Schwartz added an item, Discussion of 1999-2000 meeting dates. Motion by Amdursky to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by Serpento.
Statistics show steady growth in usage.
Dykhuis stated that he thought the SPAN committee could just be brainstorming ideas now, looking at all options. This appeared to meet with the general consensus of the group as an appropriate charge. There was discussion that MDE may not continue to fund statewide projects in the future and the need by librarians and media specialists to indicate to MDE the importance of this support. Hyslop had no official report deferring to Marianne Hartzell for an update on legislative activities. Hartzell reported she has had positive discussions with key legislators in the House and Senate.