01-13-1986 - Agenda Packet City Council - city council (4)

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questionnaires/responses from faculty, students and parent, in the Preliminary Agenda material. Mr. Gilbert informed the Board that the student/faculty advisory committees are in the process of responding to the survey and that this will be an ongoing pro- cess but at the same time progress is being made. Appreciation was expressed to Mr. Gilbert for nducting this survey in such an objective manner with results showing that the application of this program, while beneficial, is not uniformly administered. Mr. Gilbert will report back to the Board the results of a faculty study now in process which will reveal to the teachers how they are using the CAPS p►jgram in relation to their assigning of CAPS points and how that relates to the total faculty. UPON MOTION by Kitty Crosby, seconded by Lucie Taylor, a two year commitment, in the amount of 58,000.00, was set as the district payment for assistance to Maple Plain in construction of recreational facilities to replace those at Woods Academy. The payment recognizes the contribution of the community in the devel- opment of the Maple Plain Elementary grounds over an 18-year period. The intent of the School Board in assisting in the development of these recreational faci- lities is that these facilities are to be available for use by all students in the Orono District. UPON MOTION by Kitty Crosby, seconded by Jim Franklin, approval was granted for future funding for the Orono Ski Team assuring the payment of a certified coach's salary which will enable the team to operate next year. It should be noted that this position is now (1985-86 school year) a supervisory position Class II salary, but if a certified coach can be hired in 1986-81, who is also competent in ski instruction, the salary would be Class III, thus a higher salary for the combination of the two positions. UPON MOTION by Kitty Cosby, seconded by Jim Franklin, the call for bids on the partial replacement of window and fixed glass areas for the three buildings and the hiring of the firm of Matson, Wegleitner b Abendroth for the project was approved. Don Egnell and Don Leininger, Froehling, Anderson, Plowman d Egnell, Ltd., pre- sented the 1984-85 Audit Report. Mr. Egnell briefly summarized the audit report for Board members stating that the audit supported a clean, unqualified opinion in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Appreciation was expressed to the Orono staff, by Mr. Egnell, for their assistance and cooperation. UPON MOTION by Jim Franklin, seconded by Bill Levering, the Board accepted the audit as presented. An update/progress report on the elementary ungraded section was presented to the Board by teachers/parents. Dar Whitman presented the historical background of the program, Sarah Lutz provided information on the program today and Martha Ann Olson and Judy Wood provided parental perspective. Discufc-ion/comments were made regarding class size, enrollment patterns, and integration;activity participation between ungraded and graded students. Appreciation was expressed by the Board for a very tho--ough and explanatory update.