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        <ExplanationTxt>THE HEAD OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE EVALUATES THE PERFORMANCE OF THE HEAD OF SCHOOL. THE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION WITH THE BOARD AND RECOMMENDS CHANGES TO THE HEAD OF SCHOOL'S COMPENSATION TO THE BOARD FOR APPROVAL ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. THE LAST REVIEW FOR THE HEAD OF SCHOOL WAS PERFORMED IN NOVEMBER 2024.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE SCHOOL MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.</ExplanationTxt>
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