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        <ExplanationTxt>CHIEFS FOR CHANGE HIRED PENN HILL GROUP, AN EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING FIRM, TO RESEARCH, DEVELOP AND ADVOCATE FOR FEDERAL POLICY OF CRITICAL IMPORTANCE TO THE SUCCESS OF THEIR MEMBERS IN THEIR EFFORT TO PROVIDE AN EXCELLENT EDUCATION TO ALL STUDENTS IN THE SYSTEMS THEY LEAD.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE 990 IS DRAFTED WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE TAX PREPARER, BOOKKEEPER AND OPERATIONS STAFF. THE 990 IS THEN REVIEWED BY THE CEO AND COO AND ANY CHANGES ARE MADE. ONCE FINALIZED, THE 990 IS FORWARDED TO THE BOARD PRESIDENT AND APPROVED PRIOR TO FILING.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>IF A DIRECTOR OR OFFICER HAS A FINANCIAL OR PERSONAL INTEREST IN ANY MATTER COMING BEFORE THE BOARD, THE BOARD MUST ENSURE THE INTEREST IS FULLY DISCLOSED. THE INTERESTED PERSON IS NOT INVOLVED IN VOTING ON THE POSSIBLE CONFLICT.</ExplanationTxt>
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