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Dr. Mich provided the Board with information on the 1994-95 budget <br />reduction plan, a plan that has been developed with the assistance <br />of the Administrative Cabinet of the School District. He stated <br />that the plan is designed to provide the least harm to educational <br />programs, but that reductions of any kind still have an impact. <br />Dr. Mich answered questions from the Board for clarification <br />purposes. <br />Motion carried unanimously. <br />UPON MOTION by Peg Swanson, seconded by Martha Van de Ven, the <br />Board of Education approved the Early Childhood Family Education <br />Coordinator/Teacher contract for 1993-95. <br />Motion carried unanimously. <br />UPON MOTION by Martha Van de Ven, seconded by Pamela Schroeder, the <br />Board of Education approved the School Age Child Care <br />Coordinator/Early Childhood Family Education Teacher contract for <br />1993-95. <br />Motion carried unanimously. <br />Dave McKown introduced Marvin Johnson, Orono's Board representative <br />to Hennepin Technical College Board, and expressed appreciation to <br />him for his dedicated service on this Board for our District. <br />Mr. Johnson provided the Board with information on the happenings <br />at HTC and the impact that current legislation will have on the <br />programs of the intermediate schools. He urged Board members to <br />express ideas/concerns to the Education Committee of either the <br />House or the Senate and he stated that he would keep the Board <br />apprised of the situation on a monthly basis. <br />Mr. McKown stated that because Melanie DeLuca had another meeting <br />commitment tonight, the Board would hear her presentation at this <br />time. <br />Ms. DeLuca reported to the Board on various activities/programs <br />that are taking place in Community Education. She provided <br />information on the Orono Early Childhood Family Education program, <br />the Youth Development/Youth Service Program and she updated the <br />Board on the progress/successes of the Orono Student Center as well <br />as future challenges and needs for the Student Center. <br />Peg Swanson attended the NSBA Federal Relations Network Conference <br />in Washington, D.C. held February 6 - 8, 1994. She provided the <br />Board with information on various federal level issues that were <br />presented/discussed and stated the conference provided a good <br />format for gaining knowledge on educational issues as well as a <br />good opportunity to make contact with legislators.