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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-03-08 School Committee MinutesMINUTES BANGOR SCHOOL COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING 7:00 p.m.,Wednesday,March 8,2023 School Committee Members present:Chair Marwa Hassanien,Vice Chair Timothy Surrette,Clare Mundell,Sara Luciano,Ben Sprague,Susan Sorg and Imke Schessler-Jandreau. A.1.&2.The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.by Chair Marwa Hassanien and the pledge of allegiance followed. A.3.a.The Bangor School Department and the Bangor School Committee recognized the Class A Girls Indoor Track Team as 2023 State Champions. B.Adjustments to the Agenda: No Adjustments to the Agenda C.Public Comments: No Public Comments D.2.a.James F.Doughty Teachers,Stephen Riitano and Judi Michalik,shared their time capsule proposal and historical reference for the James F.Doughty School (previously known as Fiflh Street Middle School). b.Business Director,Jerry Hayman,introduced the 2023-2024 school budget. c.Superintendent Tager reported the following retirements for the end of school year 2022-2023: Kathryn Collins Grade 3 Teacher Downeast School Denise Simoneau Grade 6 Teacher James F.Doughty School d.Superintendent Tager reported the following resignation: Daniel Baker Special Education Teacher Bangor Regional Program E.1 .a.1.VOTED 7-0 to approve the Minutes of the February 15,2023 Regular School Committee Meeting. b.VOTED 7-0 to approve the following extra-duty assignments for school year 2022-2023: Michael Corneil Assistant Coach,Varsity Sofiball Bangor High School Isaac Bushway B Baseball Coach William S.Cohen School c.VOTED 7-0 to approve the second reading of the following policy: Minutes,Regular Meeting,March 8,2023 2. 1.Revised Policy ICA —2023-2024 School Calendar d.Committee Member Irnke Jandreau shared the following donations: To William S.Cohen School from Beth and Art Kotredes.a cash donation to support students during the winter months,having a total dollar value of S250. To Bangor High School from the University of Maine,A Splashdrone 4,having a total dollar value of $2,500. VOTED 7-0 to approve all donations. E.2.a.1.VOTED 7-0 to approve first reading of the following revised policy: Revised Policy JJIF —Management of Concussions and Other Head Injuries in School Sponsored Extra-Curricular Activities. F.1 Member Tim Surrette updated the committee regarding legislative changes regarding school finding,more information to come as this moves forward. F.3.Member Clare Mundell noted that the Mental Health Committee meeting was cancelled due to weather and will now meet March 23w.The committee is still looking for student members. Member Imke Jandreau updated the committee on the recent UTC meeting. Chair Marwa Hassanien updated that the DEIB Advisory will be meeting on April 6th they will also be resuming the two sub-committee groups. F.4.Carolyne provided an update on events at Bangor High School. H.1.Important dates were reviewed by Chair Hassanien. I,Member Sue Sorg Mentioned that the UTC skills USA competition will be held JVlarch 17”’ Chair Hassanien mentioned that it was National Woman’s History Month/National Woman’s Day and also praised the team comradery/sportsmanship of the girls track team. J.VOTED 7-0 to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 p.m. Respectfidly Submitted, James R.Tager Superintendent of Schools