BANGOR TOWNSHIP SCHOOLS

WORK SESSION

APRIL 20, 2005

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/COMMUICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC

None.

BAY-ARENAC BUDGET PRESENTATION-MIKE DEWEY, ISD SUPERINTENDENT

Mr. Mike Dewey, ISD Superintendent gave a brief review of Bay-Arenac’s budget.

RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE ISD BUDGET RESOLUTION

A motion was made by Barbara Skowronski, supported by Terrence O’Hare, to approve the ISD budget resolution.  Motion carried unanimously.

REPORTS

Board Committees/Members:

Barbara Skowronski reported that she had visited the middle school today to view their Professional Learning Communities activities.

Mr. Loop reported that the Buildings and Grounds Committee held a meeting on April 14.  Among items discussed were 1) an update on construction at John Glenn and Bangor Lincoln, 2) problems with the pool and ceiling, 3) noise problems with blower motors at Bangor Central, 4) noise problems with the chiller at Bangor West, 5) and the auditorium rigging.  He asked that a special meeting be scheduled in June to discuss the needs for the following year.  Mr. Kowalski asked if the Board will be asked to make a motion to defer the pool situation until next year.  Mr. Balash said that could be done.

Director of Buildings and Grounds/Construction Update:

Mr. Balash reported that a leak in the John Glenn roof had been fixed today.  He then said that Mr. Hager would give an update to the board on the construction budget and change orders.

Mr. Hager distributed copies of the construction budget which he reviewed for Board members.  Mr. Loop asked if specific changes would be coming to the Board.  This was confirmed by Mr. Hager.

Mr. Balash stated that he would like a solution to the noise problem at West discussed next Monday.  Mr. Andress asked that information be provided to the Board by Friday.

Mr. Loop stated that he has asked Mr. Balash to get a list of items completed in Phases 1 and 2, as well as items left over, i.e., middle school front entrance.  Mr. Hager said that he would be meeting with the contractor.

Mr. Hager distributed copies of Change Order #4 to the board and reviewed the items as presented.  A motion was made by John Loop, supported by Terrence O’Hare, to approve Change Order #2 listing items for John Glenn and Bangor Lincoln.  Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Kennedy distributed copies of a proposal involving the auditorium rigging work that was going to be done by Mr. Phillips.  A motion w3as made by Barbara Skowronski, supported by Terrence O’Hare, to approve work to be done by Tobin Lake Studio regarding the rigging for an amount not to exceed $10,000.  Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Kennedy also reviewed the situation regarding the pool and DEQ issues.  He presented options that ranged from $156,000 to $150,000 for the pool renovations.  He said that the design of the pool was not yet known.  If this project was not done until September or October the district would know how much contingency money was left.

Mr. O’Hare asked if this would affect the fall sports season.  Mr. Kennedy felt that they should let the students swim next fall and find out how much money would be left.  Mr. O’Hare asked Mr. Kennedy to keep the Athletic Director and swim coaches informed.

Mr. Kennedy asked that this be placed on the agenda for Monday.

Director of Athletics:  Mr. Ruhlig’s report included the following items: 1) kick off of spring sports, 2) MHSAA law suit regarding alignment of sports, 3) and Athletic Code of Conduct and Handbooks.  He also stated that a volleyball coach had submitted a resignation.  To be prepared, he asked to fill one assistant volleyball coach and one cheerleading coach position.  Mr. Andress asked if he wanted permission to post these jobs.  Mr. Ruhlig confirmed this.  Mr. Kowalski stated that item 6H be added to the agenda for permission to post these two positions.

Mr. Shaffer asked if Mr. Ruhlig has checked with the other fall coaches to see if they are returning so there aren’t any last minute problems.  Mr. Ruhlig knew the other varsity coaches were coming back, but he has not gotten to the rest at this time.  He said that budgetary issues have to be dealt with before the school year begins.

Mr. Loop asked if two schedules had been arranged if the MHSAA law suit requires changes.  Mr. Ruhlig said that most of the fall sports were done provided there are no changes, but it would only require simple switching of dates if the decision on the law suit would require it.

Assistant Superintendent/Director of Special Education/Federal Programs:  Mr. Heinrich reported that a meeting had been held with the clerks and instructional aides regarding bumping due to layoffs.  Bumping deadlines were established and all placements had been resolved for next year.  He stated that the custodial positions would hopefully be resolved during the first week in May.  Negotiations with the drivers and support staff have taken place.  Issues will be discussed later this evening in executive session.

Mr. Heinrich reported that teacher staffing has been discussed for next year.  He mentioned that twenty-five special education students would be moving from the elementary level to the middle school next year.  He also reported the high school teachers have opted out of middle school/high school aligned schedules for next year.  Mr. Kowalski enquired about the reason.  Mr. Heinrich felt that the primary reason was that it had not worked out as they had planned, but said that Mrs. Smith may have more input on that question.  Mr. Heinrich stated that he is still looking for used buses to replace the district’s old ones.  He is nervous about not purchasing school buses for a couple of years.  Mr. Kowalski said that they need to take a look at this.  He would like the Transportation Committee to meet and discuss ideas.

Mr. Shaffer asked how many special education students were currently at the middle school.  Mr. Heinrich stated that the middle school will have 73 for next year.  Mr. Shaffer asked how many there were right now and how many would be moving to the high school for next year.  Mr. Heinrich said that he had this information, but not at this time.

Mr. Andress stated that he had received an offer of $1,500 to purchase the district’s used buses.  He asked if a motion would be necessary to sell them.  Mr. Kowalski asked that this be put on the agenda for Monday’s meeting.

Superintendent:  Mr. Andress thanked the Bay City Times for running an article on the millage renewal.  He informed the board that building principals have been sending information on this issue to their parents.  Mr. Andress also has mailed out a letter to all families regarding this issue as well.

Schools of Choice recommendations for next year will be in the Board packet on Friday for approval on Monday.

Mr. Loop has a question regarding the map in Mr. Balash’s office that depicted an area in Bangor as being a part of Essexville.  He wanted to be sure that this was corrected and that the tax levy was actually coming to Bangor Schools.  Mr. Andress informed him that he had already made contacts regarding changes to the map, but would check with the township offices again regarding this and the tax levy.

CONSENT AGENDA

A motion was made by Dawn Klida, supported by Barbara Skowronski, to approve the Consent Agenda items as follows.  An amendment was made by Mr. Kowalski to add the resignation of Ann Marie Diener, volleyball coach, to this also.

a.  Approval of Minutes:  March 21, 2005 (regular meeting), March 23, 2005 (special meeting), and April 6, 2005 (special meeting and executive session)

b. Personnel:  Approval of Resignation:  Diane Julian-Family Services Coordinator; Ann Marie Diener-Volleyball Coach.  Approval to Hire:  Elizabeth Bailey-ESL Teacher (2 hours per week at Bangor Lincoln).  Motion carried unanimously.

REGULAR AGENDA

Recommendation to Adopt superintendent’s 2004-05 Evaluation:  Mrs. Klida reviewed the process that was followed and the evaluation scale.  A motion was made by Dawn Klida, supported by Scott Sturm, to adopt the superintendent’s 2004/05 evaluation.  Motion carried unanimously.

Approval of Resolution to consider Designation of Electoral Representative for June 6, 2005, Bay-Arenac ISD Biennial Election:  Mr. Kowalski stated that Mrs. Klida had this responsibility in the past and, if there were no problems, he asked that she continue.

Recommendation to approve Lease Agreement with Bay-Arenac ISD for Two Classrooms at Bangor Central Elementary:  Mr. Andress explained that this lease would be for three years and asked for approval.  A motion was made by Barbara Skowronski, supported by Terrence O’Hare, to approve this recommendation.  Motion carried unanimously.

Recommendation to approve Agreement with Bay-Arenac ISD for a substitute Employee Management System (SEMS):  Mr. Andress stated that Mr. Allsopp had reviewed this contract.  He pointed out that the rate is calculated using the number of students enrolled.  Mr. Sevener is still looking for a non-educational vendor to handle this, but the ISD program would be used until that time.  A motion was made by Dawn Klida, supported by Patrick Shaffer, to approve this recommendation.  Motion carried unanimously.

Recommendation to approve John Glenn High School Extra Curricular code of Conduct:  Mr. Andress informed the Board that this had been presented to the Curriculum Committee who had requested that some revisions be made before coming to the Board.  This has been done and he recommended approval by the Board at this time.  A motion was made by Dawn Klida, supported by Scott Sturm, to approve this recommendation.  Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Loop commended Mr. Bacigalupo and his committee for a job well done.

Recommendation to Approve Purchase Agreement for Bangor Township School #1:  Mr. Andress reviewed the purchase agreement in the amount of $35,000 for this building.  A motion was made by Patrick Shaffer, supported by Barbara Skowronski, to approve this agreement.  Motion carried unanimously.

Personnel:  Approval of Resignations:  Sharon O’Hare-Varsity Cheerleading Coach; Shannon O’Hare-Assistant Cheerleading:  A motion was made by Dawn Klida, supported by Barbara Skowronski, to approve these resignations.  A roll call vote was taken.  Ayes:  Richard Kowalski, Dawn Klida, Barbara Skowronski, Scott Sturm, Patrick Shaffer, John Loop.  Nays:  None.  Abstention:  Terrence O’Hare.  Motion carried.

Approval to Post For One Assistant Volleyball Coach and One Cheerleading Coach:  A motion was made by Dawn Klida, supported by Terrence O’Hare, to approve the postings for these positions.  Motion carried unanimously.

OTHER ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION

Mr. Kowalski asked if the assistant high school principal’s resignation would be coming to the board.  He was informed that this resignation would be in the packet on Friday for approval at Monday’s meeting.

He also asked if the Pompon Bazaar issue had been taken care of.  Mr. Andress informed him that he had finalized this issue last week.

Mr. Kowalski said that he would like the board to consider hosting a meeting in June with surrounding school district Boards of Education to discuss how they can work together during such dire financial times.  A motion was made by Dawn Klida, supported by Barbara Skowronski, to approve this.  Motion carried unanimously.

At 8:10 p.m. a ten minute recess was called before going into executive session

At 9:48 p.m. the meeting was reconvened into open session.

At 9:50 p.m. a motion was made by Barbara Skowronski, supported by Dawn Klida, to adjourn the meeting.