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UPON MOTION by Don Anderson, seconded by Jim Franklin, the Board of Education <br />approved a 1988 summer school program, June 13 through June 30, 1988. <br />Dr. Mich reported on the study presented by the Environmental Studies Task <br />Force regarding a policy on smoking. He stated that no decision would be made <br />at this time but he wanted them to become familiar with the study and the <br />options that resulted from the study -- (1) accept the recommendation of the <br />Task Force (status quo), (2) establish a "smoke -free" School District, (3) con- <br />tinue to restrict the smoking areas for 1988-89, revisit the issue at the end of <br />that time with the eventual possibility of phasing into a smoke -free school. <br />Discussion ensued regarding implementation of a smoking policy and timeline for <br />doing so, provision of a quit smoking program, guidelines for smoking on the <br />campus, ventilation of present smoking areas, handling of violation of policy, <br />etc. A recommendation will be presented to the Board at the next meeting. <br />Warren Nelson reported to the Board on the various activities/programs that are <br />taking place or being implemented at the middle school due in part to the orga- <br />nization of a School Environment Committee. In addition to this information, <br />Mr. Nelson announced to the Board that Mike Kirby, grade 8, scored 100% on the <br />American Junior High School Mathematics examination and there are also a number <br />of other Orono students who scored very high. <br />Bill Fenholt reported to the Board regarding the initiation of the Employee <br />Assistance Plan which will begir. February 1, on a trial basis, and will be re- <br />evaluated at the close of the 1988-89 school year. Mr. Fenholt stated that <br />providing this plan is an outgrowth of the negotiations process. He provided <br />background/implementation information f,.. the Board and stated that the program <br />will provide a confidential assessment, individual counseling and referral ser- <br />vice for all District 278 employees and their families. <br />UPON MOTION by Lucie Taylor, seconded by Jim Franklin, the meeting was <br />adjourned. <br />C_ <br />Ka h rine P. Lrosby, Clerk <br />Approved: <br />�T,,..L�t <br />Dave MCKOwn, Chairman <br />