BANGOR TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION

                                                                              REGULAR MEETING

                                                                              FEBRUARY 23, 2004

The Bangor Township Board of Education held a regular meeting on Monday, February 23, 2004, at Bangor Lincoln Elementary.  President Kowalski called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.

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

Members Absent:        Dawn Klida (family business), John Loop (personal business)

expressions/communications from the public

None.

staff/student recognition - tara white, keri bohlinger and the pompon squad

Mr. Andress introduced Mrs. White and members of the Pompon squad who were recognized for taking first place in the state competition for Class B.

michigan department of education presentation - bob balwinski

Mr. Balwinski gave a presentation to the Board about how AYP scores are calculated for publication in the state “Report Card.”  He also reported that the discrepancies about the manner that scores are calculated are under review by the Department of Education.

bangor lincoln staff presentation

Ms. Misiak introduced students who presented the Board with donations toward the purchase of two bricks at the football stadium entrance.

Mrs. Scheerhorn provided information regarding NCA from the three elementary buildings and made suggestions for professional development.

On behalf of the Board of Education, Mr. Kowalski asked Mrs. Scheerhorn to thank the staff members and chairpersons involved in the NCA process for all of their hard work on this.

reports

Board Committees/Board Members:

None.

Interim Superintendent:

Mr. Andress reported that the Student Council would like to bring a proposal to the Board at the March meeting regarding discipline and homecoming.  He also stated that the Chamber of Commerce is holding a “Principal For The Day” program on April 21.  This will be similar to job-shadowing.

Diana Tuttle reported that Mr. Kennedy, Construction Manager, had met with staff members this morning to review the plans for the building. 

Mr. Andress reported that there had been a slight problem at the high school during the Sadie Hawkins dance with students using alcohol.  Mrs. Smith and Mr. Andress agreed to purchase a breathalyzer for future use.

A meeting with the representative from Coca Cola was held with staff members.  Mr. Andress will update Board members on the outcome of a future meeting.

Building Administrator Reports

Mrs. Smith introduced Tony Bacigalupo who gave a short presentation on the Proficient Learning Community program in place at the high school.  He reviewed the goals of the program as well.

Mrs. Smith suggested that a reading teacher be hired for the high school to aid students with their reading skills.  Mrs. Skowronski suggested bringing back the SLED program. 

consent agenda

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

Approval of Monthly Expenditures

Grand Total All Funds - $1,353,581.73

(Payroll portion equals: $993,747.40)

Approval of Minutes: February 12, 2004 (special meeting and executive minutes), February 18, 2004 (work session)

Motion carried unanimously.

regular agenda

Recommendation to Approve Resolution Setting Matters to Be Voted Upon - June 14, 2004, Election: A motion was made by George Thomas, supported by Terrence O’Hare, to approve this resolution.  A roll call vote was taken.  Ayes: Richard Kowalski, George Thomas, Terrence O’Hare, Barbara Skowronski, Scott Sturm.  Nays: None.  Motion carried.  (Exhibit A)

Recommendation to Participate in the “Freedom To Learn” Program: Mr. Andress requested permission to apply for this grant.  Mr. Heinrich explained that a high poverty level and meeting AYP were stipulations of this grant.  He did not feel that Bangor met the poverty level criteria, but asked for permission to go ahead with the application at this time. 

Mr. Kowalski asked if Mr. DuPuy was aware of these stipulations.  Mr. Andress said that this criteria may have just been added to the grant process. 

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

Recommendation to Approve Amendments to the Athletic and Community Service Fund Budgets: Mr. Andress explained that amendments had been made by Mr. Lenar to these budgets, and that Mr. Lenar was requesting official approval from the Board. 

A motion was made by George Thomas, supported by Terrence O’Hare, to approve the recommendation.  Motion carried unanimously.

Recommendation to Set Times for Special Meetings Regarding Superintendent Search: Mr. Andress requested that a schedule for conducting a review of applications and interviews of candidates be approved as presented in the Board packets. 

Mr. Kowalski said that the Board consented to go with the schedule as presented in the packet they received on February 20, 2004.  (Exhibit B)

Mr. Balash asked that the Board meet at 5:30 p.m. on March 10 to approve the football stadium project extension that evening as well.  Mr. Thomas asked that figures regarding the fiber optics be brought to that meeting also.

other items for discussion

None.

At 8:40 p.m. a motion was made by Terrence O’Hare, supported by Barbara Skowronski, to adjourn the meeting.

Respectfully submitted,

 Dawn Klida

Secretary