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/communications from the public

Gary Grocholski, custodian, expressed his concerns about recent lay offs.

Deb Scherzer, custodian, thanked people in the district for their help to nominate her for Support Staff Person of the Year.

Mr. Kowalski stated that the Board will be recognizing Ms. Scherzer and another individual at the June Board meeting.

Brian Taylor, classroom aide, asked the Board members if they had received his letter that reviewed his ideas to fill the high school assistant principal position.  Mr. Kowalski acknowledged receipt of the letter.

Mr. Kowalski acknowledged receipt of a letter from the Iron Workers regarding a request for prevailing wage information.

student recognition
honors level accelerated reader

reports

Mr. Andress introduced two students from Bangor Lincoln, Taylor Sullivan and Jessica Rose, who received certificates for achieving Honors Level in Accelerated Reader.

Board Committees/Board Members:  None.

Director of Recreation:  Jamie Stanton reported about a meeting she had with two representatives from Bangor Township, Terry Watson and Donna Leitermann, regarding the Recreation Program.  Ms. Stanton will be giving a more in-depth report to the entire Bangor Township Board in the near future.

Director of Technology:  NA.

Superintendent:  Mr. Andress asked Mr. Heinrich to give a report.

Mr. Heinrich gave a report on items that included the summer school program, grant fund requests which are complete, and the auditorium technician position.  He asked for discussion about the auditorium position.

Mr. Kowalski asked that this item be placed under the Regular Agenda as Item 7A.

Administrators:  Written reports were submitted and distributed to Board members.

consent agenda

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

a)      Approval of Minutes – May 18, 2005 (work session)

b)      Personnel:  Approval to Hire – Correction:  Elizabeth Berner – ESL Position; Approval of Teacher Tenure:  Jennifer Kipfmiller – JGHS Teacher.

c)      Approval of Monthly Expenditures

(1)   Grand Total All Funds: $1,647,457.07

(2)   (Payroll portion equals: $604,991.02)

Mr. Loop made the following correction:

Original:  Mr. Loop said that as soon as the contracts are negotiated and student enrollment numbers are clear, if they have a budget update and find out they have $150,000, he hoped they would entertain bringing back all personnel.

Correction:  Mr. Loop said that when negotiations are done and there is a best estimate of enrollment, if we find we have excess revenue factoring in the cuts, that they look at calling back personnel.

Motion carried unanimously.

regular agenda

other items for discussion

executive session

adjournment

Recommendation to Approve Employee Handbook:  A motion was made by Terrence O’Hare, supported by Barbara Skowronski, to approve this recommendation.  Motion carried unanimously.

Recommendation to Approve 2005 Tax Rate Request:  Mr. Andress reviewed the Tax Request Form L-4029.  A motion was made by Patrick Shaffer, supported by John Loop, to approve this recommendation.  Motion carried unanimously.

Recommendation To Approve Fine Arts Curriculum:  Mr. Andress stated that this curriculum had been presented to the Curriculum Committee, as well as Board members.  A motion was made by John Loop, supported by Barbara Skowronski, to approve this recommendation.  Motion carried unanimously.

Discussion of Policy Revisions:  Mr. Andress reviewed information from last fall when he had recommended that review of the policies at that time be postponed due to the additional expense.  He would recommend MASB for this service if the Board decided to go ahead at this time.

Mr. Kowalski personally favored MASB due to their knowledge of Michigan law.  He asked that Mr. Andress get informal quotes and send them to the Board for approval at a June meeting.  Mr. Andress said that he would get quotes from both MASB and NEOLA for revision of the policies.

Mr. Loop said that the auditors had suggested adding an electronic transfer policy.  He stated that Mr. Lenar had also mentioned new policy regarding GASB.  Mr. Andress said that Mr. Allsopp thought the district was already covered on the electronic transfer policy.  Mr. Kowalski asked Mr. Andress to make sure to get a letter from Mr. Allsopp saying that.

Mr. Loop said that Mr. Allsopp had made recommendations for the Board to pass a resolution requiring a report of all supplemental payments and amend Policy #3410, and to clarify Policy #3434.  He asked Mr. Andress to get clarification from Mr. Allsopp of what the district’s responsibilities were.  Mrs. Klida made a suggestion that Mr. Allsopp just draft the policy for the Board.  She asked that the district commission Mr. Allsopp to do this.

Auditorium Technician : Mr. Heinrich distributed copies of information  that came from Patti Smith and Jeanne Gilbert regarding the auditorium technician position.  He said that this position is typically a Schedule B position much like a class advisor.  Mr. Heinrich said that one option would be to post the current bargaining unit position.  He distributed copies of a draft job description if it were to be posted in the BTESP.  Lynne Moore and Mr. Heinrich had looked at this job description, as well as Mr. Allsopp.  Mr. Allsopp had some concerns because it was a position that was recognized as part of the BTESP.

Mr. Kowalski thought this may be an item to put on the agenda for the county-wide Board meeting being held at the end of June.  He wanted to look at discussing this position with other districts with experienced people who may be able to do this job for us.  If the other districts have something we may use, we can share and we may also be able to gain for some of our employees.

Mr. Loop said that a firm date needed to be set to have this person on board.  Mr. Kowalski agreed.  Mr. Loop said that, no matter how the position is filled, this needed to be finalized by the start of school.  Mr. Kowalski suggested setting the deadline as August 11, with approval at the August Board meeting.

Mrs. Moore asked Mr. Heinrich for an updated copy of the draft job description.  Mr. Heinrich gave her a copy at this time.

Mr. Loop suggested that some of the items that could be discussed at the special Board meeting in June could include the direction of the technology.  Leasing for all of the districts would be much cheaper, as well as repair.  There would be a better chance of passing a bond for technology, and more training would be available.  Mr. Kowalski stated that Bay City just entered into a contract with the ISD.  He will put this down as an agenda item along with the auditorium technician item. 

Mrs. Klida stated that the district would not have a police officer and asked to have this item discussed.  Mrs. Skowronski enquired about a substitute teachers' pool.  Mr. Andress explained that the four districts were already going into an automated service with the ISD for substitute teachers.  Mr. Kowalski said that he would have this item added to the agenda to see if there would be any future problems.

Mr.  Loop asked that the districts that respond to the invitation be asked for areas they would like to have discussed that can be added to the agenda.

Mr. Kowalski also suggested that, in the area of finance, the county payroll be done by the ISD.  Mr. Andress added that any consolidation of service could be discussed, as well as personnel.

Mr. Shaffer asked about purchasing of office supplies through the ISD, as well as items such as buses and other major supplies other districts may be making.

Mr. Kowalski asked Mr. Andress to contact the association presidents and administrators for ideas so the Board can at least look at putting their items on the agenda.

At 8:00 p.m. a motion was made by Barbara Skowronski, supported by Terrence O’Hare, to go into executive session to discuss negotiations.

At 8:40 p.m. the meeting reconvened into open session.

A motion was made by Dawn Klida, supported by Patrick Shaffer, to follow the recommendation of the superintendent regarding Christa McAuliffe Middle School.  Motion carried unanimously.

At 8:50 p.m. a motion was made by Barbara Skowronski, supported by Terrence O’Hare to adjourn the meeting.