BANGOR TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION

                                                                      ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING

                                                                                    JULY 12, 2004

 

The Bangor Township Board of Education held its Organizational Meeting on Monday, July 12, 2004, at Bangor Edison School.  Superintendent Andress called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.

 

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

 

Members Absent:       None

expressions/communications from the public

Mr. Andress read a note from Kathy Kaznowski thanking the Board for her retirement gift.  He also welcomed new Board member, Patrick Shaffer.

approval of minutes - june 28, 2004

A motion was made by John Loop, supported by Terrence O’Hare, to approve the minutes of the June 28, 2004, regular meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

election of officers

President: Nominations for President of the Board were opened by Mr. Andress.  A motion was made by Dawn Klida, supported by Terrence O’Hare, to nominate Richard Kowalski for President of the Board.  There were no other nominations so a motion was made by Dawn Klida, supported by John Loop, to close nominations.  Motions carried unanimously.  Mr. Kowalski was declared President.

 

Vice-President: Nominations for Vice-President were opened.  A motion was made by Terrence O’Hare, supported by Barbara Skowronski, to nominate Dawn Klida for Vice-President.  There were no other nominations.  Motion carried unanimously.  Mrs. Klida was declared Vice-President.

 

Secretary: Nominations for Secretary were opened.  A motion was made by John Loop supported by Scott Sturm, to nominate Barbara Skowronski for Secretary.  There were no other nominations.  Motion carried unanimously.  Mrs. Skowronski was declared Secretary.

 

Treasurer: Nominations for Treasurer were opened.  A motion was made by Barbara Skowronski, supported by Scott Sturm, to nominate Terrence O’Hare for Treasurer.  There were no other nominations.  Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. O’Hare was declared Treasurer.

action items

 

Recording Secretary

A motion was made by John Loop, supported by Terrence O’Hare, to appoint Cara Barcia, Administrative Assistant, as recording secretary to the Board, with Michael Andress as alternate.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Designate Law Firms for 2004/05 School Year: A motion was made by Dawn Klida, supported by Terrence O’Hare, to retain Thrun Law Firm, P.C. of Lansing; Allsopp, Kolka, and Wackerly P.C. of Bay City; Masud, Gilbert and Schutter of Saginaw, and LaPoint and Associates, P.C. of Okemos as the district’s law firms for the 2004/05 school year with the same protocols and procedures as in previous years. 

 

Mr. Heinrich suggested that the district discontinue use of the special education firm, LaPoint and Associates, at this time.  He explained that the attorney that originally was used at this group had joined the Thrun Law Firm.  This would save the district money in retainer fees, and this same individual could work through Thrun’s office for the district. 

 

At this time, Mrs. Klida amended the original motion to exclude LaPoint and Associates.  The motion was supported by Terrence O’Hare. 

 

The original motion carried unanimously.  The Board then took action on the amended motion, which carried unanimously.

 

Designate Auditing Firm for the 2004/05 School Year: Mrs. Skowronski made a motion designating Rehman Robson as the auditing firm for the upcoming school year.  This was supported by Terrence O’Hare.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Designate Depositories and Signatories for Checking Accounts of the District and Signatories for Deposit, Transfer and Withdrawal of Funds: A motion was made by Terrence O’Hare, supported by Dawn Klida, to designate the following institutions as authorized depositories for the General Fund and all other funds: Citizens Bank, National City Bank, and Michigan Liquid Asset Fund Plus with Michael A. Andress, Rick Heinrich, Steve Lenar, and the Board Treasurer as authorized check signers.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Delegate School Election Duties to Superintendent, Financial Consultant, and Administrative Assistant: A motion was made by Patrick Shaffer, supported by Dawn Klida, to delegate school election duties to Michael Andress, Steve Lenar, and Cara Barcia.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Set Dates, Times, and Place of Monthly Board Meetings: A motion was made by Barbara Skowronski, supported by Patrick Shaffer, to approve the meeting schedule for the 2004/05 school year with the following changes.  All meetings, work sessions and regular, will begin at 7:00 p.m.  Also, the December 21 date in the first paragraph should be changed to December 20.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Designate Administrative Assistant or her Designee as Person Responsible for Posting Public Board Notices: A motion was made by Dawn Klida, supported by Barbara Skowronski to designate Cara Barcia, or her alternate, as the person responsible for posting Board meeting notices.  Motion carried unanimously

other items for discussion

 

Mr. Shaffer distributed copies of a letter to Board members announcing his resignation from his position as varsity golf coach.