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        <Explanation>UPLIFE EDUCATION'S MISSION IS TO CREATE AND SUSTAIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF EXCELLENCE THAT EMPOWER EACH STUDENT TO REACH THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL IN COLLEGE AND THE GLOBAL MARKETPLACE AND THAT INSIRE IN STUDENTS A LIFE-LONG LOVE OF LEARNING, ACHIEVEMENT, AND SERVICE IN ORDER TO POSITIVELY CHANGE THEIR WORLD.</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>BOARD MEMBERS SUBMIT THE TEA REQUIRED CHARTER SCHOOL GOVERNANCE REPORT ANNUALLY.</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A</ReturnReference>
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