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Agenda for Monday's county school board work session
Board Work Session
Whitfield County Board of Education
November 23, 2009
7:30 a.m.
Valley Point Elementary
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Inspiration/Pledge of Allegiance – Valley Point Elementary
3. Instructional Report – Valley Point Elementary
4. School Council Report – Valley Point Elementary
5. Review Board Agenda Items – December 7, 2009
6. Hearing of Individuals
7. Executive Session
8. Board Member Comments
Katie Brochu, Superintendent
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