BANGOR TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION

                                                                                 WORK SESSION

                                                                              DECEMBER 15, 2004

 

The Bangor Township Board of Education held a work session on Wednesday, December 16, 2004, at Bangor Edison School.  President Kowalski called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

 

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

 

Members Absent:       None.

expressions/communications from the public

None.

reports

Board Committees/Members: 

Mr. Sturm reported that the Transportation Committee had held a meeting last week.  Items discussed included a policy regarding transporting Schools of Choice students, how far a student must walk to catch a bus, and dead end streets.  Mr. Heinrich will be putting together policy wording and bring that before the Board in the future.  Other items discussed were the number of students on routes and the need to purchase a bus in the future.

 

Mr. Loop reported that the Buildings and Grounds Committee had met on December 14.  Items will be brought to the Board later this evening. 

 

Director of Buildings and Grounds/Construction Update: Mr. Balash distributed copies of a report.  Items of interest included problems with the roof at Bangor North and the HVAC computerized system which is now running from Terry’s office.

 

Assistant Superintendent/Director of Special Education/Federal Programs: Mr. Heinrich stated that a draft policy regarding a parent involvement policy would be in the Board packet on Friday. 

 

Superintendent: Mr. Andress reported that he had received a letter of interest from the Tri Valley Conference to add Bangor.  Mr. Andress will send a letter of reply to the Frankenmuth superintendent.  Mr. Kowalski asked that copies of the letter also be sent to the other schools in that league.  Mr. Loop felt that the letter should go to the league secretary, Mike Murphy. 

 

Mr. Andress reported that various drivers’ education schools had approached him about use of rooms for classes.  He also reported that an expulsion request had been received from the middle school.  It was the consensus of the Board that this special meeting be held on Thursday, December 16, 2004, at 5:30 p.m.

consent agenda

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

a.                  Approval of Minutes: November 22, 2004 (regular meeting and executive session) and December 1, 2004, (special meeting and executive sessions)

Motion carried unanimously.

regular agenda

Recommendation To Approve Renewal of Summer Tax Collection: A motion was made by Barbara Skowronski, supported by Terrence O’Hare, to approve this recommendation.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

First Reading of Revised Policy #5118 - Admission of Non-Resident Students:  Mr. Loop suggested that wording be included in this policy stating that non-resident students do not have preference for school buildings over resident students.  Mr. Andress is to check with Mr. Allsopp about this wording. 

 

A motion was made by Dawn Klida, supported by Terrence O’Hare, approving this first reading with the proviso that school building preference be added before final approval.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Recommendation to Approve Change Order #8 - Phase III: Mr. Hager presented Change Order #8.  A motion was made by John Loop, supported by Terrence O’Hare, to approve this recommendation.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Recommendation to Approve Contract for Phase IV Bond Work: Mr. Andress explained that the low bidder for this phase of bond work had been received from Three Rivers Construction.  Mr. Hager distributed copies of the tabulations received. 

 

A motion was made by John Loop, supported by Dawn Klida, to approve Three Rivers Construction as the low bidder with Pool Option B.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Recommendation to Approve Carpeting in Central Classrooms and a Recommendation to Approve Asbestos Abatement Contractor: Mr. Kowalski requested that these be approve as one recommendation.  He also asked Mrs. Tuttle if she was aware of the possibility that there would be no reimbursement to her building for the money spent.  Mrs. Tuttle was aware. 

 

Mr. Balash stated that the abatement is not to exceed $8,500 and was not included in the carpet bid.  The certified abatement contractor would be Sierra Labs.

 

A motion was made by Dawn Klida, supported by Barbara Skowronski, to approve these recommendations.  Mrs. Klida asked who was going to move the furniture.  Mrs. Tuttle informed her that the staff had volunteered to do this.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Mr. Loop commended the staff at Bangor Central.

 

Recommendation to Approve Schools of Choice Openings for Second Semester: Mr. Andress reviewed the number of limited openings being posted for second semester.  A motion was made by Terrence O’Hare, supported by Dawn Klida, to approve this recommendation.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Recommendation to Approve Hiring Skanska for an Updated Enrollment Projection: Mr. Andress explained that Skanska could provide more in-depth information than previous service providers.  The cost would be $400.  A motion was made by Terrence O’Hare, supported by Barbara Skowronski, to approve this recommendation.  Motion carried unanimously.

other items for discussion

None.

executive session - negotiations and personnel issue

 

At 8:45 p.m. a motion was made by Dawn Klida, supported by Barbara Skowronski, to go into executive session to discuss negotiations and a personnel item.  A roll call vote was taken.  Ayes: Richard Kowalski, Dawn Klida, Terrence O’Hare, Barbara Skowronski, John Loop, Patrick Shaffer, Scott Sturm.  Nays: None.  Motion carried.

 

At 9:12 p.m. the meeting reconvened into open session.