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

Lynne Moore, BTESP President, wanted to clarify statements made at the recent work session regarding her association dragging its feet in negotiations.  She assured the entire Board that this was not the case.

Mr. Kowalski asked that this be noted in the minutes.

Mr. Beauchamp, from the John Glenn Booster Club gave an update on activities and asked about signage.  Mr. Kowalski said that the question about signage had come up before and that a marketing plan had been discussed to help raise funds.  He said that this will probably be discussed again this year at the annual goal-setting session.

board recognition of dawn klida and terrence o’hare

 presentation of aed to fire chief phelps and township supervisor terry watson by dawn klida and jamie stanton

recognition of girls’ soccer team – nemc champions

staff recognition – donna bohlinger and deb scherzer

“fish awards” – lynne moore and shelley blair

reports

On behalf of the Board of Education, community and students, Mr. Kowalski presented Dawn Klida and Terrence O’Hare with plaques for their years of service to the Bangor Township Schools.

Mrs. Smith also presented plaques to Mrs. Klida and Mr. O’Hare on behalf of the staff and students of John Glenn High School. 

Mrs. Klida and Ms. Stanton presented Chief Phelps and Supervisor Watson with a portable AED.  Mr. Andress read a plaque that was also presented to Chief Phelps who, on behalf of the fire department, thanked everyone involved.  Supervisor Watson also thanked everyone on behalf of the Bangor Township Trustees.

 A Certificate of Recognition was presented to Mr. Fran MacMillan and the girls’ soccer team for their place as NEMC Champions.

Mr. Andress presented both staff members with Certificates of Recognition for being nominated for Support Staff Person of the Year.

 
Mrs. Klida and Mr. O’Hare presented Lynne Moore and Shelley Blair with “Fish Awards” for their dedication to the district.  Mrs. Moore accepted the award on behalf of her entire association because it was a group effort.  Mrs. Blair accepted her award for the Food Service Department for doing an excellent job with the program.

Board Committees/Board Members:  None.

Director of Technology:  Patty Rutkiewicz distributed copies of the budget and expenditures for the Technology Department.  She reported that she is working on Technology Curriculum development at the ISD.  When this is completed, it will go to the superintendents’ meeting this fall for review.  She hopes to bring this to the Bangor Board next spring.  Ms. Rutkiewicz reviewed other items that included Grade Quick, Edline, virtual field trips and I-folder.

 Mrs. Klida questioned the frequency of use of sixteen computers at Bangor Edison in the Professional Development Lab.  Ms. Rutkiewicz described how and when they have been used.  Mrs. Klida personally thought that the lab should be located at the high school which would provide better use.  Mr. Andress stated that Mr. Rutkiewicz would like to discuss continuing of the $109,000 that has been currently spent to continue the lease for replacement of computers.  This money has already been budgeted.  She would like to discuss this at the July 11 meeting.  Mr. Shaffer said that he hoped that all computers in the district will be up and running on the first day of school as this hasn’t been the case in the past. 

Mr. Loop made a request to have research done regarding wireless connection.  Ms. Rutkiewicz said she does have information for this.  Mr. Loop wanted to see how much the cost would be.

Mr. Andress announced that Cliff Dupuy would be leaving the ISD Technology Department in July.  He did not know what the ISD will be doing with his position.

Superintendent:  Mr. Andress distributed copies of the new MHSAA booklet. 

 Mr. Andress asked that the minutes reflect his distribution of the engagement letter from the auditors, Rehman Robson, for this year’s audit.  They will begin the audit in July.

 Other items Mr. Andress reported on included AYP results, an offer for School #1.  The realtor has requested that a new survey be done on this property not to exceed $1,000.  Mr. Andress asked that this be approved by the Board.  He also asked for Board approval for Mr. Kowalski and Mrs. Skowronski to be signatories on the final sale papers.

President Kowalski placed these items on the Regular Agenda as Items 10D and 10E. 

Pool Update:  Mr. Kowalski asked that this item be added under reports to give Mr. Darbee and Mr. Bacigalupo and opportunity for their input on the pool renovations.  They also gave their opinions regarding the need for diving in the swim program.  Mr. Darbee felt that this was a good draw for people when the pool is rented as well.  Discussion took place about the requirements from the Department of Environmental Quality and measurements made by B & B Pools.  Mr. Kowalski wanted to make sure that Mr. Darbee and Mr. Bacigalupo had a chance to give input.

 Administrators:  None.

consent agenda

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

a.         Approval of Minutes: June 22, 2005 (public hearing, work session, and executive session)

            b.   Personnel:  Approval of Retirement:  Eloisa Fouchea – Cook.  Approval of Personnel:  Kelly Mielens – Cheerleading Volunteer.

            c.   Approval of Monthly Expenditures

                        Grand Total All Funds: $1,579,553.76

                        (Payroll portion equals: $478,445.65

d.   Second Reading of:

            Board Policy 3290 – Funds Management

            Policy 3292 – Reporting of Investment Risks

            Policy 3410 – Fiscal Accounting and Reporting

            Policy 3434 – Periodic Audit

Bylaw 9260 – Duties of Auditor

            Bylaw 9500 – School District Elections

            e.   Approval Annual MHSAA Resolution

f.    Approval of MASB Annual Dues

g.   Approval of Revised Proposed 2005/06 Athletic Budget

Mr. Kowalski asked that an amendment be made to the following item in the June 22, 2005, work session minutes: 

Original:  Mr. Kowalski said that when the Board made the cut they made a proviso that they would keep the custodians through the end of August.  They want to make sure the school is open on time.  Mr. Balash is not saying there will be any problems, but Mr. Kowalski does not want to hear later that there are because the custodians are gone because then Mr. Balash may be gone in August. 

Amendment:  Mr. Kowalski said that when the Board made the cut they made a proviso that they would keep the custodians through the end of August.  For instance, this is going to sound harsh, but the Board was generous in giving you the option to have the janitors work until the end of August, and that is all he is saying.  If there is a mistake and you can’t open school, parents and taxpayers will be complaining that school is not opening because you had the opportunity to have the janitors for extra time.  The possibility might be you may not be here Mr. Balash.

 Motion carried unanimously. 

Mr. Kowalski requested a five-minute update on negotiations from administration.  He asked what the pleasure of the Board members would be to have this take place.  It was the consensus of the Board members that this take place just prior to adjournment at the end of the meeting.

regular agenda

 
other items for discussion

executive session

 adjournment

Set Date for July Organization Meeting – July 11, 2005:  Mr. Kowalski suggested that the Organization Meeting be set for Monday, July 11, 2005, at 5:00 p.m. at Bangor Edison.  The Board consented to this.

 Discussion of Board Policy Revision Options:  Mr. Kowalski asked Board members what their pleasure would be - would they prefer to go with MASB or to have NEOLA come in and make a presentation.   Mrs. Skowronski questioned having a firm from out-of-state come in to work with a Michigan Board.  She also stated this firm did cost more money.  Mrs. Skowronski said she would like the firm that would be the most thorough. 

 Discussion took place about when the last thorough revisions had been done.  Mr. Loop asked how bad the policies were.  He suggested that the Board needed to have them look at and see if they are missing any versus throwing out the whole book and instill something else.  Concern was also stated about the transition.

 Mr. Andress said that new policies come out almost every month.  What they currently have has not addressed some issues.  Mr. Allsopp has done a good job keeping the district current.  He said that Mr. Loop was right, but if the district was going to spend $4,700 to review the policies and then turn around and spend more to completely redo them if needed would be a waste. 

Mrs. Klida had the same concern that Mr. Loop had.  She suggested that it may be wise to think about some kind of review of more recent policies. 

Mr. Loop asked if this could be put off for a month and find out what the recommendations are for both agencies in terms of how often there should be a review.  Mr. Kowalski asked what the Board’s pleasure was. 

Mrs. Klida stated that two new Board members would be coming on next month and suggested waiting until then.

 Approval of:  A motion was made by Terrence O’Hare, supported by John Loop, to approve the following policies:

Board Policy 3290 – Funds Management

Policy 3292 – Reporting of Investment Risks

Policy 3410 – Fiscal Accounting and Reporting

Policy 3434 – Periodic Audit

Bylaw 9260 – Duties of Auditor

Bylaw 9500 – School District Elections

Motion carried unanimously.

Approval of a Survey for Bangor School #1:  A motion was made by Barbara Skowronski, supported by Terrence O’Hare, to approve a survey to be done for Bangor School #1 not to exceed $1,000.  Motion carried unanimously.

Approval of Signatories for Bangor School #1:  A motion was made by John Loop, supported by Terrence O’Hare, to appoint signatories on paperwork for the sale of Bangor School #1.  Mrs. Klida stated that the names of the signatories should be mentioned in the motion.  An amendment was made to the motion to include Richard Kowalski and Barbara Skowronski as signatories.  Motion on original motion was unanimous.  Motion on amendment was unanimous.

Mrs. Klida asked if Mr. Heinrich had discussed the Technology position with the support staff yet.  Mr. Heinrich said he had. 

 Discussion of HRC Clerical Position:  Mrs. Klida said that she has not seen a plan, although she has asked, for what is going to happen specifically at the HRC with Deb Gubbins position when she is gone.  She has a large concern about who is going to cover the facility.  She suggested keeping Deb Gubbins through the summer.  She asked if it was possible to keep her through the end of August. 

Mr. Andress explained what he and Mr. Heinrich had discussed to cover this position.  He said that they may be short during the summer months.  Mr. Kowalski felt that a plan was needed because the HRC is the focal point of the district.  He felt that someone was needed in that position to register new Schools of Choice students.  He asked that a plan be devised by the end of the week.  Mr. Andress said that there could be the possibility to use a sub occasionally.  Mrs. Klida had a problem with bringing in a sub.  Mr. Heinrich asked if the Board wanted to know what the cost would be to keep someone in this position.  Mr. Kowalski felt that keeping someone in this position would give administrators the time to come up with a plan.   

A motion was made by Dawn Klida, supported by John Loop, to keep that position until the end of August and then reevaluate it. 

Mr. Heinrich felt it was important not to confuse the employees.  They need to have the feeling that they are going to be laid off at the end of August.  Mrs. Klida asked for an opinion from Mrs. Moore.   

Mr. Shaffer asked if they had a plan to fill that position with a sub for two months.  Mr. Heinrich replied that it was not, only when someone was on vacation.  Mr. Shaffer asked if he saw the ramifications of that.  Mrs. Skowronski suggested that Deb Werner come to the HRC to work since that building is supposed to be closed for construction.  Mr. Andress said that he originally had that in mind, but people go to the high school to get information. 

Motion carried with Mr. Shaffer voting nay.

Mr. Loop said that he had just heard of an all-A student who could not come to John Glenn because the district had established numbers for Schools of Choice and the student had not been accepted.  Mrs. Smith reviewed the procedures used and stated the number that had been accepted.  She reviewed class sizes and teaching sections.

Discussion took place regarding establishing number and the procedures for accepting Schools of Choice students.  Mr. Shaffer said that the numbers had come to the Board previously and they had approved them.

Mr. Heinrich asked Board members to resolve the issue of the auditorium position and paying Patty Rutkiewicz.  He felt this was the fair thing to do.

A motion was made by Barbara Skowronski, supported by Scott Sturm, to go ahead and pay Patty Rutkiewicz because the money had already been paid through the Perry Woodard contract.  Mr. Loop said that whatever is paid out in total, they should not go over that amount. 

Mrs. Klida said that somebody knew this was coming and asked why the Board was getting this after the fact.  She had a problem with that and not whether the work was done.  She stated that there is no collaboration with the support staff about what to do with this position.  She was not going to support it.  This should have been brought to the Board before administration committed the time to see if there was another option.

Mr. Kowalski said that he agreed with Mrs. Klida’s opinion.  We knew we had this contract out there and it should have been brought to the board, as well as having discussion with the support staff.

 Mr. Loop also agreed.  He could also see both sides.  Mr. Heinrich said that they have been talking with support staff. 

Mr. Loop made an amendment to the motion to put a maximum payment for all tech personnel not to exceed $2,173.50.  Motion was supported by Patrick Shaffer.  The amendment carried with Dawn Klida voting nay.

The original motion carried with Dawn Klida voting nay.

A five-minute recess was taken at 8:45 p.m.

At 9:00 p.m. a motion was made by Dawn Klida, supported by Terrence O’Hare, to go into executive session to discuss negotiations.

At 9:35 p.m. the meeting reconvened into open session. 

Discussion followed regarding the assignments for the displaced custodial staff for July and August since their layoff dates have been extended.

At 9:40 p.m. a motion was made by Dawn Klida, supported by Terrence O’Hare, to adjourn the meeting.