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The Hermiston School District intends to lease this building, formerly El Gran Chaparral and Bob’s Red Apple, to house administrative and
support staff beginning Aug. 1. The School Board signed off on leasing the buildings, which will free up space needed for students at other
district facilities, at its meeting Monday.
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