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Dr. Mich reported that he had received many positive comments regarding the 1986-87 District Calendar which Toni Bergland developed; that 13 students at the high school have gained recognition through the National Merit process and that he would send a letter of congratulations to each parent/student on behalf of the Board/himself; that the fourth week of September is School Library Week; that November 17-21 is American Education Week and he is working with the OEA regarding publicity/proclamation indicating the significance of education in our community; that the "Back to School" nights in the schools were successful with excellent attendance; that he and Bill Fenholt had met with Mark Bernhardson regarding the Highway 12 Corridor with discussion of plans/concerns. Kitty Crosby informed the Board that through the Elementary Principals' Association, Marvel Bongart was nominated for its Distinguished Service Award. Mrs. Bongart was among the three nominees that received the award on the subur- ban level which allow her the opportunity to participate on the state level for that award. Jim Franklin gave a brief report regarding the activities of AMSD in relation to progress on the concept proposals for the legislature and work of the expen- diture control and tax policy task force groups. Mr. Franklin stated that because of the resignation of Mary Roberts, Executive Secretary of AMSD, work/dovetailing in these areas will become more difficult. The Board requested that Jim Franklin express appreciation to Mary Roberts for her years of service. Don Anderson congratulated the Orono footbal' team on the successful season the team is experiencing to date and encouraged the Board to attend the games. Dr. Winter reported that the high school had a great school start; that the "Back to School" night was successful with approximately 33% of the parents in attendance; that the girls tennis team is in contention for conference cham- pionship; that 13 students in the senior class attained National Merit Semi- finalist or Commended Status which is a very high percentage. Dr. Mich once again commended the National Merit Semi-finalists and those who received Commended Status. He stated that this achievement is also a tribute to this particular institution; to the high school and the feeder systems that have brought these students to that level; to the teachers; and also to their classmates, who are not necessarily National Merit scholars, but they contri- buted to the aura which takes place that allowed for 13 students to be revealed through this process. For these reasons, Dr. Mich congratulated the principal, teachers and all the other students for their contribution toward this achieve- ment. UPON MOTION by Kitty Crosby, seconded by Lucie Taylor, the School Board directed the Board clerk to certify maximum levies as provided by law for taxes levied in 1986, collectible in 1987, for the 19'-7-88 school yP Included in tnis levy will be an amount for summer school to be offered in th summer of 1987. In explanation of the provision for summer school in the levy, Dr. Mich stated that administration will be reviewing the possibility of reinstating a summer