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Ratification by the Board of Education of a Professional Services Contract between District and HERO, Inc., Oakland, CA, for the latter to work with selected 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students; to improve the student's oral language, reading skills, self-esteem, and leadership skills through performing arts, poetry, dramatization, skits and movement; engage students in a variety of challenging activities that support their academic achievement and personal growth, such as cooperative learning, critical thinking, and healthy decision-making; facilitate and lead the presentation of these works to the larger school community at Bella Vista Elementary School, for the period of August 31, 2009 through June 17, 2010, in an amount not to exceed $27,000.00.
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