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2024 MISBO Annual Conference

2024 MISBO Annual Conference

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 to Friday, October 25, 2024

Event Details

The 2024 MISBO Annual Conference is designed for the operational leaders in independent schools.

Who Should Attend:

  • Business and Operations Officers
  • Business and Operations Staff
  • HR Directors
  • Technology Directors
  • Facilities Directors
  • Auxiliary Programs Directors
  • Heads of School
  • Other Administration and School Leaders

Earn CPE credits by attending this event!


Pre-Conference Workshop

Removing Roadblocks to Remarkable Relationships

What does it take to create an amazing team? How do you build the bridges required to ensure everyone is connecting while also closing the gaps of miscommunication?

Organizations are made up of so many diverse personalities! Learning to navigate what does and doesn’t work can create roadblocks to creating engaging team experiences. Likewise, our customers and the groups we serve notice when teams aren't on the same page and that creates roadblocks for both sales and service.

Creating connections with both your internal team and your customers is paramount to success. Building the right environment for this may be easier than you think!

This hands on workshop will have you laughing, learning and building your way to a better team.

REGISTRATION

Add to conference registration:  $59
Pre-conference workshop only:  $99


Wednesday, October 23
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Lunch will be provided.

Please sign up when you register. 

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REGISTRATION

Members 
Pre-Sale (3/25 - 4/14):  $395
Early Bird (4/15 – 5/31):  $450
Regular (6/1 - 10/7):  $550
Late (after 10/8): $650

Non-Members 
Early Bird (4/15 – 5/31):  $575 
Regular (6/1 - 10/7):  $675 
Late (after 10/8): $795


Hotel & Travel

This event will take place at the Hyatt Regency Greenville. Hotel and travel information is located here.


CPE CREDIT

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Earn CPE credits at this conference! 

MISBO is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.

HRCI Credit

This program has been submitted to the HR Certification Institute for review.



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Ric Anderson
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Troy Anderson
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Akshay H. Anikhindi
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Alene Arenas
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Lee Arledge
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Kate Auger-Campbell
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Ellie Begley
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Jimmy Bettis
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Marcia Bettis
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Erik Brown
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Lloyd Brown
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Julie Burke
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Kelly Burns
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Florence Calhoun
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Jim Callis
Jim Callis Associate Head of School The Webb School
Scott Carlson
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Jennifer Carroll
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Sohan Choudhury
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Brian Clark
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Jennifer Cobb
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Kelly Coggins
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James Conner
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Lee Conner
Lee Conner Vice President for Operations Woodward Academy
Jennifer Cookston
Jennifer Cookston Chief Financial Officer Webb School of Knoxville
James Cooper
James Cooper Chief Financial Officer Randolph School
Joe Cordero
Joe Cordero IT Director Mount Paran Christian School
Chip Cresswell
Chip Cresswell CFO, COO ISM Insurance, Inc.
Tracy Crosby
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Cody Crowder
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Lacey Dapore
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Amelia Daul
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Mallory Dear
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Madeleine Dial
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William Dillard
William Dillard Director of Partner Awareness Building Solutions
Jennifer Dillon
Jennifer Dillon Director of Finance The Bright School
Charmaine Dorrell
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Amanda Dykes
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Ted Earles
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Bridgitt Elliott
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Erika Farr
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Mitch Faschian
Mitch Faschian Account Manager FMX
Kathy Ferguson
Kathy Ferguson Partner Armanino LLP
Natalie Ferguson
Natalie Ferguson Chief Financial Officer Darlington School
Tim Finnegan
Tim Finnegan Chief Financial Officer Greensboro Day School
Ilanit Fischler
Ilanit Fischler Partner Fisher Phillips
Bob Fish
Bob Fish Managing Partner at VBW Voluntary Benefits at Work
Brannon Fissette
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Marlee Fleming
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Lisa Flowers
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Katie Foley
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Madalyn Folgate
Madalyn Folgate Paymerang
Emmett Forrester
Emmett Forrester Chief Financial Officer Riverside Preparatory Academy
Michael Forrester
Michael Forrester Controller Holy Innocents' Episcopal School
Jodee Foster
Jodee Foster Director of Human Resources Mount Paran Christian School
Chorlana Francis
Chorlana Francis Chief Human Resources Officer The Lovett School
Tom Franz
Tom Franz Senior Associate of Partner Development Building Solutions
Andy Fricke
Andy Fricke Director of Financial and Personnel Processes Episcopal School of Jacksonville
Janet Fulbright
Janet Fulbright Director of Business and Finance Mount Paran Christian School
Matt Gazillo
Matt Gazillo Market Development Executive HD Supply
Calvin Golden
Calvin Golden Director of Finance & Operations Linden Waldorf School
Iris Goodson
Iris Goodson Director of Human Resources Atlanta Speech School
Carrie Gordon
Carrie Gordon Assistant Controller Woodward Academy
Janet Graham
Janet Graham Director of Human Resources McDonogh School
Shelli Greaves
Shelli Greaves Director of Human Resources & Compliance Saint Edward's School
Chelsea Guelich
Chelsea Guelich Sales Operations Manager Meteor Education
Ann Gushue
Ann Gushue Business Office Accountant St. Joseph's Catholic School-SC
Nikki Hamby
Nikki Hamby Accountant St. Joseph's Catholic School-SC
Christa Hansen
Christa Hansen Director of Human Resources Westminster
Shelly Hazlett
Shelly Hazlett Human Resource Director Greensboro Day School
Elizabeth Hickman
Elizabeth Hickman Client Development Manager Fisher Phillips
Rhonda Hickson
Rhonda Hickson Benefits & Compensation Westminster
Kevin Hill
Kevin Hill Senior Vice President of Sales Perimeter Office Products
Karen Himebaugh
Karen Himebaugh Director of Finance & HR The John Crosland School
Shelley Hinton
Shelley Hinton Staples Business Advantage
Jessica Hodges
Jessica Hodges Controller Greensboro Day School
Dana Holbrook
Dana Holbrook Business Office Coordinator The Howard School
Christie Holman
Christie Holman Assistant Head of School for Operations/CFO The Walker School
EA Homans
EA Homans Controller Harpeth Hall School
Ryan Hudak
Ryan Hudak Chief Financial Officer The Schenck School
Bryan Huggett
Bryan Huggett Director of Facilities Holy Innocents Episcopal School
Bob Hymson
Bob Hymson Director of Finance Arbor Montessori School
Paul Ibsen
Paul Ibsen Former Assistant Head of School
Joaquin Infante
Joaquin Infante Director of Information Technology Jewish Leadership Academy
Meredith Innes
Meredith Innes Audit Supervisor CapinCrouse LLP
Brett Jacobsen
Brett Jacobsen President SAIS
Felix Jacomino
Felix Jacomino Director of Technology St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School
Dallas Joseph
Dallas Joseph COO/CFO Baylor School
Megan Jurick
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Peter Kaihani
Peter Kaihani Solutions Consultant/SVP Truist Bank
Laura Kajor
Laura Kajor Director of Sales ISM Insurance, Inc.
Jana Kane
Jana Kane Regional Vice President FACTS Management - Nelnet
Damian Kavanagh
Damian Kavanagh President & CEO MISBO
Chris Kelley
Chris Kelley Human Resources Westminster
Kristoffer Kennedy
Kristoffer Kennedy Finance Director The Bedford School
Veronique Kessler
Veronique Kessler CFOO San Francisco Friends School
Susan Kimmel
Susan Kimmel Director of the Purchasing Consortium MISBO
Robin Kiser
Robin Kiser Senior HCM Account Executive Paylocity
Ed Knapp
Ed Knapp Chief Financial Officer Holy Innocents' Episcopal School
MaSheena Lavely
MaSheena Lavely Director of Human Resources Woodward Academy
Lisa Lawrence
Lisa Lawrence Business Office Manager St. Joseph's Catholic School-SC
David Lee
David Lee Partner, Assurance Practice Smith + Howard
Brendan Linder
Brendan Linder Senior Account Executive – Facility Solutions Staples Facilities Solutions
Cynthia Livingston
Cynthia Livingston NFP/Government Banker Truist Bank
Beth Lucas
Beth Lucas Director of Human Resources Charlotte Latin School
Beth Luehrs
Beth Luehrs Director, Finance and Business Operations St. Peter's Episcopal School
John Lynch
John Lynch Senior VP Education Industry Consultant Truist Bank
Louise Mann
Louise Mann Chief Financial Officer Woodward Academy
Christian Mantegna
Christian Mantegna CapinCrouse LLP
Todd Manuel
Todd Manuel Sales Manager Interstate Transportation Equipment (Thomas Built Buses)
Nikia Clark Martin
Nikia Clark Martin CFO Heritage Preparatory School
Jessie Martinez
Jessie Martinez Chief Financial Officer Lake Highland Preparatory School
Charles Maumus
Charles Maumus Director of Finance Oak Hill School
April McCabe
April McCabe Senior Client Consultant Captivated Health
Ed McCabe
Ed McCabe Chief Financial Officer San Antonio Christian School
Janis McCambridge
Janis McCambridge Controller Carolina Day School
Karen McClelland
Karen McClelland Director of Auxiliary Programs Sidwell Friends School
Kathleen McCooK
Kathleen McCooK Chief of Staff Mount Paran Christian School
Julie McDonald
Julie McDonald Accounting Assistant Episcopal Day School - NC
Cheryl McDowell
Cheryl McDowell Vice President, Education Practice Group IMA Financial Group
Christine McGoldrick
Christine McGoldrick Business Development Flik Independent School Dining-Compass Group
Amber McKeen
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Miyoung Mead
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Nishant Mehta
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Kurt Meinberg
Kurt Meinberg Sr. Client Executive & Captive Program Manager Independent School Benefits Consortium (ISBC)
Kevin Melvin
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Dave Michelman
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Kurt Michelsen
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John Mongelli
John Mongelli Chief Financial Officer The Lovett School
Karen Moore
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Shanna Morales
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Todd Morris
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Jennifer Morrison
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Tom Murphy
Tom Murphy Chief Financial Officer Harpeth Hall School
Meryl Myles
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Jeanna Nichols
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Gina Noble
Gina Noble Controller Porter-Gaud School
Donna Novell
Donna Novell HR/Benefits Coordinator Shorecrest Preparatory School
James Palmieri
James Palmieri Senior Vice President National Business Officers Association (NBOA)
Victor Panchuk
Victor Panchuk Director of Campus Facilities The Westminster Schools
Victor Panchuk
Victor Panchuk Director of Campus Facilities Westminster
Allison Pearson
Allison Pearson Controller Woodward Academy
Jenifer Pecht
Jenifer Pecht Senior Portfolio Manager USI Insurance Services
Claudia Perez
Claudia Perez Senior Manager, Assurance Services Group Smith + Howard
Julia Peters
Julia Peters Payroll and Human Resources Manager Harpeth Hall School
Rob Peters
Rob Peters Partner Sterling Seacrest Pritchard
Shaleen Petress
Shaleen Petress Controller Shorecrest Preparatory School
Andrew Phelps
Andrew Phelps Chief Business Officer Battle Ground Academy
Ginny Phillippi
Ginny Phillippi Senior Vice President, Education Specialty Practice Group Not for Profit and Government Banking Truist Bank
Anita Pittman
Anita Pittman Director of Human Resources Carrollwood Day School
Larry Pittman
Larry Pittman Chief Financial Officer/ Chief Operating Officer Carrollwood Day School
Jackie Porubiansky
Jackie Porubiansky Director Of Facilities The Walker School
Aimee Pumarejo Diaz
Aimee Pumarejo Diaz Director of Operations Carolina Day School
Ryan Raines
Ryan Raines Controller & IT Director Seffner Christian Academy
Joe Rayburn
Joe Rayburn Director of Partner Development Building Solutions
Holly Roberts
Holly Roberts Business Manager Christian Heritage School
Michael Rogers
Michael Rogers Director of Plant Services TALLULAH FALLS SCHOOL
Bill Rouse
Bill Rouse President Campus Services Group
Margie Rowan
Margie Rowan Purchasing Specialist Mount Paran Christian School
Penny Rowe
Penny Rowe Director of Finance & HR Westchester Country Day School, Inc.
Jenna Rubin
Jenna Rubin Associate Fisher Phillips
Marta Ruggles
Marta Ruggles Client Relations & Operations Adviser Meriwether Godsey
Dianne Sagaas
Dianne Sagaas Director of Professional Development MISBO
Daniel Sage
Daniel Sage Senior Manager Smith + Howard
Patrick Schuermann
Patrick Schuermann Director, ISL Master's Program
Angela Scott
Angela Scott Business Manager Episcopal Day School
Angela Scott
Angela Scott Business Manager Episcopal Day School - NC
Matt Scully
Matt Scully Director of Digital Integration & Innovation Providence Day School
John Sess
John Sess Director of Operations Mount Paran Christian School
Michelle Shea
Michelle Shea Vice President MISBO
Alli Sheets
Alli Sheets HR Specialist Mount Pisgah Christian School
Chris Shields
Chris Shields Chief Financial Officer Brainerd Baptist School
Jeffrey Shields
Jeffrey Shields President & CEO National Business Officers Association (NBOA)
Maurice Short
Maurice Short VP of Sales SAGE Dining Services
Lea Siegel
Lea Siegel Chief Operating Officer The Colorado Springs School
Morgan Simkins
Morgan Simkins Director of Business Development, Corporate Services Flik Independent School Dining-Compass Group
Kevin Smith
Kevin Smith CFO Mount Paran Christian School
Michael Sollberger
Michael Sollberger Director of Human Resources Ensworth School
Lori Spear
Lori Spear Executive Vice President SAIS
Suzanne Spunzo
Suzanne Spunzo Director New Pinnacle Consulting Group a division of Pentegra
Sarah Starr
Sarah Starr Regional Vice President FACTS Management - Nelnet
Kayce Stillings
Kayce Stillings Senior Manager Armanino LLP
Josh Stinson
Josh Stinson Manager, Assurance Services Group Smith + Howard
Alan Stob
Alan Stob Chief Financial Officer/Head of Evert Campus Grandview Preparatory School
Kim Stravolo
Kim Stravolo CFO St. Joseph's Catholic School-SC
William Stribling
William Stribling Director of Facilities Saint Edward's School
Tim Stutzman
Tim Stutzman CFO St. Anne's Belfield School
Liz Summers
Liz Summers Assistant Head, Director of Finance and Operations Heathwood Hall Episcopal School
Don Swanson
Don Swanson Head of Finance Pulaski Academy
Todd Swartz
Todd Swartz Asst Head of School for HR & Strategic Initiatives Providence Day School
Richard Swindell
Richard Swindell Director of Business Operations Sidwell Friends School
Wendy Tasin
Wendy Tasin Chief Financial & Operations Officer Washington Episcopal School
Tanya Taylor
Tanya Taylor Controller The Lovett School
Benjamin Tipton
Benjamin Tipton Associate Director of Operations Gaston Day School
John Tracy
John Tracy Director of Technology The Montgomery Academy
Susan Trippe
Susan Trippe Sr. Accountant Mount Pisgah Christian School
Donna Venturatos
Donna Venturatos Client Executive, Workplace Solutions Transamerica
Mark Vosskamp
Mark Vosskamp Chief Financial Officer Girls Preparatory School
Polly Wallace
Polly Wallace Chief Operating Officer St. Benedict's Episcopal Day School
Mike Waylett
Mike Waylett Director of Consulting Southern Teachers
Krista Webb
Krista Webb Chief Financial Officer Christian Academy of Knoxville
Russ Webb
Russ Webb Executive Director
Alan Weiler
Alan Weiler Director of Finance and Operations Athens Academy
Jared Weinberg
Jared Weinberg Business Development Executive Paylocity
Danielle Welsh
Danielle Welsh Accountant The Walker School
Joan Wheeler
Joan Wheeler Finance Manager Bishop Moore Catholic High School
Megan Wildebour
Megan Wildebour Business Manager Trident Academy
Kevin Wilder
Kevin Wilder Sales Consultant Captivated Health
Brian Williams
Brian Williams Senior Relationship Manager Truist Bank
Torrey Williams
Torrey Williams Chief Information Officer Westminster
Debra Wilson
Debra Wilson President National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Scott Wilson
Scott Wilson President & Headmaster
Bryan Wimmer
Bryan Wimmer Learning Experience Coordinator Meteor Education
Kaitlin Windle
Kaitlin Windle CEO & Co-Founder Apte, Inc.
Peter Winebrenner
Peter Winebrenner Principal Hort Coplan Macht
Lisa Wylie
Lisa Wylie Chief Financial Officer / Chief Operating Officer Shorecrest Preparatory School
Merilan Zarsadias
Merilan Zarsadias Director of Human Resources Lake Highland Preparatory School
John Zipp
John Zipp AVP Sales and Business Development Transamerica
21 Other Registered Attendees

Agenda

October 23
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Pre-Conference registration
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Pre-Conference Workshop (separate registration) Removing Roadblocks to Remarkable Relationships
3:00 PM - 4:15 PM Conference Registration
4:15 PM - 6:30 PM Opening Reception
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM General Session Power & Impact: The Head/CFO Relationship
October 24
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM Breakfast
8:45 AM - 9:00 AM Chair's Welcome
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Keynote Session
10:30 AM - 11:25 AM Breakout Session Best Practices to Mitigate Fraud and Cyber Threats within your Treasury Platform 
10:30 AM - 11:25 AM Breakout Session Uncovering the Truth: Employee and Student Misconduct Investigations 
10:30 AM - 11:25 AM Breakout Session Mind, Body & Spirit 
10:30 AM - 11:25 AM Breakout Session Unleash the Power of Hybrid Learning
11:30 AM - 12:45 PM Lunch and President's Address
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM General Session Sourcing Solutions
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Breakout Session Stacking My Capital: Equity, Gift and Debt - How to Decide? 
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Breakout Session Vigilant and Secure: Cybersecurity Best Practices for K12 Schools 
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Breakout Session Top 10 Benefit Plan Errors and Prevention Strategies 
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Breakout Session HR Roundtable - Effective Strategies and Best Practices
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM General Session
4:45 PM - 6:15 PM MISBO on Tap (separate registration)
October 25
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM Breakfast
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM Chair Elect's Address
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM General Session
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Breakout Session The Making of the CFO and HOS Team 
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Breakout Session Enterprise Risk Management for Independent Schools 
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Breakout Session Effective Communication Strategies for CFOs and Facilities Directors 
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Breakout Session Navigating Toxic People in the Workplace
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM Breakout Session Strategic Insights: Harnessing Data to Navigate Your School's Success
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM Breakout Session Money Matters to Health and Well-being 
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM Breakout Session Abuse Risk Prevention - A Cultural Change 
12:45 PM - 1:15 PM Grab & Go Lunch

For More Information:

Dianne Sagaas
Dianne Sagaas
Director of Professional Development MISBO (404)921-3812


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