BANGOR TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION

                                                                                                              REGULAR MEETING

                                                                                                             NOVEMBER 24, 2003

The Bangor Township Board of Education held a regular meeting on Monday, November 24, 2003, at John Glenn High School.  President Kowalski called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.

Members Present:              Richard Kowalski, George Thomas, Dawn Klida, Terrence O’Hare, Barbara Skowronski, and Scott Sturm (arrived 7:37 p.m.)

Members Absent:                John Loop (ill)

expressions/communications from the public

None.

crime stoppers presentation

Mr. Andress introduced Dr. Robert Martin, representative from Crime Stoppers, who thanked Julie Taylor, the Technology Department, and students involved in creating the Crime Stoppers web site.  Dr. Martin presented a plaque to the participants because the web site won first place in international competition.

On behalf of the Board of Education, Mr. Kowalski thanked everyone for their work and achievement.

student of the marking period/perfect attendance presentation - donna bohlinger

Mr. Wetters introduced Donna Bohlinger who gave a PowerPoint presentation regarding student attendance.

presentation of the 2002/03 audit - mari mckenzie, yeo and yeo

Ms. McKenzie presented the financial audit for the fiscal year 2002/03.

reports

 Board Committees/Board Members: None

Interim Superintendent: Mr. Andress reviewed budget information provided by Mr. Lenar, as well as a month-by-month activity sheet for budget items.  General fund accounts were reviewed. 

Mrs. Klida asked about an account titled “Other Pupil Services.”  Mr. Andress stated he did not know what this was as the account structure had been changed last summer by Mr. Lenar.  Mr. Kowalski asked Mr. Andress to find out what this was.

Mrs. Klida also questioned the amount of money already spent on athletic equipment compared to what was budgeted.  She asked if the balances were communicated to the departments so they knew where they were at.  Mr. Andress said that he would see this was done.

Mrs. Skowronski stated that other line items seemed a little off - spending less than was budgeted.  Mr. Andress explained the formats for changing and moving money within budgets.

Building Administrator Reports:

Bangor Lincoln Elementary: Mrs. Scheerhorn’s report included the following: Career Day for all elementaries, a Fire Department assembly, Grandparents’ Day activities, and parent/teacher conferences.

Bangor Central Elementary: Mrs. Tuttle’s report included the following: parent/teacher conferences, “Profundity” training, honor roll assembly, Ameritech team, and thanks to Pat Maxim for her work on the school web site.

Christa McAuliffe Middle School: Ms. Bibbee’s report included the following: a December 5 visitation to two school districts with Wakely representatives, the Thanksgiving Feast, the food drive, and Helping Hands.

John Glenn High School: Mr. Wetter reported on the following: the Fall Sports Awards Banquet, the school play, the staff Christmas Party on December 11, and the band and choir concerts.

consent agenda

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

a.             Approval of Monthly Expenditures

Grand Total All Funds - $1,921,530.45

(Payroll portion equals: $1,284,979.25)

b.             Approval of Minutes - November 18, 2003 (special meeting, executive session, and work session)

c.             Personnel: Approval of Retirement: Dale Wonch - Utility; Approval of Coaches: Mike Major - 7th Grade Volleyball; Nadine Dahlquist and Jennifer Crowl - 8th Grade Volleyball; Staci Burns - Assistant Volleyball.  Approval to Hire: Christine Rogers - Payroll Secretary.

Mr. O’Hare asked that a change be made to the agenda to reflect that the Freshmen Volleyball position should be Assistant Volleyball.  He also asked for the following correction in the

November 18 work session minutes:

Original: (Regarding the Discussion About Marketing Athletic Facilities: Discussion took place about hiring a marketing firm for the athletic facilities.) 

A motion was made by George Thomas, supported by Dawn Klida, to bring someone in to get this system going to market the facilities.

Mr. O’Hare felt that this should come out of the Athletic Department.  Mr. Deming could probably give them ideas without hiring somebody to do this.  It was requested that Mr. Deming bring information on this back to the December board meeting. 

Motion carried unanimously.

Correction:  (Regarding the Discussion About Marketing Athletic Facilities: Discussion took place about hiring a marketing firm for the athletic facilities.) 

A motion was made by George Thomas, supported by Dawn Klida, to bring someone in to get this system going to market the facilities.

Mr. O’Hare felt that this should come out of the Athletic Department.  Mr. Deming could probably give them ideas without hiring somebody to do this.  It was requested that Mr. Deming bring information on this back to the December board meeting. 

Ayes: Richard Kowalski, George Thomas, Dawn Klida, John Loop, Barbara Skowronski, Scott Sturm.  Nays: Terrence O’Hare.  Motion carried.

Motion carried unanimously.

regular agenda

Recommendation to Approve Fiber Optic Bid: Mr. Hager from Wakely Associates distributed copies of the fiber optic bids.  He explained the rationale for going with the second lowest bidder was due to an incomplete bid by the lowest bidder.  The fiber optic bid was awarded to Data Com Group, Inc. with Fiber Link Inc. awarded the bid for testing.

A motion was made by Dawn Klida, supported by Terrence O’Hare, to approve this recommendation.  Motion carried unanimously.

Approval of School Trip: Christa McAuliffe Middle School Eighth Grade to Niagara Falls and Toronto - May 2004: Tracey Wilford presented information regarding the trip.

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

Approval of School Trip: John Glenn High School English Students to Stratford, Ontario - May 2004: Mr. Wetters presented information regarding this trip.  A motion was made by Dawn Klida, supported by Barbara Skowronski, to approve this recommendation.  Motion carried unanimously.

Approval of Renewal of Summer Tax Collection Resolution: A motion was made by George Thomas, supported by Terrence O’Hare, to approve this annual resolution.  A roll call vote was taken.  Ayes: Richard Kowalski, George Thomas, Dawn Klida, Terrence O’Hare, Barbara Skowronski, Scott Sturm.  Nays: None.  Motion carried.  (Exhibit A)

other items for discussion

Mr. Kowalski asked support from the Board members to attend the National School Board Conference in Orlando in March 2004.  Mr. O’Hare made a motion to support Mr. Kowalski’s request and asked that Mr. Kowalski report back to the Board with information from the conference.  Mr. Thomas supported this motion.  Motion carried unanimously.

At 9:20 p.m. a motion was made by Terrence O’Hare, supported by Dawn Klida, to adjourn the meeting.

Respectfully submitted,

Dawn Klida

Secretary