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- ↑ School District quick facts, retrieved 2012-04-01
- ↑ "Amalgamated school board to be in place by September school start". The Telegram. March 27, 2013. Retrieved June 6, 2020.
- ↑ School District staff directory, retrieved 2012-04-01
- ↑ School District press release, April 28, 2009, retrieved 2012-04-01