Members Present:

Richard Kowalski, President; Dawn Klida, Vice-President; Terrence O’Hare, Treasurer; Barbara Skowronski, Secretary; John Loop, Trustee; Patrick Shaffer, Trustee; Scott Sturm, Trustee

Members Absent:

None.

expressions/communi-

cations from the public

Terry McConkey, Reading Recovery Teacher from Bangor Lincoln, distributed copies of a letter urging the district to reconsider cutting teachers in this area.  Mr. McConkey reviewed the number of students that receive services through this program, as well as what reductions in staffing in this area would mean.

staff/student recognition:

Jeanne gilbert and one act team

Mr. Andress introduced Mrs. Gilbert and the One Act Team who were recognized by the Board for their first place standing in state competition.

Mr. Kowalski asked that a small grant amount be placed on the regular agenda for discussion to help fund an invitation that had been extended to the team for competition.

bangor Lincoln staff presentation

Shawn Bishop, Bangor Lincoln Principal, gave a short presentation to the Board regarding the staff, students, and programs at the building.

reports

Board Committees/Board Members:  None.

John Glenn Athletic Director:  Mr. Ruhlig updated the Board on activities that included submission of an application for the Tri-Valley Conference, and sports events.

Superintendent:  Mr. Andress reported that he had attended a conference with Mr. Balash regarding bomb threats.  He congratulated Mr. Shaffer for earning his Certified Board Member certificate.

Mr. Andress also reported that Mr. Smith from Rehmann Robson would begin a training session regarding reconciliation of bank statements in the near future.  Mr. Heinrich will be included in the training.  Other items that were addressed on the management letter were also reviewed.

Administrators:  Mrs. Smith distributed copies of her building report.  Mrs. Tuttle gave a brief report about the carpet installation that had recently taken place.  Mr. Matuszewski discussed the mobile dental program. 

Mr. Kowalski asked Mr. Bishop to encourage his staff to become CPR/AED certified.

discussion regarding budget reductions

Mr. Kowalski asked if any Board members had a specific item that needed to be discussed at this time.  He suggested that any items be brought to the special meeting for review on March 2.

consent agenda

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

Approval of Minutes:  February 17, 2005 (special meeting) and

February 23, 2005 (work session)

Approval of Monthly Expenditures:

  Grand Total all Funds:  $1,306,934.82)

   (Payroll portion equals:  $835,231.82)

Mrs. Klida requested the following correction to the work session minutes on page two:

Original:  Mr. Heinrich’s report included information about a conference he had attended last week with the payroll secretary regarding fair labor standards.  From information gathered at this conference he thought that nonexempt employees could be used as coaches. 

Correction:  Mr. Heinrich’s report included information about a conference he had attended last week with the payroll secretary regarding fair labor standards.  From information gathered at this conference he thought that nonexempt employees could not be used as coaches. 

Motion carried unanimously.

regular agenda

Second Reading and Approval of New Board Policy #5111.2 – Education of Homeless Students:  A motion was made by Dawn Klida, supported by Barbara Skowronski, to approve this new policy.  Motion carried unanimously.

Discussion Regarding Donkey Basketball Fund Raiser:  Mr. Aaron Jurek was present to review information for this fund raiser request. 

Concerns regarding the use of the gym, damage to the floor, and safety issues were voiced by members of the Board, administrative staff, and the Director of Buildings and Grounds.  Mr. Balash suggested using the middle school gym instead.  Mr. Loop did not feel that this should have come before the Board.  Mrs. Smith agreed, but stated that there had been problems in the past, i.e., the Young Americans, that prompted this being brought to the Board.

A motion was made by Barbara Skowronski, supported by Terrence O’Hare, to approve this fund raiser.  Ayes:  Barbara Skowronski, Terrence O’Hare, Scott Sturm.  Nays:  Richard Kowalski, Dawn Klida, Patrick Shaffer, John Loop (show of hands).  Motion failed. 

Discussion Regarding Renewal of Bay Area Chamber of Commerce Business and Education Partnership Renewal Fee:  Mr. Andress reviewed the information regarding this program.   Mr. Kowalski did not feel that this should be renewed.  He made positive comments about the Chamber of Commerce and the work they do, but felt this was not to be renewed at this time.  Mr. Sturm agreed.  Mr. Loop asked that a letter be drafted to the Chamber explaining the financial situation of the district.  Mr. Kowalski asked Board members if they had any objection to a letter being drafted.  A consensus of the Board noted no objection.  Mr. Andress reviewed the programs involved in the Partnership program.  Mrs. Klida said that, if the district was not getting anything out of the programs, this should be included in the letter.  Mr. Kowalski stated that, on behalf of the Board, they were not going to participate in this.  He asked that this be included in the letter.

Discussion Regarding Possible Grant for One Act Team:  A motion was made by Dawn Klida, supported by Barbara Skowronski, to approve $1,000 to support the One Act Team in an upcoming performance invitation.  Motion carried unanimously.

other items for discussion

Mr. Beauchamp, John Glenn Booster Club President, updated the Board on bingo participation since the move to Edison.

Mrs. Klida requested that the audit management letter summary given earlier in the evening by Mr. Andress be put in writing.  She also reminded Mr. Andress that she has not yet received the breakdown of the $400,000 in technology expenses that were approved last year.

At 8:06 p.m. Mr. Kowalski called a five-minute recess before going into Executive Session.

executive session

The meeting reconvened at 8:20 p.m.  A motion was made by Dawn Klida, supported by Terrence O’Hare, to go into Executive Session to discuss negotiations.  Motion carried unanimously.

At 9:15 p.m. the meeting reconvened into open session.  At this time Mrs. Klida discussed information related to the superintendent’s evaluation.  Mr. Andress stated that he would be on vacation the last week in March.  Mrs. Klida asked Mr. Andress if he would approve extending the evaluation time line one more week so that the meeting could be held the first week in April.  Mr. Andress agreed to this.  Mrs. Klida asked that a memo of understanding be submitted to the Board by Mr. Andress agreeing to this extension.

adjournment

At 9:21 p.m. a motion was made by Barbara Skowronski, supported by Dawn Klida, to adjourn the meeting.