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Mr. Gilbert stated i,hzt a rough draft of the math curriculum was available in the District Office fof the Board's perusal. The committee would appreciate suggestions or questions from the Board within the next couple of weeks. After that time they will proceed with the final draft which will be brought back to the Board in March or April for final approval. Dave McKown expressed appreciation to the committee for their work on the math curriculum. Ron Gilbert provided the Board with a list of equipment needed for the enhan- cement and refurbishing of technological education at the Orono Schools. Mr. Gilbert stated that in years past the Board had supported the concept of tech- nological education and the application of various technologies within the edu- cational program. Teacher representatives from each building were present and explained the various needs at each grade level. Concerns expressed were: the need for a program to be developed for the refurbishing of present equipment; the necessity for increased numbers of computers at all levels; the need for more software packages; and maintenance of hardware. After a lengthy discussion, Mr. Fenholt stated that budget finalizations should be available within the month and after that time the Board would then be able to define more clearly the District's financial capability in meeting the needs stated in the plan. The Board expressed concern and a strong desire to do all they can to continue the excellent program now available at Orono. UPON MOTION by Bill Levering, seconded by Kitty Crosby, the plans for the Gifted and Talented Program were approved as follows: 1. The recommendations contained in the letter from OCGT officers dated December 10, 1984, to the Orono Superintendent of Schools shall be used as a guide in the development of long range planning for the Gifted and Talented Program. 2. Adoption of the proposal for in-service curriculum writing for 1985 as presented by the gifted/talented coordinator. Funding of approximately $1,600 will come from the District Inservice Training Budget. 3. The need for released time elementary G/T adjunct teacher will be con- sidered for 1985-86 if, as expected, more state funding of gifted/talented programs becomes available. 4. Gifted/talented coordinator authorized to investigate the possibility of participation in Wayzata strings program for certain talented music students. 5. Approved request for funding from the Orono Education Fund to send four teachers and the gifted/talented coordinator to the first Midwest Institute for Advanced Gifted Studies, which will be held this summer at the College of St. Thomas. (Granting of this request by the Orono Education Fund will depend on availability of funds). 2