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Ms. Julie Palmer, past chair of the Orono Education Fund, provided <br />the Board with information on the work of this organization and <br />stated that the orono Education Fund board is thrilled with the <br />support that is received from the community. She stated that there <br />has not only been an increase in dollars received but also an <br />increase in the number of donors which covers a broad range of the <br />community including people with children presently in school as <br />veil as people who no longer have children in the system. She <br />expressed appreciation to everyone for their support of this <br />organization and she acknowledged Judy Micke, Orono School District <br />office, for her work with this committee each year. <br />Dr. Mich expressed appreciation to Julie Palmer for her work these <br />past years and he welcomed Pam Henjum, the new chair for this <br />organization. Dr. Mich also expressed appreciation to everyone <br />who contributes so generously to the Orono Education Fund which <br />provides additional opportunities for students in the classroom and <br />scholarships for the graduating seniors. On behalf of the <br />organization, crystal apples were presented to past president, <br />Julie Palmer and Gretchen Amis, board member who has finished her <br />term of service. <br />Dr. Mich provided the Board with an update on legislative issues <br />and the areas of concern for education today reiterating that <br />through AMSD and MSBA such issues/concerns are watched carefully <br />during the legislative session. By consensus of the Board, local <br />legislative representatives will be invited to a Board meeting <br />which will provide opportunity for the Board to inform them of its <br />official position on issues/concerns. <br />At this time the meeting was recessed after which the Board held a <br />workshop session for the purpose of continuing discussion regarding <br />the issues that surfaced during the recent bond referendxm <br />election. <br />At 10:15 p.m. the Board meeting was reconvened and entered into an <br />executive session for discussion relative to the performance of an <br />employee. <br />The Board meeting was reconvened at 11:58 p.m. Chairperson Van de <br />Ven stated that the Board, in executive session, discussed the <br />performance of an employee.