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Bill Fenholt provided follow-up information regarding school taxes and the budget. Mr. Fenholt states: that the final mill rate is 53.537, down 1.278 mills from the 1984 mill rate of 54.815. Budget reductions are being reviewed at this time and these will probably be accomplished through staff reductions due to declining enrollment. UPON MOTION by Bill Levering, seconded by Kitty Crosby, the Board granted appro- val for the special education remodeling, insulation of the west wall at the high school and the hiring of Matson, Wegleitner b Abendroth as architects for these projects. Bill Fenholt explained that administration, at the request of a Board member, is investigating the possibility of using an outside management firm for the opera- tion of the food service program. Mr. Fenholt stated that this will not change the District's personnel cr program, it would only change the management of the program. Information will be provided on progress in this area. There was discussion regarding the Maple Plain development plan for tax incre- ment financing. The consensus of the Board was that administration send a letter to the city of Maple Plain in support of the city's development plan for tax increment financing. Bill Fenholt informed the Board that the O.E.A. had requested information for use in negotiation: and that administration is in the process of providing this data. Discussion ensued regarding audit firm cost comparisons and bidding. A survey of several schools in the area was done by the administration and presented to the Board. The consensus of the Board was that the District should remain with their present firm of Froehling, Anderson, Plowman and Egnell, Ltd. UPON MOTION by Bill Levering, seconded by Reuben Palm, the request for a mater- nity disability and child care leave submitted by Peg Betsch was approved, to commence at the direction of her physician for the remainder of the 1984-85 school year. Kent Winter informed the Board of the intention to open high school classes that are below maximum enrollment to adults over 21 years of age in the District. There would be no fee and classes could be taken either for credit or without credit. Dr. Winter stated that he has discussed this with his advisory council, department heads and faculty and they are very positive about implementing this. The Board felt this program would be beneficial and exciting for the District. UPON MOTION by Jim Franklin, seconded by Don Anderson, the bills as covered by vouchers 046337 through 046421 and 045700 through 045897 were approved as presented. UPON MOTION by Bill Levering, seconded by Jim Franklin, the Treasurer's P.eports for October and November, 1984, were approved as presented. 9