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At this time Dr. Mich called on Dolores Peterson, Orono Middle <br />School Secretary who spoke on behalf of all of the employees of the <br />School District in honoring the members of the Board of Education. <br />Ms. Peterson expressed appreciation to the Board for the many hours <br />of unpaid work that they do for our schools, for their involvement <br />in our communities. She stated that the staff is greatly <br />appreciative of their visibility as well as their approachability. <br />At this time Dawn Mooney, Schumann Elementary Paraprofessional, and <br />Ron Nelson, Orono Primary School Teacher, presented each Board <br />member with a plaque which stated: <br />"A hundred years from now it will not matter what my bank <br />account was, the sort of house I live in, or the kind of <br />car I drove...but the world may be different because I was <br />important in the life of a child." <br />Many staff members, family members, and community members were <br />present to show appreciation to the Board for their <br />dedication/service to our School District. The meeting was recessed <br />following the presentation and a reception was held for the Board <br />members. <br />Vice chair Jack Veach reconvened the Board meeting following the <br />reception. <br />Dr. Mich updated the Board regarding the 1999 legislative session <br />and brought to the Board's attention, the Association of <br />Metropolitan School Districts Preliminary Summary of the K-12 <br />Omnibus Education Bill which they had received in their packets. <br />Discussion ensued and consensus was that, although interpretation <br />of the bill is still in process, they are pleased with the outcome <br />of the legislative session. Martha Van de Ven stated that she <br />would like thank you letters sent to those who were leaders for <br />education including the Governor. Dr. Mich will consult with AMSD <br />regarding this and provide information at the next Board meeting. <br />UPON MOTION by Martha Van de Ven, seconded by Dave McKown, the <br />Board of Education approved the 1998-99 Final Budget in the amount <br />of $22,097,800 and the 1999-2000 Preliminary Budget in the amount <br />of $38,408,101. <br />Discussion ensued with Board members inquiring as to the <br />distribution of the increase in funding resulting from the K-12 <br />Omnibus Education Bill. Dr. Mich explained that while projections <br />are still taking place and the fact remains that in the past there <br />hasn't been adequate funding, this will probably allow for