2023-24 BOARD AGENDAS

2023-24 BOARD AGENDAS Jen@iowaschool… Mon, 06/26/2023 - 11:40

Board Agenda - 2023.07.10

Board Agenda - 2023.07.10

 

NOTICE OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

 

TIME/DATE: Monday, July 10, 2023, 6:30 p.m. 

 

LOCATION: District Office, 145 South Clark Street, Forest City

 

Board of Education: Gary Ludwig (President) Keila Buffington (Vice President), Beth Clouse, Eric Kingland, David Reese, Kim Severson, Troy Thompson, Superintendent Darwin Lehmann, Board Secretary Sara Meinders 

 

AGENDA FOR THE MEETING

 

  1. Call to Order and Establish a Quorum
  2. Additions To and Approval of Agenda
  3. Administrative Reports (I)
    1. Board President Report and Comments
    2. Administrative Reports
    3. Secretary/Treasurer Report
    4. Superintendent’s Report
  4. Consent Agenda (D.R.)
    1. Approval of Minutes
    2. Open Enrollment
    3. Personnel
      1. Employee Contracts
      2. Employee Contract Adjustments
      3. Employee Resignations
      4. Employee Unpaid Leave Request
      5. Donations
      6. Sick Leave Bank Request
      7. Early Graduation Request
    4. Approve Financial Statements
    5. Approve Bills
  5. Old Business
    1. Solar Field Project (I)
    2. 2023-2024 Calendar (D.R.)
  6. New Business
    1. Board Policy Review (D.R.)
    2. John V. Hanson Career Center Maintenance Agreement (D.R.)
    3. 2023-24 Legislative Priorities (D.R.)
    4. Print Center Lease  (D.R.)
    5. MiniVan Bid (D.R.)
    6. 12 Passenger Van (D.R.)
    7. North Iowa Community Action Organization Agreement (D.R.)
    8. Forest City Summit - Official Publication Newspaper  (D.R.)
    9. Level 1, Alternate Level 1, and Level 2 Investigators (D.R.)
    10. Designate Legal Counsel (D.R.)
    11. Depository Limits (D.R.)
    12. Sharing Agreement of Communications Director (D.R.)
    13. Investment of District Funds (D.R.)
  7. Suggestions for the August 14, 2023 Board Meeting

Closed Session:  The Forest City CSD Board of Education will go into closed session to evaluate the superintendent and School Board Secretary pursuant to Iowa Code 21.5 (1)(i).

Adjourn

 

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kheidemann@for… Thu, 07/06/2023 - 13:52

Board Agenda - 2023.08.14

Board Agenda - 2023.08.14

 

NOTICE OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

 

TIME/DATE: Monday, August 14, 2023, 6:30 p.m. 

 

LOCATION: District Office, 145 South Clark Street, Forest City

 

Board of Education: Gary Ludwig (President) Keila Buffington (Vice President), Beth Clouse, Eric Kingland, David Reese, Kim Severson, Troy Thompson

Superintendent Darwin Lehmann, Board Secretary Sara Meinders 

 

AGENDA FOR THE MEETING

6:15 p.m.  Closed Session:  To review or discuss records that are required or authorized by state or federal law to be kept confidential.  Iowa Code 21.5(1)(a)

 

 

  1. Call to Order and Establish a Quorum
  2. Additions To and Approval of Agenda
  3. Administrative Reports (I)
    1. Board President Report and Comments
    2. Administrative Reports
    3. Secretary/Treasurer Report
    4. Superintendent’s Report
  4. Consent Agenda (D.R.)
    1. Approval of Minutes
    2. Open Enrollment
    3. Personnel
      1. Employee Contracts
      2. Employee Contract Adjustments
      3. Employee Resignations
      4. Employee Unpaid Leave Request
      5. Donations
      6. Sick Leave Bank Request
      7. Early Graduation Request
    4. Approve Financial Statements
    5. Approve Bills
  5. Old Business
    1. 2023-24 Legislative Priorities (D.R.)
    2. Purchase New Mini-Van (D.R.)
  6. New Business
    1. Board Policy Review (D.R.)
    2. Lead Food Production Work Job Description (D.R.)
    3. Audit Engagement Services Agreement (D.R.)
    4. Consortium and Four Oaks Rent Agreement  (D.R.)
    5. North Iowa Consortium Agreement (D.R.)
    6. 2023-24 Student Handbooks (D.R.)
    7. 2023-24 Professional Development Plans (D.R.)

 

  1. Suggestions for the September 11, 2023, Board Meeting

Adjourn

 

 

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kheidemann@for… Fri, 08/11/2023 - 10:23

Board Agenda - 2023.09.11

Board Agenda - 2023.09.11

 

NOTICE OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

 

TIME/DATE: Monday, September 11, 2023, 6:30 p.m. 

 

LOCATION: District Office, 145 South Clark Street, Forest City

 

Board of Education: Gary Ludwig (President) Keila Buffington (Vice President), Beth Clouse, Eric Kingland, David Reese, Kim Severson, Troy Thompson

Superintendent Darwin Lehmann, Board Secretary Sara Meinders 

 

AGENDA FOR THE MEETING

Work Session:  Facilities tour @ 5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.

 

  1. Call to Order and Establish a Quorum
  2. Additions To and Approval of Agenda
  3. Administrative Reports (I)
    1. Board President Report and Comments
    2. Administrative Reports
    3. Secretary/Treasurer Report
    4. Superintendent’s Report
  4. Consent Agenda (D.R.)
    1. Approval of Minutes
    2. Open Enrollment
    3. Personnel
      1. Employee Contracts
      2. Employee Contract Adjustments
      3. Employee Resignations
      4. Employee Unpaid Leave Request
      5. Donations
      6. Sick Leave Bank Request
      7. Early Graduation Request
      8. Employee Lane Changes
      9. Seniority List
    4. Approve Financial Statements
    5. Approve Bills
  5. Old Business
    1. Facility Plans (I)
  6. New Business
    1. Board Policy Review (D.R.)
    2. Four Oaks Agreement (D.R.)
    3. Flexibility Account Board Resolution (D.R.)
    4. Baseball and Softball Press Boxes - Indian Sports Boosters Donation (D.R.)

 

  1. Suggestions for the October 9, 2023, Board Meeting

 

 

Adjourn

 

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kheidemann@for… Fri, 09/08/2023 - 13:14

Board Agenda - 2023.10.09

Board Agenda - 2023.10.09

 

NOTICE OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

 

TIME/DATE: Monday, October 9, 2023, 6:30 p.m. 

 

LOCATION: District Office, 145 South Clark Street, Forest City

 

Board of Education: Gary Ludwig (President) Keila Buffington (Vice President), Beth Clouse, Eric Kingland, David Reese, Kim Severson, Troy Thompson

Superintendent Darwin Lehmann, Board Secretary Sara Meinders 

 

AGENDA FOR THE MEETING

 

Flexibility Account Notice of Public Hearing- 10/9/23

 

  1. Call to Order and Establish a Quorum
  2. Additions To and Approval of Agenda
  3. Administrative Reports (I)
    1. Board President Report and Comments
    2. Administrative Reports
    3. Secretary/Treasurer Report
    4. Superintendent’s Report
  4. Consent Agenda (D.R.)
    1. Approval of Minutes
    2. Open Enrollment
    3. Personnel
      1. Employee Contracts
      2. Employee Contract Adjustments
      3. Employee Resignations
      4. Employee Unpaid Leave Request
      5. Donations
      6. Sick Leave Bank Request
      7. Early Graduation Request
    4. Approve Financial Statements
    5. Approve Bills
  5. Old Business
    1. Flexibility Account Transfer Resolution (D.R.)
    2. School Board Elections (I)
    3. Elementary Gym Floor (D.R.)
  6. New Business
    1. Board Policy Review (D.R.)
    2. Annual Transportation Report (I)
    3. 2022-23 Annual Special Education Report and School Budget Review Committee (SBRC) Request for Allowable Growth in the Amount of $550,165.88 (D.R)
    4. 2022-2023 Financial Health Report and Certified Annual Report (CAR) (D.R.)
    5. Bill of Sale - Metal Lockers (D.R.)
    6. SBRC Allowable Growth Request for Limited English Proficient Allowable Cost (D.R.)
    7. Certificate of Deposit Renewals (D.R.)
    8. Resolution For Interfund Loan (D.R.)
    9. Board of Education and Superintendent Priorities (D.R.)
  7. Suggestions for the November 13, 2023, Board Meeting

 

Adjourn

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kheidemann@for… Fri, 10/06/2023 - 10:11

Board Agenda - 2023.11.13

Board Agenda - 2023.11.13

 

NOTICE OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

 

TIME/DATE: Monday, November 13, 2023, 6:30 p.m. 

 

LOCATION: District Office, 145 South Clark Street, Forest City

 

Board of Education: Gary Ludwig (President) Keila Buffington (Vice President), Beth Clouse, Eric Kingland, David Reese, Kim Severson, Troy Thompson

Superintendent Darwin Lehmann, Board Secretary Sara Meinders 

 

AGENDA FOR THE MEETING

 

 

  1. Call to Order and Establish a Quorum
  2. Additions To and Approval of Agenda
  3. Administrative Reports (I)
    1. Board President Report and Comments
    2. Administrative Reports
    3. Secretary/Treasurer Report
    4. Superintendent’s Report
  4. Consent Agenda (D.R.)
    1. Approval of Minutes
      1. October 9, 2023
    2. Open Enrollment
    3. Personnel
      1. Employee Contracts
      2. Employee Contract Adjustments
      3. Employee Resignations
      4. Employee Unpaid Leave Request
      5. Donations
      6. Sick Leave Bank Request
      7. Early Graduation Request
    4. Approve Financial Statements
    5. Approve Bills
  5. Old Business
  6. New Business
    1. Board Policy Review (D.R.)
    2. John V. Hanson Career Center Update (I)
    3. Human Resources Sharing Agreement  (D.R)
    4. Certified Enrollment Summary (I)
    5. NIACC Concurrent Enrollment Class Addition (D.R.)
    6. School Board Election Results (I)
  7. Suggestions for the December 11, 2023, Board Meeting

 

 

 

 

Adjourn

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kheidemann@for… Tue, 11/07/2023 - 13:22

Board Agenda - 2023.12.11

Board Agenda - 2023.12.11

 

NOTICE OF BOARD OF EDUCATION AND ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING

 

TIME/DATE: 3 p.m. December 11, 2023

 

LOCATION: District Office, 145 S. Clark Street, Forest City

 

Board of Education: Gary Ludwig (President) Keila Buffington (Vice President), Beth Clouse, Eric Kingland, David Reese, Kim Severson, Troy Thompson

 

Board of Education effective December 11: David Reese, Beth Clouse, Troy Thompson, Rick Wiley, Cody Hennigar, Shelby Korth, Kim Severson

 

Superintendent Darwin Lehmann, Board Secretary Sara Meinders 

 

AGENDA FOR THE MEETING

 

 

  1. Call to Order and Establish a Quorum
  2. Additions To and Approval of Agenda
  3. Administrative Reports (I)
    1. Board President Report and Comments
    2. Administrative Reports
    3. Superintendent’s Report
  4. Consent Agenda (D.R.)
    1. Approval of Minutes
      1. November 13, 2023
    2. Open Enrollment
    3. Personnel
      1. Employee Contracts
      2. Employee Contract Adjustments
      3. Employee Resignations
      4. Employee Unpaid Leave Request
      5. Teacher Quality Professional Development Payment
      6. Donations
      7. Sick Leave Bank Request
      8. Early Graduation Request
    4. Approve Financial Statements
    5. Approve Bills
  5. Old Business
    1. Board Policy Review (D.R.)
  6. New Business
    1. Board Policy 503.4R1FC Good Conduct Rule Procedures (D.R.)
    2. 2023-24 Handbook Changes  (D.R.)
    3. Approve Canvas of Election Results (D.R.)
    4. Appreciation Recognizing the Public Service Rendered by Retiring Board Members (I)

 

 

Adjourn

 

 

 

AGENDA FOR THE ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING

OF THE NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 

  1. Call to Order and Establish a Quorum
  2. Oath of Office for Newly Elected Board Members
  3. Election of Board President and Vice-President
  4. New Business
    1. Appoint Board Secretary (D.R.)
    2. Determination of Dates, Times, and Places for Regular Meetings of the Board (D.R.)
    3. Establish Board Committees (D.R.)
    4. Board Policy Review (D.R.)
    5. School Budget Review Committee Increased Enrollment (D.R.)
    6. School Budget Review Committee Allowable Growth Request for Open Enrollment Out Not On Prior Year’s Headcount (D.R.)
    7. School Budget Review Committee Allowable Growth Request - Limited English Proficient Instruction Beyond 5 Years (D.R.)
    8. School Budget Review Committee At Risk/Drop Out Prevention (D.R.)
    9. Set Public Hearing Date to Review 2024-25 School Year Calendar (D.R.)
    10. NIACC agreement - Principles of Macro Economics (D.R.)
    11. E-rate Budget Internet Service  (D.R.)
    12. E-rate Budget for Switches (D.R.)
  1. Suggestions for the January Board Meeting

 

 

Adjourn

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kheidemann@for… Fri, 12/08/2023 - 13:13

Board Agenda - 2024.01.08

Board Agenda - 2024.01.08

 

NOTICE OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

 

TIME/DATE: Monday, January 8, 2024, 6:30 p.m. 

 

LOCATION: District Office, 145 South Clark Street, Forest City

 

Board of Education: Troy Thompson (President) Beth Clouse (Vice President), Cody Hennigar, Shelby Korth, David Reese, Kim Severson,  Rick Wiley 

Superintendent Darwin Lehmann, Board Secretary Sara Meinders 

 

AGENDA FOR THE MEETING

 

 

 

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE: The Forest City Community School Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the 2024-2025 school year calendar on Monday, January 8, 2024 at the District Office, 145 South Clark Street, Forest City, Iowa. The public hearing will start at 6:30 p.m. At the time and place set for the public hearing, interested individuals will be given the opportunity to express their views, both orally and in writing, on the proposed 2024-2025 school year calendar which has school starting on Friday, August 23, 2024, for a total of 180 student days.

 

  1. Call to Order and Establish a Quorum
  2. Additions To and Approval of Agenda
  3. Administrative Reports (I)
    1. Board President Report and Comments
    2. Administrative Reports
    3. Secretary/Treasurer Report
    4. Superintendent’s Report
  4. Consent Agenda (D.R.)
    1. Approval of Minutes
      1. December 11, 2023
    2. Open Enrollment
    3. Personnel
      1. Employee Contracts
      2. Employee Contract Adjustments
      3. Employee Resignations
      4. Employee Unpaid Leave Request
      5. Donations
      6. Sick Leave Bank Request
      7. Early Graduation Request
    4. Approve Financial Statements
    5. Approve Bills
  5. Old Business
  6. New Business
    1. Board Policy Review (D.R.).
    2. HVAC Replacement Project (D.R.)
    3. 2024-25 School Year Calendar (D.R)
    4. Central Rivers AEA presentation (I)
    5. Elementary Director of Student Supports Job Description (D.R.)
    6. REI Bus Camera System Quote (D.R.)
    7. Transfer Resolution (D.R.)

 

  1. Suggestions for the February 12, 2024, Board Meeting

 

 

Adjourn

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kheidemann@for… Wed, 01/03/2024 - 15:20

Board Agenda - 2024.03.11

Board Agenda - 2024.03.11

 

NOTICE OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

 

TIME/DATE: Monday, March 11, 2024, 6:30 p.m. 

 

LOCATION: District Office, 145 South Clark Street, Forest City

 

Board of Education: Troy Thompson (President) Beth Clouse (Vice President), Cody Hennigar, Shelby Korth, David Reese, Kim Severson,  Rick Wiley 

Superintendent Darwin Lehmann, Board Secretary Sara Meinders 

 

AGENDA FOR THE MEETING

 

 

 

  1. Call to Order and Establish a Quorum
  2. Additions To and Approval of Agenda
  3. Administrative Reports (I)
    1. Board President Report and Comments
    2. Administrative Reports
    3. Secretary/Treasurer Report
    4. Superintendent’s Report
  4. Consent Agenda (D.R.)
    1. Approval of Minutes
      1. February 12, 2024
    2. Open Enrollment
    3. Personnel
      1. Employee Contracts
      2. Employee Contract Adjustments
      3. Employee Resignations
      4. Employee Unpaid Leave Request
      5. Donations
      6. Sick Leave Bank Request
      7. Early Graduation Request
    4. Approve Financial Statements
    5. Approve Bills
  5. Old Business
    1. Legislative Priorities Update (I)
  6. New Business
    1. Board Policy Review (D.R.)
    2. Approve 2024-25 Contracts and Set Issue Date and Return Date (D.R.)
    3. Forest City FY2025 Local Government Risk Pool (D.R.)
    4. Set Public Hearing Dates for Proposed Tax Rate and 2024-25 Budget and 2023-24 Budget Amendment (D.R.)
    5. Elementary Coat Room Storage Units (D.R.)
  7. Suggestions for the April 8, 2024, Board Meeting

 

 

                       

 

Adjourn

 

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kheidemann@for… Fri, 03/08/2024 - 12:40

Board Agenda - 2024.04.08

Board Agenda - 2024.04.08

 

NOTICE OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

 

TIME/DATE: Monday, April 8, 2024, 6:30 p.m. 

 

LOCATION: District Office, 145 South Clark Street, Forest City

 

Board of Education: Troy Thompson (President) Beth Clouse (Vice President), Cody Hennigar, Shelby Korth, David Reese, Kim Severson,  Rick Wiley 

Superintendent Darwin Lehmann, Board Secretary Sara Meinders 

 

AGENDA FOR THE MEETING

 

 

 

 

  1. Call to Order and Establish a Quorum
  2. Additions To and Approval of Agenda
  3. Administrative Reports (I)
    1. Board President Report and Comments
    2. Administrative Reports
    3. Secretary/Treasurer Report
    4. Superintendent’s Report
  4. Consent Agenda (D.R.)
    1. Approval of Minutes
    2. Open Enrollment
    3. Personnel
      1. Employee Contracts
      2. Employee Contract Adjustments
      3. Employee Resignations
      4. Donations
      5. Sick Leave Bank Request
      6. Early Graduation Request
    4. Approve Financial Statements
    5. Approve Bills
  5. Old Business
    1. Approve Public Hearing for 24-25 Budget & 23-24 Budget Amendment (D.R.)
    2. Legislative Priorities Update (I)
  6. New Business
    1. Board Policy Review (D.R.)
    2. Certificate of Deposit Renewals (D.R.)
    3. Facility Planning Overview (I)
    4. Bear Creek Golf Course Usage Agreement & Financial Request (D.R.)
  7. Suggestions for the May 13, 2024, Board Meeting

 

           

 

Adjourn

 

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kheidemann@for… Fri, 04/05/2024 - 14:35

Board Minutes - 2024.05.13

Board Minutes - 2024.05.13

 

NOTICE OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

 

TIME/DATE: Monday, May 13, 2024, 6:30 p.m. 

 

LOCATION: District Office, 145 South Clark Street, Forest City

 

Board of Education: Troy Thompson (President) Beth Clouse (Vice President), Cody Hennigar, Shelby Korth, David Reese, Kim Severson,  Rick Wiley 

Superintendent Darwin Lehmann, Board Secretary Sara Meinders 

 

AGENDA FOR THE MEETING

  1. Call to Order and Establish a Quorum
  2. Additions To and Approval of Agenda
  3. Administrative Reports (I)
    1. Board President Report and Comments
    2. Administrative Reports
    3. Secretary/Treasurer Report (Wellness Committee Update & Student Activity Passes)
    4. Superintendent’s Report
  4. Consent Agenda (D.R.)
    1. Approval of Minutes
    2. Open Enrollment
    3. Personnel
      1. Employee Contracts
      2. Employee Contract Adjustments
      3. Employee Resignations
      4. Donations
      5. Sick Leave Bank Request
      6. Early Graduation Request
    4. Approve Financial Statements
    5. Approve Bills
  5. Old Business
    1. Facility Planning Overview (D.R.)
    2. 2024-25 Master Contract Amendment and Teacher Contract Adjustments (D.R.)
  6. New Business
    1. Board Policy Review (D.R.)
    2. Sharing Agreements (D.R.)
    3.  Hazard Mitigation Plan (I)
    4. Graduation List Approval (D.R.)
    5. School and Lunch Account fees (D.R.)
    6. Resolution to Allocate Funds to Central Rivers AEA for 2024-25 (D.R.)
    7. IASB School Board Recognition Month (I)
    8. Strength & Conditioning Job Description (D.R.)
    9. Milk Bids (D.R.)
    10. Forest City Education Hall of Fame Nominations  (D.R.)
  7. Suggestions for the June 10, 2024, Board Meeting

 

Closed Session:  The Forest City CSD Board of Education will go into closed session to evaluate the superintendent pursuant to Iowa Code 21.5(1)(i).

           

Adjourn

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adietrich@fore… Fri, 05/10/2024 - 12:56

Public Meeting and Special Meeting Agenda - 2024.04.29

Public Meeting and Special Meeting Agenda - 2024.04.29

 

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

 

TIME/DATE: Monday April 29, 2024, Noon

 

LOCATION: District Office, 145 South Clark Street, Forest City

 

Board of Education: Troy Thompson (President) Beth Clouse (Vice President), Cody Hennigar, Shelby Korth, David Reese, Kim Severson,  Rick Wiley 

Superintendent Darwin Lehmann, Board Secretary Sara Meinders 

 

AGENDA FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING

 

Notice of Public Hearing  - 2024-25 Budget and Amendment of 2023-24 Budget

 

  1. Call to Order
  2. Roll Call
  3. Approval of Agenda
    1. Amendment of the 2023-24 Budget
    2. 2024-2025 Proposed Budget
  4. Opening Statement - Board President
  5. Receive Written Comment (if any)
  6. Receive Oral Comment
  7. Adjourn

 

 

AGENDA FOR THE SPECIAL MEETING

 

 

  1. Call to Order and Establish a Quorum
  2. Additions To and Approval of Agenda
  3. New Business
    1. Approve the Amendment of the 2023-24 Budget (D.R.)
    2. Approve the 2024-2025 Proposed Budget (D.R.)

 

                       

Adjourn

 

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kheidemann@for… Sat, 04/27/2024 - 10:42

Special Meeting Agenda - 2024.03.25

Special Meeting Agenda - 2024.03.25

 

NOTICE OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

 

TIME/DATE: Monday, March 25, 2024, 6:30 p.m. 

 

LOCATION: District Office, 145 South Clark Street, Forest City

 

Board of Education: Troy Thompson (President) Beth Clouse (Vice President), Cody Hennigar, Shelby Korth, David Reese, Kim Severson,  Rick Wiley 

Superintendent Darwin Lehmann, Board Secretary Sara Meinders 

 

AGENDA FOR THE MEETING

 

 

 

  1. Call to Order and Establish a Quorum

  2. Additions To and Approval of Agenda

  3. Presentation of 2024-2025 Proposed Property Tax Levy

  4. Receive Written Comment

  5. Receive Oral Comment

  6. Adjourn

(I)=Informational (D.R.)=Decision Required

 

kheidemann@for… Fri, 03/22/2024 - 09:14