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GEB Chairman talks DOE’s High-Risk Status–Budget Cuts, with Patti

Written by Jeremie Charfauros on September 10, 2020

Chairman of the Guam Educational Board (GEB), Mark Mendiola speaks to Patti regarding the Department of Education’s (DOE) high-risk status for COVID-19 and budget cuts implemented on his organization.

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GEB Chairman talks DOE’s High-Risk Status–Budget Cuts, with Patti

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