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Kitty Crosby reiterated Dave McKown's statement of appreciation and stated that <br />negotiations are fair, open, friendly and that it is obvious that all involved <br />Care a great deal about Orono. <br />UPON MOTION BV Kitty Crosby, seconded by John Maresh, the Board of Education <br />approved the contract for the Superintendent of Schools as negotiated by the <br />Board's negotiating team. <br />Don Egnell, Froehling, Anderson, Plowman R Egnell, Ltd., presented the 1986-87 <br />Audit Report. Mr. Egnell briefly summarized the audit report for Board Members <br />stating that the audit supported an unqualified opinion in accordance with <br />generally accepted accounting principles. Mr. Egnell expressed appreciation to <br />the Orono staff for their assistance and cooperation. <br />UPON MOTION Kitty Crosby, seconded by Lucie Taylor, the Board of Educacion <br />accepted the audit of school district records for 1986-87 as submitted. <br />Mr. Warren Nelson provided information to the Board regarding the faculty repre- <br />sentatives/workshop attendance to the Quest program in October. Provision for <br />attendance at this workshop was made possible by the Lions Clubs in the area and <br />appreciation was expressed for providing this opportunity. <br />Carol Holzinger and Connie Priesz, teachers who attended the workshop, passed <br />out curriculum materials to the Board members and provided an overview of the <br />curriculum and the implementation process of the program. They stated that it <br />is an excellent curriculum ana, again, expressed appreciation to the Lions Clubs <br />for providing this opportunity for both students/staff. <br />Kay .a Orcutt reported to the Board on a conference she had attended which was <br />sponsored by the National Association of Secondary School Principals regarding <br />learning styles profiles. In her report, Ms. Orcutt provided information on the <br />background of learning styles research, current research that is taking place, <br />and expectations for the future in this area. <br />Dr. Mich expressed appreciation to Ms. Orcutt for her enthusiasm for this <br />assignment/task and that, because she is obtaining the training in this area, <br />the district will se ready for implementation at an appropriate time in the <br />future. <br />UPON MOTION by Kitty Crosby, seconded by Lucie Taylor, the Board of Education <br />approved the sixth assignment/position of instructional technology coordinator <br />for the school district. <br />Dr. Mich explained that it has become increasingly evident that the district <br />must give additional attention to developing a strategic technology plan that <br />will permit and encourage a greater and mere effective use of the computer as a <br />teaching tool. He stated that the approval of this position wi 1 allow for <br />assessment of the school's needs, development of a plan for purci ases, sche- <br />duling for replacement of existing machinerv. updatinO the pr;, - for review <br />