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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-09-11 School Committee Minutes ���r „ � MII�1[.JT'ES i ���r;�� BANGOR SCHOOL COMMITTEE REGULA�t MEETING � 7:44 p.m.,Wednesday,September 1 F,201� Schaol Cammit#ee Members present: Chauman Phyllis Guerette, Vice Chair Warren Caruso, Marc � Eastman,Sarah Smiley,Christine Szal,and Jay Ye. A. 1.8c�.The Bangor School Committee Regular Meeting was called to arder by Chairman Guerett� at 7;00 p.m.and the Fledge of Allegiance followed. � 3, a. The Bangor Schoal Department and the Bangor School Committee rect►gnized, Tammy Wyman,a Bangor Schoot Departmeat teacher who was awarded the 20I3 Special Educatar of , � th� Year award by Maine Administrators of Services far Children with Disabilities (MADSEC}, b. The Bangor School Deparlrnent and the Bangar School Committee recognized, Benjamin , Burt,a Bangor High School student for his First Pla�e win in the Cornerstone Read,Write and , Win Competition while attending James F. Doughty School. The cotnpetition was created because Cornerstones af Soience knaws an appreciation for science grows out of a naturat � � curiosity about the wark,whiah is often fed by reading scientifie literature.To encourage early reading in science,�ornerstones hosts the Read,Write&Win contest,now in its 9th year.The competitioa requires that students read a Carnerstones-nominated nonfsation science book and ' write a review inspired by the boak. ��f D. 1. a. Superintendent Webb recommended receipt of the First Reading of the Revised FY14 School � � '� Budget. The final approved biennial budget shifted the State's previaus responsibility of teacher retirement costs to local school units. Bangor received additional revenues from #he state for the additional expenditures. Therefora, there will nat be an additional impact on the taxpayers of Bangor. � 2. a. Superintendent Webb pravided an up�ate on the Bangor School Departrnent's Qpening of School. Schaal Cammittee Members expressed appreciation for the planning, hard wark, I partnerships, focus an safety,and student success in the opening af school process. Chairman ' Guerette gave a special thank yau t� the B�ngar Folice Departrnent for their support of all Bangor Schools. � � b. Superintendent Webb reported the following resignation: Heather Lamson Special Education Teacher Bangor High Schaol �' E. l.a.�&2 VOTED S-0 to apprave the Minutes of the August 14, 24I3 Regular School Committee Meeting�nd the August 2G,2013 Spscial School Cammittee IVieeting. � b. 1.Snperintendcnt Webb recommended approval af the July 20I3 Financial Statement. � VOTED b-(f to approve the July 2413 Financial Statement as presented. e. 1.Superintendent Webb recammended approval of the following extra duty assignments for the � 2t}13-ZQ14 schoul year: � IEP Coardinator Bangor High Scho�l Nicole Downing{%2) N Field Hockey Caach Bangor High School Elizabeth Anderson(lst yr) � �,;��' "� , Minutes,Regular Meeting,3eptember I I,2013 2. ' � Freshman Foot6all Coach Bangor High Schaol Miahael I-lersom ; Freshman Boys' Soccer Coach Bangor High Schaol Justin Marks(�st yr) � � IEP Coardinator Vine Sfreet School Alice Brown(%x) �'�� Art Club Bangor High Schoal Susan Bryand JV Fall Cheerleading CaaCh Bangor High Schoal 8tephanie Canner(2nd) � Freshman Class Advisor Bangor High Schaol Felecla Lyons-Dicker �reshman Class Advisor Bangor High School Christine Rabertsan (sec) VOTED 6-0 to apprave the nominations as presented. � d. Superintendent Webb reported the following donation: Ta ths Bangor School Departrnent&am the Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation,�54,000 to � renovate th�sGage at Peakes Audito�ium.This donation was a result of a grant apptication. VOTED 6-0 t�approve the donation from the King Foundation with great appreciatiQn. � F. 2. Vice Chaiiman Carvso shared that the UTC Board had met. T6e enroUment at UTC is the largest to date widi approximately 625 students attending. � G. I. Principal Pau1 Butler pravided a report on the 1Vleine High School Assessment results fram the 24�2 2Q�3 school year. � Schoo!Cammii#ee members asked questions and complimented the administration and facalty for their dedication to review and use the data in order to support students' prugress. �. Z. Assistant Superintendent Robert MacDonald reported on the Grade S and Grade 8 NECAP - -� �` state science assessment resul#s from 2012-2t1 I3. Commit#ee nnembers ex ressed their leasure at seein the outstandin scien�e aohieve�nent � P P � � scares. H. Chairman Guerette reviewed the important datcs and encouraged parents and community � members to contaat principals or the Superintendent regarding volunteer�ng opportunities. I. Vice Chairman Caruso highlighted the quality of the facilities and the positive impact on the � academic and athletic enveronments for the schools and the eommunity. Chairman Guerette echoed Mr.Carusa's statement and re-emphasized the impartance of extra- � and co-curriculuars for the success of all students. 5he also thanked the King Foundatio� for their donation once again and commented what a difference it will make for the renovation of Peakes Auditorium stage floor. ' Chai�n�Guerette asked�uperintendent Webb to cla�ify the Gavee�nor's Executive Order and the impact on the Bangor Scf�ool Deparht�ent. � ]. The cneeting adjoumed at 8:55 p.m. � Respec lly sub ' � � � g �+`��� i W�, �H tsy M.Web ,Ed.D, Superintendent of Schonls '