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        <ExplanationTxt>Meridian Technical Charter High School advertises that it is an equal opportunity educator and employer via newpaper and school website. The Organization's admissions are based on the lottery systems established by Idaho code.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>The conflict of interest policy is monitored district wide. If a Meridian Technical Charter High School (MTCHS) Board Member has a conflict of interest, they recuse themselves from voting on the issue brought before the MTCHS Board. This is noted in the MTCHS Board Minutes. Further, if an allegation arises of whether or not there is a conflict of interest and the actions of the Board Member are questioned, the information is brought before the authorizer of the charter: Joint School District #2. The Joint School District #2 Board of Trustees reviews conflict of interest allegations.</ExplanationTxt>
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