09-28-1988 - Agenda Packet City Council - regular meeting

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Parents/community members were given the opportunity to express their concerns and ask questions concerning the schedule changes and the bussing schedule. The meeting was recessed at 8:20 p.m. and reconvened at 8:50 p.m. UPON MOTION by Jim Franklin, seconded by Lucie Taylor, the Board of Education approved the development and implementation of an after school activities program for primary and elementary school age children. Carried unanimously. Lucie Taylor MOVED, Kitty Crosby seconded that the Board of Education direct administration to implement the following school day schedule: 7:40 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. High School 8:25 a.m. 2:25 p.m. Elementary and Primary School 8:55 a.m. - 3:25 p.m. Intermediate and Middle School 8:25 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (A.M. Kindergarten) 11:50 a.m. - 2:25 p.m. (P.M. Kindergarten) and further directed administration to report back to the Board at the end of the third quarter as to the workability )f this schedule. Discussion ensued regarding the expressed concerns in regard to either schedule. Jim Franklin stated that he felt the Board should affirm its previous decision on a one year interim basis and then it should be evaluated/addressed. Kitty Crosby expressed appreciation to the community for their patience and support in this major decision and that timing has been a major factor. Dave McKown stated that the previous schedule was a result oT study by the administration/board over a long period of time involving many factors and the schedule decision was not made quickly. John Maresh stated that the previous schedule was developed to try to resolve some problem areas and community input would have definitely been beneficial. The question was called on the motion. Nay votes: John Maresh, Jim Franklin, Don Anderson, Dave McKown. Motion failed and the previous schedule adopted at the July 21, 1988 Board meeting remains in effect. Or. Mich provided the Board with a brief update on the long-range planning pro-. cess He stated that the entire K-12 curriculum for the school district has been put on the word processor and it should be ready for the teachers at the preschool workshop and that Jan Lockwood and Evy Zacher deserve thanks for accomplishing this task. Dr. Mich informed the Board that Sue Sjecklocha has developed a staff development bulletin for the coming year for the faculty. Dr. Mich updatti the Board or, the plans underway fer the opening of the Orono Primary School on August 29, 1988. Bil", Fenholt enumerated on the tasks/set-up involved in reopening the Orono Primary School as well as informing the Board of the various other summer projects that are taking place. The School Board meeting was recessed at 9:15 p.m. and the Community Education Compliance meeting was held. Toni Bergland, Community Education Director, pre- sented an overview of the 1987-88 Community Education program, Mitzi Overland reported on the Early Childhood Program and Brian Bergstrom reported on the summer recreation program. Mrs. Bergland introduced the Advisory Council mem- bers that were present and thanked them for their input/support.