

          The following shall be other violations of the Conduct Code:    

          Should a conduct code violation occur for items 8 through 12 below, regardless of when exposed, the violating student(s) may be sent home and may not be eligible to attend any other state, regional or national conference during that school year. Determination of penalties for violations will be at the discretion of the superintendent.

          8.   Conference Conduct: Failing to wear the supplied conference ID badge at all times from arrival at the conference until departure at the end of the conference; leaving sessions prior to their conclusion (except in the case of emergency); failing to attend all general sessions and assigned activities (including workshops, competitive events, committee meetings, etc.) for which a student is registered (unless engaged in a specific assignment taking place at the same time);

          9.   Curfew: Failing to be in your assigned hotel room from the curfew time designated by the superintendent until 6 a.m.; causing any noise or other disturbance audible by anyone in the hallway after the designated curfew time; making room-to-room telephone calls after the designated curfew time; ordering or having delivered any food after the designated curfew time; causing any other unnecessary disturbance or participating in any other inappropriate activity after the designated curfew time;

           

          10.   Dress: Failing to abide by the dress regulations established for the conference, as outlined in the Dress Code;

          11.   Personal Conduct: Failing to keep district adult attendees informed of activities and whereabouts at all times; using tobacco products outside of local school district policies and state law; having a member of the opposite sex in a room if no adult chaperone is present and the room door is not visibly open (e.g., a garbage can be used to adequately prop open a door); having an adult of the opposite sex in a room without a third person present and the door visibly open; and

          12.   Hotel Conduct: Failing to meet the professional standards of housing facilities; accruing incidental room charges (i.e., phone calls, room service, pay-per-view movies, etc.) without settling the account prior to check-out; throwing objects out the window or into the hallway; moving hotel furniture from rooms (e.g., onto the balcony); failing to follow hotel rules and regulations.



           




          DRESS CODE FOR STUDENTS ATTENDING SPONSORED ACTIVITIES


          The following guidelines have been developed to clarify the dress code used at all conferences (regardless of location). Proper dress for any occasion is a matter of exercising good judgment; thus, should a question concerning the dress code arise, refer to these definitions before making a decision.

           

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          ACCEPTABLE CASUAL ATTIRE

          (travel to/from conferences, dances, and non-conference activities such as shopping, sightseeing, or going out for meals)

           

          Males:  Slacks, cords, knee length walking shorts, and sport shirts. NO denim/jeans (blue or colored) garments, overalls, shorts (except walking shorts), sweat pants, sweat suits, leggings, lycra or spandex stretch pants/shorts or head wear. Undergarments may not show outside of over-garments.

          Females:  Slacks, cords, skirt (no shorter than 3” above the knee), blouses, sports shirts, and knee-length walking shorts. NO denim/jeans (blue or colored) garments, head wear, overalls, shorts (except walking shorts), sweat pants, sweat suits, Lycra or spandex stretch pants/shorts/spandex tops, spaghetti strapped/ halter-top garments. Undergarments may not show outside of over-garments. Bare midriffs/backs and off-the-shoulder garments are not allowed. No camisoles or strappy tank tops unless under a blazer or jacket.

           

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          ACCEPTABLE BUSINESS ATTIRE

          (Opening/Closing Sessions, workshops, or banquets)

           

          Males:  Dress slacks, dress shirt, dress shoes and socks (no tennis shoes or flip flop sandals), sweater and/or sport coat. (Tie is recommended.) A dress suit or blazer is also appropriate. Shirts are to be tucked in and pants belted.

          Females:  Dress (professional business), dress slacks, skirt (no shorter than 3” above the knee), blazer, button-up blouse or collared shirt, coordinated shirt/blouse, city shorts, dress shoes (professional business - NO tennis shoes or flip flop sandals). A dress suit or a blazer is also appropriate. Nylons are required with all professional dress. Bare midriffs/backs and off-the-shoulder garments are not allowed. No camisoles or strappy tank tops unless under a blazer or jacket.

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          STUDENT PERMISSION RELEASE FORM

          Name of Student   Date  _______



          Home Address   Phone  _______

            Date of Birth  _______

          Name of High School   Phone  _______

          Advisor(s) in Charge    _______

          PERMISSION AND RELEASE

          This is to certify that I am the parent/legally-authorized guardian of the above-named student (“Student”). I hereby give my permission for the student to attend the 2011 WASA/WSSDA Legislative Conference on February 27-28, 2011 in Olympia, WA.

          I hereby give the superintendent or his/her designee, permission to authorize medical treatment for student, as they deem reasonable or necessary, without additional permission from me. I agree to assume responsibility for all costs advanced the Everett School District in order to obtain medical care for student.

          If the superintendent or his/her designee questions student’s use of alcohol and/or drugs at an activity, they have my permission to mandate that the student take a breathalyzer test to determine their blood alcohol level. In addition, they have my permission to search the student’s room for alcohol and drugs.

          I consent to the use of student’s name and/or photographs in advertisements, web pages, and other publications approved by the Everett School District superintendent or his/her designee.

          Student and I have read and agree to abide by the supplied Conduct Code. Should a conduct code violation occur, law enforcement personnel and/or security may be called to assist, and a conduct code committee may be called to determine the appropriate consequences. Consequences may include: disqualification; being removed from office if in officer status; and/or the sending home of the involved student(s). Reasonable care shall be exercised to insure a safe, expedient, and financially feasible mode of transportation back to the home community of the student(s) involved. Should student be sent home, I agree to be responsible for any costs related to his/her return trip home.

          In return for allowing student to participate in activities, I hereby agree to RELEASE, HOLD HARMLESS and INDEMNIFY Everett School District and its employees, agents, contractors, officers, and affiliates from all claims for any injury or damages resulting from any cause, known or unknown, including negligence, which arises out of student’s travel to and from or during the sponsored activities.

          I understand that I am also signing this Permission and Release on behalf of student, a minor child, and I recognize that I may not release any claims student may have. However, I accept full responsibility for all medical expenses incurred as a result of student’s participation in, or travel to and from the events. I also agree to HOLD HARMLESS and INDEMNIFY Everett School District and its employees, agents, contractors, officers, and affiliates for any claims brought by or on behalf of student.

          This Permission and Release is also binding as to any other persons, including family members, heirs, and executors, but does not apply to gross negligence or intentional acts.

          I have read, understood, and agree to the conditions and responsibilities as outlined in this Permission and Release. I agree that I have signed this Permission and Release of liability voluntarily.



          Parent/Guardian Signature   Date  _______

          Student Signature   Date  _______


          Superintendent Signature   Date  _______



          MEDICAL INFORMATION

           



          Known allergies (drug or natural)    _______

          Special medication being taken    _______

          Date of last tetanus shot    _______


          History of heart condition, diabetes, asthma, epilepsy or rheumatic fever    _______

             _______

          Any physical restrictions    _______

          Other conditions    _______

          Family doctor   Phone  _______

          Parent/Guardian Phone: Work   Home  _______

          INSURANCE INFORMATION

           

          Company Name   Policy number  _______

           

           



           

           

           

          BOARD MEETING INFORMATION



           

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          DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF



          Administrative Staff


           
          Elementary Schools/Principal

          CWE-Cedar Wood/Bruce Rhodes

          EME-Emerson/Dawn Weddle

          FVE-Forest View/Darren Larama

          GAE-Garfield/Monique Beane

          HAE-Hawthorne/Celia O’Connor-Weaver

          JAE-Jackson/Falicia Green

          JFE-Jefferson/Elizabeth Kelley

          LOE-Lowell/Cindy Foster

          MAE-Madison/Amanda Overly

          MCE-Mill Creek/Brenda Fuglevand

          MOE-Monroe/Heather Paddock

          PCE-Penny Creek/Maggie Heater

          SFE-Silver Firs/Kim Brenner

          SLE-Silver Lake/Donna Morris

          VRE-View Ridge/Tina Farias

          WHE-Whittier/Tony Wentworth

          WOE-Woodside/Dr. Betty Cobbs
          Middle Schools/Principal

          EIS-Eisenhower/Kevin Allen

          EVG-Evergreen/Michele Waddel

          GWY-Gateway/Linda Butler

          HEA-Heatherwood/Laura Phillips

          NOR-North/Mitch Entler

           

          High Schools/Principal

          CHS-Cascade/Cathy Woods

          EHS-Everett/Lance Balla

          JHS-Jackson/Dave Peters

          SHS-Sequoia/Kelly Shepherd

           

          Support Facilities

          CRC-Community Resource Center

          MNT-Maintenance

          LEC-Lively Environmental Center





          Superintendent’s Cabinet

          Dr. Gary Cohn – Superintendent

          Dr. Peter Scott – Associate Superintendent, Curriculum, Assessment, Special Programs

          Dr. Sally Lancaster – Assistant Superintendent, Central Region

          Larry Fleckenstein – Assistant Superintendent, South Region

          Dr. Joyce Stewart – Deputy Superintendent, North Region

          Dr. Dana Riley-Black – Executive Director, STEM, Strategic Partnerships, & Legislative Affairs

          Becky Clifford – Executive Director, Special Services

          Mike Gunn – Executive Director, Facilities & Operations

          Debra Kovacs – Executive Director, Human Resources

          Jeff Moore – Executive Director, Finance & Operations

          Brian Beckley – Chief Information Officer

          Leanna Albrecht – Director, Communications

           

          Department Directors

          Brian Day – Director, STEM

          TBD – Director, Business Services

          Dr. Cynthia Jones – Director, Categorical Programs

          Dr. Catherine Matthews – Director, Curriculum & Assessment

          Dr. Molly Ringo – Director, Maintenance & Operations

          Robert Polk – Director, Athletics & Activities

          Randi Seaberg – Director, Human Resources

          Mary O’Brien – Director, Human Resources


           

           



           

           

           

          GLOSSARY

           



          Glossary for Student Directors

          · ADA - Americans with Disabilities Act.

          · AWSP-Association of Washington School Principals

          · AYP-Adequate Yearly Progress. Schools are mandated to make measurable academic progress with 37 cells representing all students.

          · Cert staff=Teachers. They have a teaching certificate from the state.

          · Compacts-Title I expects every school to have a performance “compact” between the school and family. It is student performance data and goals.

          · DO-District Office

          · EAP-Everett Association of Paraeducators

          · EAEOP-Everett Association of Educational Office Personnel (Secretaries)

          · ECEA-Everett Extra-Curricular Classified Unit (coaches/advisors)

          · EEA-Everett Education Association (teachers’ union)

          · ELNA-Everett Licensed Nurses Association

          · ESEA- Elementary/Secondary Education Act. Also referred to as No Child Left Behind. This is the current Federal law that mandates testing accountability. AYP is part of this.

          · ESSA- Every Student Succeeds Act. Replaced No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB).

          · FERPA -Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.

          · 504- Federal provision that allows educational accommodations for some students.

          · FTE- Full Time Equivalent. This is how we count students. One student all day = 1.0 FTE. Teachers are counted this way, too. 1.0=Full time, .6=60% of a full contract, etc.

          · HR-Human Resources

          · IDEA-Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. This is the federal law on Special Education.

          · IEP-Individualized Education Plan. Every Special Education student has one.

          · NCLB-No Child Left Behind. ESEA. “Nickleby”.

          · NEA-National Education Association

          · OSPI- Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction.

          · Paraeducator-these are non-certificated employees in schools who typically work with students.

          · PDC- Public Disclosure Commission. They enforce laws prohibiting the use of public facilities and resources for a private or political enterprise.

          · PLC-Professional Learning Communities

          · PNRCC-Pacific Northwest Regional Council of Carpenters (trades union)

          · RCW- Revised Code of Washington. Laws enacted by the state legislature.

          · Robert’s Rules of Order- set protocols for conducting public meetings. Important parts are on the back of each Board agenda.

          · SEIU-Service Employees International (custodians, grounds, food services, field and help desk techs union)

          · SLP-Student Learning Plan. The state expects every student not at standard on WASL to have one in grades 5-12.

          · Title I-Federal funds for schools with high Free/Reduced lunch for reading and math.

          · WAC- Washington Administrative Code. These are the legal guidelines for administering the RCWs.

          · WASA-Washington Association of School Administrators

          · WEA- Washington Education Association. Parent of EEA; local arm of NEA.

          · WIAA-Washington Interscholastic Activities Association.

          · WSSDA-Washington State School Directors’ Association

           


           

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