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COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OCT 15 19o4 OF ORONO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 278 HELD ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1984 CITY OF O R O N O The regular meeting of the School Board of Orono Independent School District No. 278 was held on Monday, September 24, 1984. Present: David McKown James Franklin James Seiter Jon Anderson Willian Levering William Fenholt Kitty Crosby Reuben Palm Jim Seiter briefly explained the letter from John Holten of Faegre i Benson. Mr. Seiter stated that the attorney rates will be going up somewhat but it has been a number of years since there has been an increase. Reuben Palm stated that he had spoken with Mr. Holten who explained that he had 10 or 12 clients such as Orono and the increases were done uniformly for all these clients. Dave McKown stated that it was good to see the reading scores up according to the Gates-Macginitie reading results enclosed in the agenda. Bill Fenholt explained the June and July Budget Reports that were enclosed with the agenda material. Mr. Fenholt stated that the June report represents the end of the fiscal year and it shows that 99% of the budget was spent. Kitty Crosby asked if the Orono School District had addressed the item of equal access legislation. Mr. Seiter explained that this law only affects secondary schools that have limited access. After discussion with Or. Winter, they did not see the need to pursue this at this time as Orono does not have "limited public forum" access. Reuben Palm stated that he had been questioned by a parent as to the parking at the high school for sports activities which let out later than the activity bus but yet sophomores cannot drive. Mr. Seiter explained that sophomores can drive on a limited basis if there is parking available and they have a proven need that they have to drive. The problem is lack of parking space. After discussion by the Board, Mr. Seiter will check further on the parking situation at the high school. Discussion ensued regarding the new grading system at the elementary school and it there were any modifications being made to what had been approved by the Board. Mr. Seiter explained that if there were modifications to be made, these would be brought to the Board's attention. Jim Franklin requested that the ele- mentary grading system be brought back before the Board for review at the October 9, 1984 Board meeting. Kitty Crosby requested that concerned parents attending the meeting be permitted to comment. The Chairman concurred and requested that the committee who devised the report card be present. Jim Seiter informed the Board that two very productive meetings had been held between representatives from Woods Academy, Maple Plain Council and Orono admi- nistrators. There was agreement by both parties that the grounds and the