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ticipating districts with encouragement that these districts support our position. UPON MOTION by Lucie Taylor, seconded by Jim Franklin, the Board directed Chairman David McKown to send a letter to the 13 participating districts requesting their support of the resolution as adopted by the Orono School Board. Dr. Mich reported that the start of the school year had been excellent and that the principals and teachers are to be commended for their organization/preparation for the 1986-87 school year. UPON MOTION by Don Anderson, seconded by Kitty Crosby, the Board approved the Cooks' Employment Agreement for 1986-88. Ron Gilbert reported that the opening of the Intermediate School went quite well with only minor problems and that the credit for the good opening belongs to the teachers who have worked diligently to develop philosophy and goals to which they will trive, to develop schedules/assignments, and to revise curriculum matters. He stated that the students are adjusting to the situation quite easily and that parents have bcec, supportive. Mr. Gilbert expressed that this is an exciting and thrilling challenge/opportunity. The Board asked questions of Mr. Gilbert regarding bussing, transitian between Schumann Elementary and the Intermediate School and provision for additional recess time. Mr. Gilbert will report back to the Board with regard to additional recess time. Appreciation was expressed by Mr. Gilbert to the custodial staff for the outstanding job they had -e in preparation for the beginning of the school year. UPON MOTION by Lucie Taylor, seconded by Jim Franklin, the Board accepted the Intermediate School nandbook as presented. Karen Orcutt provided background information to the Board regarding Chapter I funds available to school districts who have local institutions for neglected/delinquent children. A grant for this project would provide one period of remedial instruction per day and a base from which the'7e students could operate their academic day. Ms. Orcutt stated that Orono i, eligible for thi; project and, with Board approval, she would apply for a y,ont for a one ypa pilot project. UP )N by Kitty Crosby, seconded by Don Anderson, approval was granted to mak ication for a grant to pilot a p.-ogram for Neglected and Delinquent Stuo ,:Secondary -tilizing Chapter I funds for 1986-87. The Board expressed] appreciation to Ms. Orcutt for taking the initiative in researching/providing the District with such a program which will provide addi- tional serv; a to these students and requested that Ms. Orcutt provide them with a synopsis of the program at the end of the school year. UPON MOTION by Don Anderson, seconded by Lucie Taylor, the Board accepted the appraisal of Stevenson -Edwards on the District's school buildings and contents, will continue to affiliate with the Minnesota School Board Association Insurance Trust for property and casualty insurance coverage, and named the Thomas Taff Agenr, 1< the District's service representative.