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Home My WebLink About2023-05-10 School Committee MinutesMINUTES BANGOR SCHOOL COMMITTEE REGULAR MEET[NG 7:00p.m.,Wednesday,May 10.2023 School Committee Members present:Chair Marwa Hassanien,Vice Chair Timothy Surrelte.Clarc Mundell.Sara Luciano,Susan Sorg,Ben Sprague,and lmke 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. B.Adjustments to the Agenda: No Adjustments C.Public Comments: No Public Comment D.2.a.Dr.Adam Leach provided an update on the RFK trip to Washington D.C. b.Superintendent Tager reported the following Administrator and teacher reassignments for school year 2023-2024: Page Cadorette from Self-Contained Teacher at Downcast School to Resource Room Teacher at Downcast School. Rachel Larrabee from Grade 6 Teacher at William S.Cohen School to Grade 7/8 Mathematics Teacher at William S.Cohen School. Angela Dornina from (.6)English Teacher and (.4)Graduation Coach at Bangor High School to (.4)Graduation Coach at Bangor High School and (.3)Graduation Coach at William S.Cohen School and (.3)Graduation Coach at James F. Doughty School. c.Superintendent Tager reported the following teacher retirements: Susanna Gallant SpeechiLanguage Pathologist Bangor Regional Program d.Superintendent Tager reported the following resignations: Kari Thunnan Cross Country Coach James F.Doughty School David Johnson IEP Coordinator Fairmount School Kristi Morrow Grade 4 Teacher Mary Snow School Victoria Kasper Grade 7/8 Science Teacher William S.Cohen School E.1 .a.1.VOTED 6-0,1 abstain to approve the Minutes of the April 26,2023 Regular School Committee Meeting. Minutes,Regular Meeting,May 10,2023 2. b.1.VOTED 7-0 to approve the February 2023 Financial Report. c.I.a.VOTED 7-0 to approve the following Administrator nominations for the 2023- 2024 school year,with a one-year Probationary Contract: Darryl Loring Assistant Principal James F.Doughty School h.VOTED 7-0 to approve the following Teacher Nominations for the 2023-2024 school year,with a one-year probationary contract: Olivia Sharrow Kindergarten Teacher Downeast School Kelsey Stoyanova English Teacher Bangor High School Andrea Martin English Teacher Bangor High School Jessica Lee Special Education Teacher Downeast School c.2.VOTED 7-0 to approve the following extra-duty assignments for school year 2022-2023 as listed: Kelly Hasselbrack Mentor for D.Beswick Bangor High School John Cangelosi Mentor for K.Dolloff Bangor High School Carmin Curry Mentor for J.Ploch Bangor High School Gerald Quiinby Mentor for M.Quinn Bangor High School Laura Charette Mentor for A.Cobb Bangor Regional Program Cyndy Fish Mentor for M.Walling Bangor Regional Program Cyndy Fish Mentor for E.Rapaport Fruit St School Kendra Perry Mentor for C.Rieder Bangor Regional Program Laura Charette Mentor for S.Pomeroy Bangor Regional Program Katrina Rutherford Mentor for P.Cadorette Downeast School Laurie-Arm McSorley Mentor for D.Johnson Downcast School Joanne McDade Mentor for K.Gilmore Fairmount School Daniel Considine Mentor for K.Tipton Bangor High School Karen Smart Mentor for K.Walters William S.Cohen School Judith Michalik Mentor for J.Gebhart JFDS/WSCS Lise Budden Mentor for G.Bourgoin Mary Snow School Annmarie Dionne Mentor for J.Bishop Vine Street School Janet Lee Mentor for C.Campbell Vine Street School Lisa Sirnko Mentor for S.McLaughlin Vine Street School Emily Robinson Mentor for V.Bean Vine Street School c.3.VOTED 7-0 to approve the following Extra-Duty Assignment for school year 2023-2024: Lcah McBreairty Varsity Field Hockey Coach Bangor High School d.VOTED 7-0 to approve the second reading of the following new and revised policies: I.Revised Policy DFCA —Elizabeth W.Means Fund 2.Revised Policy DJA —Purchasing Authority Minutes,Regular Meeting,May 10,2023 3. 3.Revised Policy DJC —Bidding Requirements 4.Revised Policy DJH —Purchasing and Contracting:Procurement Staff Code of Conduct 5.Revised Policy EBC —Bomb Threats 6.Revised Policy EBCE —School Closing and Cancellations 7.Revised Policy ECBA —Energy Management Program 8.Revised Policy FCBD —Hazardous Waste Determination Plan 9.Revised Policy EEA Student Transportation Services 10.Revised Policy EEAE —Student Transportation in Private Vehicles 11.Revised Policy EEAEFA —Video Surveillance on School Property and School Buses 12.Revised Policy’EFF —Meal Prices 13.Revised Policy EPD —Meal Charging Procedure e.Committee Member Ben Sprague shared the following donations: To Abraham Lincoln School from Bangor Federal Credit Union —Campaign for Ending Hunger,a cash donation to support students,having a total dollar value of $200. To Downeast School from Bangor Federal Credit Union —Campaign for Ending Hunger,a cash donation to support students,having a total dollar value of $200. To Fairmount School from Bangor Federal Credit Union —Campaign for Ending Hunger,a cash donation to support students,having a total dollar value of $200. To Fairmount School from Bangor Federal Credit Union —Campaign for Ending Hunger,a cash donation to support Fairmount’s Backpack Program,having a total dollar value of$1,242.37. To James F.Doughty School from Bangor Federal Credit Union —Campaign for Ending Hunger,a cash donation to support students,having a total dollar value of S200. To Mary Snow School from Bangor Federal Credit Union —Campaign for Ending Hunger,a cash donation to support students,having a total dollar value of 5200. VOTED 7-0 to approve all donations. E.2.a.VOTED 7-0 to approve the first reading of the following revised policies: 1.Revised Policy GCBA-I —Tutor Compensation Guide 2.Revised Policy GCB-5 —Lunch Aide Compensation Guide 3.Revised Policy GCB-6 —Executive Office Compensation Guide 4.Revised Policy GCB-7 —Support Staff Compensation Guide 5.Revised Policy GCB-8 —Adult and Community Education Compensation Guide 6.Revised Policy GCB-9 —Supplemental Compensation Guide 7.Revised Policy GCB-10 —Educational Technology Staff Compensation Guide 8.Revised Policy BDDH —Public Participation at School Committee Meetings Minutes,Regular Meeting,May 10,2023 4 F.3. F.4. H.L I. J. Member Susan Sorg spoke regarding the recent UTC meeting.The program has had 933 applications and are at full capacity with a wait list for next year.They will be adding three new programs. Member Tim Surette added that UTC is considering joining the Penobscot River Educational Partnership (PREP). Member Tim Surette spoke regarding the recent DEIB meeting and the goals of recruiting and retaining diverse staff Principal Brian Bannen was able to share the results of the recent equity audit at the meeting.The next meeting will be on June 1,2023. Member dare Mundell announced that the Mental Health Committee will be meeting via zoom on May 22,2023.Member Mundell also spoke about the recent and upcoming meetings of the Policy Committee. Carolyne provided an update on events at Bangor High School including recent first place finishes at the National History Day competition,as well as upcoming important dates. Important dates were reviewed by Chair Hassanien. Member Ben Sprague spoke regarding the budget process and the standard which was set by a recent raise in Ed Tech pay,making the Bangor School Department competitive in the hiring of quality educators. Member Sara Luciano announced that the Best Buddies vill be hosting a friendship walk this weekend,the High School Best Buddies club will be there doing face painting. Member Sue Sorg mentioned that a fonner Bangor Teacher,Jean Beal,passed away. Superintendent Tager congratulated Principal Paul Butler for completion of his Doctorate Degree. VOTED 7-0 by roll call vote to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 p.m. es R. Respectfully Submitted, Schools