BANGOR TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION
MINUTES OF THE
OCTOBER 25, 2004
REGULAR MEETING

Members Present:  Richard Kowalski, Barbara Skowronski, John Loop, Patrick Shaffer, Scott Sturm
Members Absent:  Dawn Klida (medical absence), Terrence O'Hare (family business)

President Kowalski called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

COMMUNICATIONS/EXPRESSIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.

BANGOR CENTRAL STAFF PRESENTATION
Diana Tuttle introduced Patty Rutkiewicz who gave a demonstration of the new Crestron media equipment. Mrs. Tuttle also updated the Board of Education on activities in the building.

PRESENTATION BY MIKE DEWEY, ISD SUPERINTENDENT
Mr. Dewey distributed copies of and reviewed the ISD's annual report.

REPORTS
Board Committees/Board Members : There were no reports. 
John Glenn Athletic Director : Mr. Ruhlig was not present.
Recreation Director: Ms. Stanton updated Board members on current and upcoming new programs. 
Superintendent: Mr. Andress thanked Ms. Stanton for getting AED training scheduled for staff members. His report also included the following: 1) an opinion from Mr. Allsopp regarding liability issues in labs, 2) thanking administrators and HRC staff for the wonderful job they do, 3) an upcoming conference call regarding the fiber cable problems.
Administrative Reports: Written reports were submitted for Board members prior to the meeting. Mrs. Smith did report on upcoming
events taking place at the high school. Mr. Matuszewski reported that new funding had been approved for the Michigan School Readiness Program at Bangor North.

CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Barbara Skowronski, supported by John Loop, to
approve the following items on the Consent Agenda:

a. Approval of Minutes - October 20, 2004 (work session)
b. Personnel : Approval to Hire : James Brown - 10-Hour Custodian; Joshua Kolka - Part-Time Computer Technician.
c. Approval of Monthly Expenditures Grand Total All Funds: $2,162,120.85 (Payroll portion equals: $1,299,072.19)
 

REGULAR AGENDA
Recommendation to Approve Real Estate Agency for Sale of "Boxing Club" : Mr. Andress reviewed the process that was followed to
solicit bids for the sale of the property located at 3490 Old Kawkawlin Road known as the "boxing club." Two bids had been received. Mr. Andress recommended going with Best Real Estate, Mr. Janca, for marketing and sale of this property. He also noted that the other bid had been received on property located at 3520 Old Kawkawlin - the incorrect location.

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

OTHER ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
Mr. Kowalski asked the Board of Education for permission to attend the National School Board Conference being held next year in San Diego.  A motion was made by Barbara Skowronski, supported by John Loop, to approve this request. Motion carried unanimously.

At 7:43 p.m. a motion was made by John Loop, supported by Barbara Skowronski, to adjourn the meeting.

Respectfully submitted, Barbara Skowronski, Secretary