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        <ExplanationTxt>ARKANSAS ASSOCIATION OF EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATORS APPOINTS THE FOUNDATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>GOVERNING DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BY LAW TO BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.</ExplanationTxt>
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