BANGOR TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION

                                                                              REGULAR MEETING

                                                                                 AUGUST 25, 2003

 

The Bangor Township Board of Education held a regular meeting on Monday, August 25, 2003, at Christa McAuliffe Middle School.  President Kowalski called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.

 

Members Present:      Richard Kowalski, George Thomas, Dawn Klida, Terrence O’Hare, John Loop, Barbara Skowronski, and Scott Sturm

 

Members Absent:        None

expressions/communications from the public

 

Mr. Kowalski shared a letter written by Patti Smith and Keith Wetters expressing their appreciation to the custodial staff at the high school for their diligence in getting the building ready for the upcoming school year.

 

Both Mr. Kowalski and Mr. Thomas echoed these remarks for all of the buildings.  Mrs. Skowronski also thanked Mr. Balash for the work accomplished and asked him to thank his staff.

“stargram” recipient: deb scherzer

 

Ms. Scherzer was not present at this time to receive a certificate recognizing her for going above and beyond in her duties at the HRC.  The certificate was presented to her later in the meeting when she arrived.

reports

 

Board Committees/Members: Mr. O’Hare reported that the Athletic Committee had held a meeting earlier this evening.  The committee reviewed approval of hiring coaches that are on the Consent Agenda this evening. 

 

Mr. O’Hare also reported that all coaches, with the exception of one volunteer, have been certified in CPR/AED.

 

Mr. Thomas gave a short report on the MASB Summer Conference sessions that he attended. He suggested that the Board members do a self-evaluation.  Mr. Thomas has copies of a new form for the evaluation and asked that these be given to all Board members. 

 

Mr. Loop, Mr. Sturm, and Mr. Kowalski also reported on sessions they attended at the MASB Conference. 

 

Interim Superintendent: Mr. Andress stated that Mrs. Tuttle was not in attendance this evening due to family business.

 

He reported that MEAP scores had finally been posted on the internet.  He and Mr. Heinrich will be monitoring the information and share this in the next Board packet.  This information is still not being released to the media for at least two more weeks.  Mr. Andress then reviewed enrollment numbers explaining that the numbers will be flexible for the next few weeks. 

 

Director of Technology: Patti Rutkiewicz reported that this had been the best start up in the last five years.  Students at the middle and high schools are in the process of receiving new log-on passwords for the computers.  Ms. Rutkiewicz reported that the server at the high school was again upgraded this year.

 

Director of John Glenn Athletics: Mr. Deming thanked the Klida family, Jodie Scott, and Jamie Stanton for their help raising money for the defibrilators. 

 

Mr Deming stated that Mr. Craig Block, Bowling Coach, will be asked the Board to support the district’s bowling team participation in the MHSAA tournament this year.  This recommendation will be coming at the September Board meeting.

 

Mr. Deming also discuss the loss of some freshman sports this year because other districts are not participating.

 

Director of Recreation: Mr. Wetters reviewed activities that had taken place during the summer camps, and reported on clinics that will be starting in September. 

 

Mr. Kowalski asked if a checking account for the Athletic Department had been established yet.  He directed Mr. Andress to work with Mr. Lenar on this, as well as a dollar figure that will be needed to cover items the account will be used for. 

 

Mr. Loop asked if the Athletic Department had obtained a safe yet.  Mr. Deming said, “no.”  Mr. Loop asked that this be taken care of.

 

Bangor North Preschool: Mr. Matuszewski reported that numbers for the four-year old program had been increased to thirty-six.  Mr. Thomas asked how many rooms were available at Bangor North that were not being used.  Mr. Matuszewski replied that all rooms were being used.  Mr. Loop asked if the district was compensated from the “Y” for the rooms they use.  Mr. Matuszewski stated that the “Y” reimbursed the district for various custodian staff and utilities.

 

Bangor West Elementary: Mr. Matuszewski reported that enrollment numbers were up at Bangor West.  Mr. Kowalski asked that the elementary principals meet with Mr. Andress to discuss a program to attract more preschool and Kindergarten students for the future.  He suggested looking into something similar to the Montessori program.

 

Bangor Lincoln Elementary: Mrs. Scheerhorn introduced new teacher, Sherri Grocholski.  She also reported that a work shop for NCA is being held on September 9 at the Genesee ISD.  The Bangor Lincoln Open House is also scheduled for September 11 at 6:30 p.m.

 

Christa McAuliffe Middle School: Ms. Bibbee reviewed enrollment numbers.  She stated that the middle school Open House was scheduled for September 9 at

6:30 p.m.

 

John Glenn High School: Mrs. Smith reported that more Schools of Choice students were enrolling.  She thanked all staff for the smooth opening day and the computer services staff for the wonderful start up. John Glenn’s Open House is scheduled for September 8 at 7:00 p.m.

 

Mr. Loop discussed problems that have occurred in the past for transition students.  He commended Mrs. Smith on dealing with this long-standing problem.

 

Director of Christa McAuliffe Middle School Athletics: Ms. Gradowski reported that her goal for this year would be “more students participating in sports.”  She also reported on the startup of various sports and gave a score board update.

 

Mr. Loop suggested that a card be sent to Mr. Dominowski from Meijer’s for donation of the score boards.  Mr. Kowalski asked that he be invited back this fall to receive another “Fish” award.

 

Mr. Matuszewski reported that $6,500 had been donated to Bangor West for new playground equipment.

 

Mr. Kowalski asked Mr. Beauchamp from the Booster Club to give an update at a future Board meeting if he felt comfortable doing so.  He also stated that the FOTA and Band Boosters were welcome to do the same.

consent agenda

 

A motion was made by George Thomas, supported by Terrence O’Hare, to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda:

a.                  Approval of Monthly Expenditures

Grand Total All Funds - $2,032,244.83

(Payroll portion equals: $1,451,717.32)

b.                  Approval of Minutes - August 19, 2003 (work session)

c.                  Personnel: Approval of Coaches: Cliff DuPuy - Assistant Football; Kelly Buchanan - 7th Grade Girls’ Basketball.

Motion carried unanimously.

regular agenda

 

Recommendation to Approve EMT Services Agreement with Bangor Township: Mr. Andress asked that the Board approve this recommendation.  He explained that the agreement language had been compared to the previous year’s with only two changes - an increase in minutes for arrival and departure from events from fifteen to thirty and an increase in the flat fee from sixty to seventy dollars. 

 

A motion was made by Dawn Klida, supported by George Thomas, to approve this recommendation.  Motion carried unanimously.

other items for discussion

 

Mr. Kowalski stated that review of the superintendent search materials will be discussed at the September work session.

 

Mr. Loop asked that a tentative time table be gotten from the consulting firm that is selected.

 

Mr. Andress asked Board members to consider dates for the upcoming goal-setting session.  This session was set for September 11 between 4:00 and 6:00 p.m.  More information will be in the next Board packet.

 

Mr. Thomas asked about the condition of the gym floor.  Mr. Balash reported that the floor was finished and was being used.

 

On behalf of the Board, Mr. Kowalski thanked all staff members for the successful opening day.