BANGOR TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION

                                                                              REGULAR MEETING

                                                                                     JULY 7, 2003

 

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

 

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

 

Members Absent:        None

expressions/communications from the public

 

Mr. Lazaroff read a letter he had received from Janet Dine thanking the Board and community for the opportunity to serve with them during the past four years.

consent agenda

A motion was made by Dawn Klida, supported by George Thomas, to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:

 

a.         Balance of June Expenditures - $616,605.28

(Includes Payroll Expenditures - $558,032.13)

b.         July Expenditures - $285,492.18

(Includes Payroll Expenditures - $204,441.56)

c.         Personnel: Approval to Hire: Lori Lang - Bangor Central Fifth Grade Teacher; Debra Faccio - CMMS Computer Teacher; Leanne Gauthier - CMMS Language Arts Teacher; Sarah Doyle - CMMS Language Arts Teacher; Sara Engelhardt - CMMS Social Studies Teacher; Mende Timmerman - John Glenn Life Management/Career Development Teacher.  Approval of Coaches: Ron Buchanan - Boys’ Assistant Basketball Coach; Nathan Wotta - Assistant Football Coach.  Approval for Tenure: Shelly Hoffman - John Glenn High School Teacher.

 

Motion carried unanimously.

reports

 

Board Committees/Members: 

Mrs. Klida stated that she had received a letter from the administrative team as chairperson of the Personnel Committee.  She turned this over to Mr. Kowalski until the new Board committees were established for further discussion.

 

Director of Technology: Ms. Rutkiewicz was not present.

 

Director of Buildings and Grounds: Mr. Balash reported that the defibrilators were ready to be installed.  He will be working with Paul Phillips on this next week.  Mr. Balash reported that a meeting was held with Tom Sachowiak from American Real Estate.  He introduced Don Hager from Wakely who distributed copies of an updated time line on the bond projects.  Mr. Hager stated that bids for the football stadium would be approved at the July 23 special meeting at 5:30 pm.

 

Mrs. Klida inquired about the status of the high school gym floor, showing a sample of the surface material that is peeling.  Mr. Balash explained that the floor would get a normal cleaning and resurfacing, but the cost to completely refurbish the floor would be approximately $20,000.  Discussion took place about past maintenance on the floor and contacting the manufacturer about the products used.  The issue of safety for the students was discussed.  Mr. Lazaroff stated that funding a complete refurbishing has been an issue in the past.  Mr. Kowalski directed the Buildings and Grounds Committee and Mr. Balash to discuss the situation and come up with a resolution. 

 

Director of Special Education/Title I: Mr. Heinrich stated that he had received information from the State Field Services Office about the MEAP results.  Results have been delayed for a couple of weeks.  He has not received any firm numbers at this time regarding the consolidated grants.

 

Assistant Superintendent: Mr. Andress distributed copies of teacher placements for the upcoming school year.  He also reviewed the curriculum for the new Life Skills class at the high school. 

 

Mr. Loop asked questions about the overlap of items on the Life Skills curriculum that were also being taught by Tara White, Health Teacher.  He asked that the two teachers discuss what items they could switch around so there would be no duplication.

 

Mr. Loop also asked where the district stood regarding highly qualified teachers, and if a plan was in place to inform teachers about this requirement.  Mr. Andress reported that there were only three teachers at the middle school who were not classified as “highly qualified” who may retire next year.  Mr. Heinrich commented that the state has not been given firm guidelines about this requirement at this time.

 

Mr. Kowalski asked that a plan be put together between Mr. Andress, Mr. Lazaroff, and Barbara Bibbee to make sure the staff members are aware of this. 

 

Superintendent: Mr. Lazaroff reported that he had received information from Jeff Mayes about the possibility of purchasing property from Bangor Schools.  This will be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee if there is further interest shown.

 

Mr. Kowalski requested that a master plan for all buildings be compiled that included the fields.  He referred this project to the Buildings and Grounds Committee.

action items

A motion was made by George Thomas, supported by Dawn Klida, to approve the following items.

a.         Ratification of the BTEA Contract

b.         Recommendation to Approve John Glenn High School Band Trip to Washington

c.         Recommendation to Approve Financial Consultant Contract

d.         Recommendation to Waive First Reading of Policy 7430 - Change Orders

e.         Recommendation to Approve Policy 7430 - Change Orders

f.          Recommendation to Set July 23 Special Meeting

g.         Approval of the General Life Skills Curriculum (to be worked out with the two teachers as previously discussed)

h.         Recommendation for Mandatory CPR/AED Training for All Coaches

Discussion took place regarding the time frame for training sessions for coaches and the upcoming fall sports season.  A tentative date of August 18 has been set for training.  It was suggested that three free sessions be offered throughout the year; however, if a coach did not attend, they would have to obtain training on their own.  Mr. Kowalski directed Jamie Stanton to get prices for dummies.  Mr. O’Hare stated his concern about the time frame whereby coaches would have to be trained upon hiring before they could work.  Mr. Kowalski stated that there would be a class available somewhere within a reasonable period of time - within thirty days of starting the season.  By October 1 everybody should have had the class.  Mrs. Klida said that proviso would not be necessary for someone unless it was a new coach, and that can be dealt with at that time.  Mr. Kowalski again said that all coaches should have CPR training by October.

 

Motion carried unanimously.

Other items for discussion

None.