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        <Explanation>THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, REVIEWS THE PERFORMANCE OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER WITH THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND RECOMMENDS WAGE AND BENEFIT LEVELS TO THE ENTIRE BOARD FOR APPROVAL. THE BOARD IS AWARE OF THE COMPENSATION AMOUNTS FOR OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM MEMBERS BUT THE DECISIONS GOVERNING THEIR COMPENSATION ARE UNDER THE PURVIEW OF THE ACADEMY PRESIDENT.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE ACADEMY MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS AT THE ACADEMY'S ADDRESS AFTER RECEIPT OF WRITTEN REQUEST TO EXAMINE.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT CHANGE EITHER ITS OVERSIGHT PROCESS OR SELECTION PROCESS DURING THE YEAR.</Explanation>
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