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Oh, sorry, this one's me. Um, number five, how does the school review mental health and bullying policies and procedures in an ongoing basis. Our school safety team, which has school staff and local law enforcement members, meets monthly to review school safety concerns and updates. We have also added a student well-being committee that includes school staff and local partners who will review and discuss topics such as bullying, mental health, and family resources for support. The school board reviews all policies on an ongoing basis and approves recommendations for updates based on new state laws and updated legal guidance. Question six, how does JCSC comply with Aaron's law or the requirements to teach students about sexual abuse? We are fully compliant with the law and it is part of our school policy policy 221 mandatory curriculum. Each fall, every school counselor uses state approved resources to cover the mandatory child abuse curriculum prior to the first semester deadline.
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I for one would be open to an annual discussion rather than just when we have new members so that if others who have become more acquainted like the new members we just got if they want to be considered for um a seat if you will at the table as leadership for the planning board. I would be open to having this discussion, you know, at the start of every uh year, for example, rather than waiting until we have somebody new on the board. Um, so that we can give Trisha an occasional relief uh opportunity because I think in the past she has sometimes wanted to walk away and could not. Um, so with that, I certainly support Trish Trisha's interest and would be happy to to vote for it. And and actually, we do. It might seem like it was a long time ago, but we actually do after every May we talk about reorganizing the board, but last year in particular, it we just couldn't get the five of us.
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I'm going to leave streaming in the background. So, I know some of you are flipping your heads back and forth. Uh, you know, the slideshow that was put together where there's some humorous things brought, you know, said by some folks, but in addition to that, uh, Zoe is going to go ahead and post this to our website so you could always go back and and look through it. um because that we're going to call people up by schools uh and let them get, you know, there with their colleagues um and celebrate together. Kylie was creative enough down at the end. She brought all those, you know, those funny things you hold up in front of your face in case there's this little groups of you that want to take pictures with the logo backdrop. But before we do that, I I want to give a little time and attention to the trophy that you get.
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And just an acknowledgement that the comprehensive plan is shorter, but they're not trying to degrade it. Um, we think that would be, you know, people get concerned when they go see a 47 48 page document go down to a few paragraphs in PowerPoint. So, that was kind of a concern there. Um, in the next section, which starts as a a purpose and then scrolling down to a general description and then a four-page table that is very close to word for word from the natural features master plan. We thought, you know, the one thing that's not in here is if you're not degrading and you're trying to maintain, well, what is the current status? And it when you take the natural features master plan out, there was nothing in describing the current status. So, that's why we put this in there. Um, it's not word for word because in the table and the the text, it refers to a master plan and we don't have a master plan.
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Um just preparing for additional transfers that might come up for those related services. Um and hoping some staffing and uh program changes will alleviate some of that financial impact next year. Again, working on closing out the grants and trying to spend any remaining funds. They have to be closed out by September 30th, 2025. Um just informed the finance committee that I'll speak with our eighth grade math classes again on Monday, June 2nd to wrap up their financial literacy curriculum. Um I got to do it last year and I loved it. So, I'm excited that they invited me back again this year. Um quite a few field trips are planned in the coming weeks. So, transportation department is um very busy, sometimes going out three, four times a week during the day. And then we'll have a pay payroll verification that has to take place every three years.
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So, thank you. Thank you, Mr. Miller. Would anyone else like to address the board? Hi. Good evening. Gonna wing this. Um, I just wanted uh Linda White uh par profofessional vice president of the Clifton Education Association. Dr. Robert Toy, I wanted to congratulate you on the award you received last evening. Um, I hope you had a nice evening. We missed you at our evening. Um, and I wanted to thank commissioners Bassford, Mahia Paris, and Ciano for attending the Clifton Education Association dinner last evening. We appreciate you being there. Thank you. Thank you, Linda. Thank you, Mrs. White. And congratulations on your retirement. Thank you. Anyone else like to approach uh the microphone and address the board? Okay, seeing seeing none, motion closed. Seeing none, motion motion closed by Commissioner Bassford, seconded by Commissioner Brunak. Next up is adoption of the minutes from our uh May 1st, 2025 general board of education meeting.
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Okay. Gabriel Hurland. Shane Mcdana. Great job. Lori Lee. [Applause] All right, Evangelina Tori, Zanabel Lee Megan Cotch, Lena Choy. Great job. All right, these students all actually had a concert two weekends ago. Um, and they were divided amongst three ensembles because I think in every single ensemble there were about 90 students from all over New Jersey, um, South Jersey actually. And they were incredible. They had their rehearsal and performance on the same day and it was out of this world. So, if we could give them another round of applause. Thank you. [Applause] If we could have the students gather together here, all South Jersey, huddle up. Let's let's bring it in for photos. Incredible. I mean, what an amazing thing. So many amazing musicians. And then maybe we kind of like come this way a little bit more. Congratulations again to our all South Jersey students.
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[Applause] Sophia Isabelle Baker, [Applause] Savannah Lynn Baldwin, Isabella Elaine [Applause] Roland, Claire Melanie Basaldua, [Applause] Sophie Lynn Baitman, [Applause] Evangelina Faith Bates Richards, [Music] Logan Oddley [Applause] Baylor, Sophia Rose Bedoni, [Applause] Luis Francisco Alvarez Bedoya Jr. Giovani Manuel Benitz, [Applause] Riley Steven, Benzel, [Applause] Analysisia, Liliana, Riley, [Applause] Borcia, Kalista Anne, Berguson, [Applause] Giovana Ivet Bernal, [Applause] Christian David Berios Tinoco, [Applause] Christopher Daniel Berios Tinoco, Abigail Sue Bispo, Aiden Normand Bixby, [Applause] Cheyenne Bohassic, Hannah Rose [Applause] Bhorquez, Thiego Alejandro Bhorquez, Aedo Maxwell Otis Bolton, [Music] [Applause] Maya Inz Borboa, Sophia Renee Borchelt, Rebecca Jewel Bole, [Applause] Ethan David Bradshaw, [Applause] Macy N. [Applause] Branson, Kaylee Juel Brace, [Applause] [Music] Aaliyah Nicole Bridges, [Applause] Samuel Richard Brinsley, [Applause] Ryan Vashet Brooks, [Applause] Jackson Anthony Brown, [Applause] Jessica Addison Brown, [Applause] Shane Beckham Brown, [Applause] Henrik John Buendia, [Applause] Mark Anthony Buhanda, Mesa, Chelsea Marie Burke, [Applause] [Music] Noah Terrell Burns, [Applause] Caleb Daniel Hadwell, [Music] [Applause] McKenna Grace Kaggel, Monty Crew, Caldwell, Austin Patricia Cameron, [Applause] [Music] Kalista Elise Campbell, [Applause] Mason Isaiah Kanes, [Applause] Sienna Amore Carbajal, Asencion, Divine Carpenter, [Applause] Abbran Cario, [Applause] Joshua Michael, Escobar, [Applause] Carzolei, Raphael Anton, Antonio Casanas, [Applause] Paloma, Christina Kasanova, El [Music] [Applause] Gazabal, Israel, Castan [Applause] Ramirez, Solo, Ismael, Castillo, [Applause] Ryan Castro Fiser, [Applause] Alexander Tate, Collie, [Applause] Lily Morgan, Chadwick, [Applause] Marley Sophia Sheret, [Applause] Hayden Sha Christensen Strand, [Applause] Mia Karina Tinsley, [Applause] Dominic Michael Celo, Sydney Marissa Claire, Alisandra Clark, [Applause] Jade Cochran, [Applause] Brooklyn, Amanda [Applause] Colette, Sra Jasmine Collie, [Applause] [Music] [Applause] Brandon Leroy Collings, [Applause] Akira Bellen, [Applause] Conde, Anthony Charles, [Applause] Congrove, Zeb, Anthony Dos, Constante, [Applause] Logan Harker Cook, Anel Fernando Cortez, [Applause] [Music] Lopez, Jasmine Elizabeth Kota, [Applause] Apalatei, Elizabeth Anne Coltard, [Applause] Aiden Thomas Cox, [Applause] [Music] Raina Alysia [Applause] Cox, Brienne Joyce Atkins, [Applause] [Music] Tyler Anson Crane, [Applause] Julia Noel Cruz, [Applause] Christian Andrew Cumps, Antonio Alexander Damato, [Applause] Drayden Andre Daly, Abigail Hannah Dardy, [Applause] Jacob Levi Davies, Logan Mark Davis, [Music] Adriel Andres Dea Cruz, [Applause] Leonardo deator, [Applause] Raul Caleb Delgado, [Applause] [Music] Jaden Alexander Deleria, [Music] Camden Avery Dennis, [Applause] Caleb Jacob Diaz, [Music] Jacob Ashton Diaz, Naomi Walia Diaz [Applause] Allen, Caitlyn Faith Dixon, [Applause] Dylan Deep, [Applause] Don Quail, Dixon, Bailey Ray Doard, Carlos Deator, Eden James Drake, [Applause] [Music] Jasmine Katherine Dudas, Nicholas Tristan Dudas, Erilyn Nicole [Music] Duncan, Emily Anne Duplexie, Nathan Albert Dlesie, Noah Marshall Duran, Jade Aiden Vincent Dwight, Cade Brian Eager, Jaye Jewel East, Cameron Lucas Eckles, Michael David Edmonds, Zoe Renee [Music] Edwards, Danica Marie Edgarola, Jake Cannon Elder Connor Sha [Applause] Ellis Daniel Martin and Cenus Jacob Wade England Kobe Paul Asala Daniel Alejandro Espinosa Pñena Marcos Alejandro Estraa Gabrielle [Applause] Tyler Warren Evans Bryce Connor Faloff Ella Lee Ferris Avery Jordan Federico Yamin an Fer Rico Gunnar Cade Martinez Felix Maravella Yasmine Felix Isaac Figareroa Nicholas Brody Fish Alec Anthony Flores, [Music] Ava Nicole Flores, [Applause] Edgar Flores, Tonnie Gabriella [Music] Flores, Trent Parker Flood, Donovan Navar Flouts, Colton Joseph Foxhovven, Anakin Treyu Frank, [Music] Abigail Yolena Freeman, Dominic Kip Freeman, Christopher Clay [Music] Frost, Timothy Ray Fry [Applause] Jr.
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I trust in your [Applause] future. It is now time to present our graduates. As we begin announcing names, I ask that we honor each graduate by allowing their name to be heard clearly. Please celebrate with respectful applause so that every student has their moment to shine. The students names will be read by Mountain View staff members selected by the class of 2025. We will begin with a top 10 graduates read by Mr. Steve Lockawitz followed by the full list of graduating seniors read by Mr. Elliot Beck, Mr. Gregory Sears, Miss Dena Silver, and Miss Rachel Golden. [Applause] Brady Jennings Ma Luke Phillip Via Realel [Applause] James Boon Price, Jeremiah Joseph [Applause] Lekkey, Jessica Lynn [Applause] Held, Nancy Nuin, [Applause] Lucy Elise [Applause] Diamond, Rebecca Lauren Ramirez, [Applause] Sarah Gold, Matthew Dwee, Nuin, [Applause] Ander Abrams, [Applause] Antonio Alejandro Asto, Sydney Adams, [Music] Zachariah Aiden, [Applause] Fernando [Applause] Aguilar, Bahir Amari, Heidi Alcantar, Michaela James Alejandro, [Applause] [Music] [Applause] Giovani Alexander, Amy Allor, Damen Anchando, [Applause] Nvea Anderson, Jeremiah Anoreno, Adrien Alberto Ariano, Richard Gabriel Armenta, Ashlin Jade Art, Riviera, Christina Rosella Arnold, Go.
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Each school sends a link to the curriculum and an opportunity for parents to opt out through the school newsletter at least twice. There is a sample of the clip of the parent school newsletter below sent this school year at one of our elementary schools and you can see it um on the handout. Um, and then question seven, how can I review the license for my child's teacher or other certified school employees? At the beginning of at the top of this, you can see the address that you can go to and anyone can. Um, JCSC prioritizes hiring fully licensed individuals when a lack of a certified candidates for a position exist. An emergency permit could be issued. JCSC has low number of emergency permits. We currently as of May 2025 have 13 certified staff members on emergency permits to our total out of our total 291 certified employees.
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It first we had very a very busy agendas and we just couldn't fit it in. We had we had to I don't know what was in front of us at the time and then it but I believe it was August before we finally did it. Yeah, I think we tried you tried and from May onwards it just didn't happen. But I think um and I was curious when you said uh annually right now we are doing it. I just that we're not following calendar year but we are following the new term year but are you thinking of something different? Uh, I mean, if we're doing it every May, if we Thank you for Trisha for reminding me. If if we kind of have I guess I want to make sure we're doing it yearly, even if we don't have an election. Meaning, even if we don't have a replacement for someone, um, you know, if we if we have the exact same membership and nothing changes, it's still a good thing to do as a matter of practice.
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And I know um a lot of you throughout your time here, you you get that 25-year apple, the 30-year apple, 35 year Apple, some of you get a 40-year apple. Uh you get these little trophies and and the one that really and I happen to have money bats here in my hand, so if I drop it to Well, this one to me really stands out for for more reasons than just being an apple. This this trophy I I'll call it. Um I always point out first of all the design. the design. If you're from Apple Valley and you've uh you know, I thought it was a new thing, but you talk to our kids in our system now and they think Yucka Bridge has been there forever. Uh for for me, it's a relatively new thing. But you'll notice at the entry points of the bridge, there's this apple that looks exactly like this.
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It's just a plan. So, we took the word master out. That's pretty much the only difference besides one word that was misspelled in the existing document. Um, so why don't you scroll down to the end of the table, Aaron. Um, so that really is just describing what we have today uh throughout that table. Um, so this section starting in 101, we looked at the specifics we were looking at and where they would fit between within the comprehensive plan and some of them went to 101, some 102, 103, and also a couple of comments in 41 and 42. We looked at what we were trying to work on and where they would fit within the comprehensive plan, the text that was there, what would make the most sense. So, I'm just going to read through the ones in 101. Uh the city should consider adding protections for soil compaction and heritage trees.
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That'll take place on uh May 30th for the staff. So, that was it for finance committee um uh school boards association. So, anyone that is um we have three board members, three vacancies uh that will be expiring December 31st. So, I do have packets if those three members are interested in running again. Um anyone in the public that's interested, Jod in the front office will have those packets for anyone. They are due to the county office um county clerk's office by July 28th, 2025. Um, I don't think there was anything else for school boards. Uh, ed services. Uh, Michelle's going to be out probably for the May June meeting due to um her husband being in an accident. So, they need an alternate board member. June is their like their reorg meeting. So, they have a big meeting in June. They're looking for someone. She'll probably be back by July going to those meetings.
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Motion to adopt. Motion motion by Commissioner Mahia. Second. Second. Seconded by Commissioner Suarez. Roll call. Mr. Shahada. Miss Passford. Yes. Mr. Brunziac. Yes. Mr. Kenova. Yes. Oh, abstain on executive session. Dr. Danny, yes. Mr. Mia, yes. Mr. Ciano, yes. Miss Suarez, yes. Vice President Santiago, yes. President Paris, yes. Motion carries. Thank you. Uh, Dr. Roberts. Thank you, Mr. Paris. Good evening, commissioners, members of the one Clifton school community. I want to share uh some good news in my report uh tonight. Uh first, I'm proud to announce that for the seventh year in a row, our district has been named the 2025 um best community for music education by the NAM Foundation. Uh the award recognizes the district's outstanding support and commitment to music education. Thank you to all of the extraordinary educators that make this happen uh year after year. But I believe that the board should also uh be thanked because uh it is very obvious in all that we do that music and arts education uh in Clifton is always a priority where I will tell you in other places it may not be.
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Did you do this one already? We still We didn't do these yet, right? Yeah. We have two additional music students to recognize who are achieved all state in orchestra. All state. So these um two students that we're about to recognize auditioned against students from all over the state of New Jersey. Um and they were selected as two of the best well one of the best violists and one of the best chists in the state. Um so it is a huge honor. I got to hear them play and they sounded like a professional orchestra. It was absolutely incredible. Um, so the first one is Cameron Modig. [Music] [Applause] Good job, Cameron. [Applause] Yes. Yep. And Arnav Seti [Applause] We're going to do a photo with our two all state musicians. And as we move together uh for the photo, um just want to point out um I got to see a video of uh these two gentlemen, fantastic musicians, playing with Mrs.
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Alexia Anisa Gagos, Isaiah Dominic Gagos, [Applause] Katie Elizabeth Galpin, [Music] [Applause] Turner Garbini Newburn Haven Alexa Garbo Aiden Jeffrey Charles [Applause] Garcia Ry Seline Gastelim Skyla Sage [Applause] Gentle and Aette Lydia Gerna Hernandez, Talon Louise Gford, Brandon James Gilbert, Riley George Gin, Ethan Dominic Glassie, Addison Marie Gomez, [Applause] Angel Victoria Gomez, Aiden Daniel Gonzalez, Jacob Evan Gonzalez, Armando Alberto Gonzalez Jr., Jatie Lynn Gonzalez, Luis Eduardo Gonzalez, Salido, Jonas Emit Goodell, Leela Nia Gromley, Melanie Anne [Applause] Goritz, Hie Leila Goff, Brian Tier Greybo, Tyrese King, Willie Graham, Tatiana Emerald Gray, [Applause] Adrien Snow Griffin, Daniel James Hall, Michael William Hollik, Sheree Teresa Hamilton, Maddie Hammer, Zachary Ryan Hancock, Kayen Steven Hansen, [Applause] Hannah Jana Hardman, Jackson Benjamin Harris, Nadia Marie [Applause] Harry, Kevin Thomas [Applause] Hartick, Bryant Joseph Heftlin, Jocelyn Lucille Helman, Landon Ever Gutierrez, Austin Gray Hendris, Ansley Luanne Hepworth, Alec Ivan Hernandez, Alexa Hernandez, [Applause] Orion Cruz Hernandez, Ephine Hernandez, Ronio, Danica April Hernandez, Floyd, Ariana Elizabeth Herrera, Parker Timothy Heskin, [Applause] Cade Riley H, Joseph H, [Applause] [Music] Tanner Michael Hibbs, Bana Ray Higera, Cheyenne Ina Hinoa, [Applause] [Music] Xander Cole Hanath, [Applause] Grace Bridey, H Homeman, [Applause] Caitlyn Michelle Hoskinson, Gavin Riley Huff, Nicholas Kendall [Applause] Hurst, Isabelle Engelby, [Applause] [Music] Marley Cheyenne Irwin, Vince Michael Jacob, Jeff Jacobo, Matthew Davis, Jacus, Mia Jade Himenez, [Applause] Brett Paul Johnson, [Applause] Sydney Anna Johnson, Ella Rose Joplain, Nancy Lee [Applause] Jordan, Jacob Eric Jud, [Applause] Brooke Bernice Jump Bl [Applause] Cameron Faith [Applause] Kaiser Carly Grace Kaplan Haley Elizabeth Jean Karns Ava Love Keller Austin Thomas Kibler, [Music] [Applause] Pearl Fior Kylie, Scarlet Kiier King, [Applause] Sarah Alice, Kishba, [Applause] Eastston, William Nutell, [Music] [Applause] Colon Bradley Thomas Kanig [Applause] Clay [Applause] Kramis Samantha Marie Krower Kaylee Marie [Music] Kyle Driana Areli Ladri [Applause] Caitlyn May Laferdy, Aiden Terrence Lairore, Jack Mason, [Applause] Lama, Enrique, Ricardo, Sto Landivazo, Guadalupe, Shakira, Lara, [Applause] [Music] Koa Anthony Walter Laura Rory Anne Lardin [Applause] Wisie Courtourtney Lariva Emily K.
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Jose Aoyo [Applause] Ariselli Aravio Ellie Grace Ashby [Applause] Christopher Amari Ascu [Applause] Brandon Avert, Samuel Lewis, [Music] Bakawi, Samuel Andres, Bayza, Sophia Andrea Bayza, [Music] Ethan Bahi, Payton Rose Bailey, Braden Baker, [Applause] [Music] Eve Alexis Bakeley, [Applause] Sophia Isabella Baltazar, [Applause] Cooper William Barnes, Destiny Wright Batty, Jagger Beck, Ysef Benhaj, [Applause] Abdala, Angelina Lucia Bonitez, [Applause] Ricardo Alejandro [Applause] Bernal, Jessica Margaret [Music] Bevers, Donovan Connor Blevins, Jayen Elise Boenhagen, Addison Capri Bond, [Applause] Austin Tyler Boon, Mason Buen, Cadence Miranda Braden, Trinity Faith Everheart Brewer [Applause] Brandon Russell Britt Jr. Isabelle Angelina Brown [Applause] Alyssa Maline Brunsworld Noah James Buchanan Joshua [Applause] Burgerer, Ace Booth, Joshua [Applause] Canola, Michaela Renee Carter, Angie Valerie Castayanos Gos, Alejandro [Applause] Castillo, Tristan Gabriel Castillo, Camila Cervantes, Co [Music] Chakon, Mason [Music] [Applause] Chase, Monica [Music] Chavez, Sydney Chilton, [Music] Satie Grace [Applause] Chintis, Amaya Rosalyn Chisum, Hayden Cloop, Coral Nicole Christensen, [Applause] Kayen Daniel Clark, Wyatt Allen Clawson, Haley Alexandra [Applause] Klene, Griffin May Conisk, [Applause] Atlas Lee Conisk, Christopher James Cooper, [Music] Elizabeth May Cornet, [Applause] Josiah Gerard Corral, Ryan Joseph Kova, [Applause] Jace Kent Cranble, [Applause] Zoe Dea Rose Crane, Audrey Marshall, Legend Crawford, Shaylan Jill Crook, Seth Joshua Cross, Emily Cruz, Cadence Culver, [Music] Emily Kundiff, Isaiah Christopher [Applause] Kunes Andrew Joe Daly Jr.
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The criteria for emergency permits from the IDOE is as follows. An emergency permit is issued at the request of a school district in a content area for which the district is experienced difficulty staffing the assignment with a properly licensed educator. The emergency permit is is a temporary credential issued to a school corporation or special education cooperative per for a person who is not licensed for that assignment. The applicant must possess the minimum of a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited accredited university. In order to be eligible eligible for the EP, the individual holding the EP must make a commitment to work toward completion of an approved program to either add content area of the EP to an existing license or obtain an initial practitioner license for the content area or areas. The permit holder must meet the licensing advice must meet with the licensing advisor at an Indiana institution in order to learn about the requirements for completing the appropriate program.
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I don't think we have formal rules as a planning board. And so, I'm just suggesting that in my opinion, Trisha does a lot. I think it's great she's willing to step up. I think with new membership, it makes a lot of sense for her to continue. However, I do want to give our new members a chance at the table. If they grow in confidence and comfort and they want that, you know, as long as we're coming back to this yearly, it's a good thing to come back to. I will be happy next May if if someone is ready to take the reigns. Meanwhile, we will have intense training between now and then uh so that someone is ready to do that. So, be careful what you ask for, right? Maybe. Maybe. So, don't Isn't there an election every year for a positioning board? So, if we do it after each election in May and it stays annual and makes the most sense it Yeah, it is when we typically do it.
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