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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11</Identifier>
        <Explanation>THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM. ONCE THE FORM IS COMPLETED, A DRAFT IS REVIEWED BY THE ACCOUNTING SERVICES PROVIDER AND THE BOARD CHAIR.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>EXPLANATION FOR METHOD OF ACCOUNTING</Identifier>
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        <Explanation>THE SCHOOL FOLLOWS A MODIFIED ACCRUAL METHOD OF ACCOUNTING AS PRESCRIBED BY THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. THE SCHOOL-WIDE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE REPORTED USING THE ECONOMIC RESOURCES MEASUREMENT FOCUS AND THE ACCRUAL BASIS OF ACCOUNTING. GRANTS AND SIMILAR ITEMS ARE RECOGNIZED WHEN ALL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS IMPOSED BY THE PROVIDER HAVE BEEN MET.</Explanation>
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