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<div>Dear friend<font color="#1F497D">s</font> and colleagues,</div>
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<div>I am writing to inform you that I have accepted a position with Salem-Keizer School District effective July 1, 2010. My 7.5 years of employment at ODE ends on June 30, 2010. </div>
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<div>I have thoroughly enjoyed working with all of you, and greatly appreciate the patience and kindness you’ve afforded me as I’ve tried to answer your calls and e-mails. Though I look forward to my new position with great excitement, I will miss those calls
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<div>I have leave time on June 18 and June 21. Otherwise, I am here to respond to your needs until my departure. At this time I am not sure who will be fielding your inquiries when I leave. If that is determined before I leave I will be sure to provide you
with the appropriate name, phone number, and e-address.</div>
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<div>It has been my pleasure serving you. I wish all of you the very best and thank you for your excellent work on behalf of Oregon’s children.</div>
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<div>Most sincerely,</div>
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<div><font face="Brush Script MT, cursive" size="4">Eric</font></div>
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<div><font face="Arial, sans-serif" size="3">Eric A. Richards, Director of Operations</font></div>
<div><font face="Arial, sans-serif" size="3">Oregon Department of Education</font></div>
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<div><font face="Arial, sans-serif" size="3">503-947-5786</font></div>
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