BANGOR TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION

                                                                                 WORK SESSION

                                                                                JANUARY 21, 2004

The Bangor Township Board of Education held a work session on Wednesday, January 21, 2004, at Christa McAuliffe Middle School.  President Kowalski called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.

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

Members Absent:        Dawn Klida (family business)

expressions/communications from the public

None

reports

Board Committees/Members: Mr. O’Hare reported that the Athletic Committee had met earlier in the evening.  Mr. Andress will bring a recommendation to approve various coaches to the Board later this evening.

Interim Superintendent: Mr. Andress reviewed information that was discussed at a negotiators’ conference he attended in Flint.  He also reviewed events from Inservice Day on Monday, upcoming MEAP testing, and the Unity Breakfast.

Mr. Kowalski thanked Mr. Andress for getting Board members copies of a recent article on the Michigan Report Card.

Interim Assistant Superintendent/Director of Special Education/Title I: 

Mr. Heinrich brought Board members up-to-date regarding a recent administrators’ meeting that he facilitated.  Discussion about support staff evaluation procedures took place at that meeting, as well as the upcoming school calendars for 2004/05, 2005/06, and updating the Crisis Plan. 

Financial Consultant: Mr. Lenar reported that he and Mr. Andress had met in early January with Jim Deming and Jennifer Gradowski regarding the Athletic Department budget.  Mr. Lenar will be bringing an updated athletic budget amendment to the Board in March. 

Mr. Lenar’s Inservice Day presentation was reviewed with Board members.  He also reviewed the 2004/05 General Fund Revenue Projection for 2003/04 and 2004/05, as well as a 2004/05 and 2005/06 General Fund Revenue Comparison report, 2004/05 General Fund Expenditure Assumptions and 2005 Budget Forecast. 

The future of the Driver Education Program was discussed since the state will discontinue any funding after January 31 of this year.  Mr. Andress stated that a private vendor had shown an interest in conducting the program if the district provided a classroom.  Mr. Thomas asked that Mr. Andress look into this as soon as possible.  Mr. Andress will inform Mr. Shaffer not to accept any more students into the program until the district has decided what to do. 

Mr. Kowalski stated that a plan should be developed stating ways to cut expenditures.  He also inquired what the difference would be on the employees that could be transferred back to the ISD (special education).  Mr. Heinrich and Mr. Lenar stated the figure was approximately $75,000 to $80,000, plus the loss of any Medicaid that would go with them.

Director of Buildings and Grounds: Mr. Balash gave an update on the condition of the pool.  He said that the Health Department representative suggested that more showers by people using the pool prior to entering it needed to be enforced. 

The sewer at Bangor West is back in operation.  There were huge grease clogs that blocked the pipeline.  A manhole was installed to allow future clean out if needed. 

Mr. Balash also gave an update on bond projects and the need to keep staff members out of three of the buildings this summer.  These buildings will be considered “construction sites” and will require that all personnel stay out of the middle school, Bangor Central, and Bangor West this summer.  Cleaning schedules are being reviewed.  Questions were also answered by Mr. Balash regarding Bangor Central and the middle school science labs.

Mr. Kowalski stated that a Buildings and Grounds Committee meeting is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. just prior to the regular meeting at Bangor West.

Director of Recreation: Mr. Wetters reviewed programs that had just started.  He asked for input regarding a year-round swim instructor.  He felt that the lessons should be run year-round.  Mr. Andress and Mr. Wetters were asked to bring more information back to the Board.

Booster Club: Mr. Beauchamp informed the Board that the Booster Club had purchased a new scoring table and chairs.  A short presentation will take place Friday night to present them to the school.  A pancake breakfast will be held on February 8 at the high school

 

consent agenda

A motion was made by George Thomas, supported by Terrence O’Hare, to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:

a.         Approval of Minutes - December 15, 2003 (regular meeting)

b.         Personnel: Approval of Spring Coaches: Jeff Hartt, Jack Dora, Kevin Derocher, - Baseball; Jeremy Werner - Softball; Mike Tetreault - Soccer; Matt Nemode, Mike Denay, Dave Kenyon, Bill Bentley - Track; Pete Remington - Golf; Tony Wrembelski - Tennis; CMMS Track - Jennifer Gradowski.

Motion carried unanimously.

 

regular agenda

Recommendation for Approval to Increase Rate of Pay for Substitute Teachers with Overloads: A motion was made by George Thomas, supported by Terrence O’Hare, to approve the recommendation made by Mr.  Andress to increase the pay for substitute teachers who fill in for a teacher with an overload by $10 per day.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

other items for discussion

Mr. O’Hare asked Mr. Balash about the cracks in the new finish on the gym floor.  Mr. Balash stated that the cracking of the finish is on the crack in the flooring on the blue paint which is more noticeable.  He had already checked on this and was told that this is consistent with a floating floor. 

Mrs. Skowronski commended the high school on the latest edition of the Bobcat Roar.  She said that this was an exceptionally well prepared issue.

At 8:50 p.m. a motion was made by Terrence O’Hare, supported by Barbara Skowronski, to adjourn the meeting.

Respectfully submitted,

Dawn Klida

Secretary