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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ORONO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 278 HELD ON JUNE 9, ?986 The regular meeting of the School Board of Orono Independent School District No. 278 was held on Monday, June 9, 1986. Present: Dave McKown James Franklin James Seiter Don Anderson William Levering William Fenholt Kitty Crosby Lucie Taylor UPON MOTION by Kitty Crosby, seconded by Bill Levering, the minutes of the May 20, 1986 meeting were approved as presented. The Board had questions concerning the No th Central Association report. Jim Seiter stated that until the staff has had the opportunity to study/discuss this report, comments on the validity of the report would be difficult to make. Mr. Seiter explained that the NCA report is basically a self -study done by the staff and NCA validates what the staff has expressed. Areas of discussion/concern regarding the report included articulation, verification/definition of statements/information, implementation of a process for self-improvement and exploration of changing the 7 year writing cycle to a 5 year cycle. The consensus of the Board was that further discussion/study shc.,id take place regarding this report in all aspects. Lucie Taylor requested further information (such a.� analysis, narrative, usage, trends, etc.) be provided the Board regarding the Quality of Education study. The Board acknowledged the effort, skill and talent of Mark Sivets and Barry Andersen as they led the Orono Boys' Track team at the state high school track meet. The Board will consider an addition to the agenda which would allow time at each meeting for recognition of student successes. Jim Seiter provided the following information from the administrative level: 1) Staffing information: a) Dick Stewart will not be able to return to work for which he was certif'ed next year. Administration is in the process of making the necessary decisions to fill this position. b) Math position at the high school - there were approximately 150 applicants, which have been screened down to five and the inter- viewing process is now taking place. c) intermediate school position - there were approximately 80 appli- cants and Ron Gilbert is in the process of making a decision on this position. d) Kindergarten position has been filled by Kristen Thatcher. e) Social worker position - interview process is now taking place.