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BANGOR SCHOOL COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
7:00 p.m.,Wednesday,January 12,2022
School Committee Members present:Chair Marwa Hassanien,Vice Chair Timothy Surrette,Sarah
Luciano,Clare Mundell,Susan Sorg (Zoom),Ben Sprague,Carin Sychterz.
A.1.&2.The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.by Chair Hassanien and the pledge
of allegiance followed.
B.Superintendent Tager requested to amend the agenda to add:
D.2.g.Update of CDC Guidelines
VOTED 7-0 by roll call vote to amend the agenda as requested.
C.Public Comments:
Michael Norton shared that he had a substitute application in process.
D.1.a.Superintendent Tager recommended ratification of the 2021-2024 Educational
Technicians Contract.
VOTED 6-0 by roll call vote to approve the ratification of the 202 1-2024
Educational Technicians Contract as presented.Member Sorg abstained.
D.2.a.Principal Paul Butler,Director of Athletics Steve Vanidestine,and Dr.Peter
Cummings provided information to the Committee regarding TBI2 and the
donation of fitness equipment to the athletic department.
b.Principal Butler updated the Committee on the Bangor High School schedule for
the 2022-2023 school year.
c.BHS Title IX and Affirmative Action Officer Dana Carver Bialer explained the
Summation Report of the Johns Hopkins School Culture Survey 360 that was
completed this fall.
d.Superintendent Tager reviewed the Budget Filters per Policy DBA and the Budget
Tirneline.
e.Superintendent Tager reported the following reassignment(s):
Kelly Ellis,Music Teacher at (.5)Fairmount.(.4)Mary Snow,and (.1)Bangor
Regional Program to (.5)Fainnount and (.5)Mary Snow School.
f.Superintendent Tager reported the following resignation(s):
Sabrina Illingworth (.25)IEP Coordinator Bangor High School
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Carmin Curry SpEd Department Head Bangor I-ugh School
Nicole Pinkham Sp Ed Department Head Bangor High School
g.Special Education Director Christy Babin updated the Committee on the new
CDC Guidelines with more changes to follow.
E.l.a.1.VOTED 7-0 by roll call vote to approve the Minutes of the December 15.2021
Regular School Committee Meeting with the one change that was discussed.
c.Superintendent Tager recommended Committee approval of the following Extra-
Duty Assignment(s)for school year 202 1-2022:
Denise Simoneau (.5)Civil Rights Advisor JFDS
Lauren O’Reilly (.5)Civil Rights Advisor JFDS
Kari Thurman B Cheering Coach JFDS
Sarah Freeman A Softball Coach JFDS
Mike Comeil B Softball Coach JFDS
Troy Varney (1 yr)A Baseball Coach JFDS
Nancy Watson Library Study Coord Bangor High Sc]:ool
Scott Clement AP Coordinator Bangor High School
Marisue Schuiling (.5)LGBTQ+Advisor Bangor High School
Emile Throckmorton (.5)LGBTQ+Advisor Bangor High Sc)001
Michele Benoit Mountain Bike Club Bangor High School
Carl Robbins (.5)Maine Quiz Bowl Bangor High School
VOTED 7-0 by roll call vote to approved the nominations as presented.
c.I.VOTED 7-0 by roll call vote to accept the second reading of the following revised
policy:
1.Revised Policy JLA —Local Wellness Program
d.Committee Sara Luciano shared the following donation(s):
To Bangor High School from the University Credit Union,Food for the Bangor
High School Food Cupboard,having a total dollar value of $200.
To Bangor High School from Peter Cummings,M.D.,CEO Veritas Sports injury
Research Network,TB12 Sports Fitness Equipment,having a total dollar vaue of
$4,000.
To William S.Cohen School from Teacher Tammy Cormier,a cash donation to
support Cohen students during the holidays,having a total dollar value of SI!)0.
To William S.Cohen School from Teacher Kristen Guitc,a cash donation to
support Cohen students during the holidays,having a total dollar value of S 11)0.
To William S.Cohen School from Teacher Trisha Smith,a cash donatin to
support Cohen students during the holidays,having a total dollar value of SI )0.
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To William S.Cohen School from Teacher Deborah Sykes,a cash donation to
support Cohen students during the holidays,having a total dollar value of SI )0.
To William S.Cohen School from Teacher Carolyn Vose,a cash donation to
support Cohen students during the holidays,having a total dollar value of S 11)0.
To William S.Cohen School from Teacher Karen White,a cash donation to
support Cohen students during the holidays,having a total dollar value ol SI)0.
To William S.Cohen School from Jon and Gail Cota,Next Home Expcrieiice.a
cash donation to support students,having a total dollar valuc of $2,000.
To Downeast School from Bangor Savings Bank,Snacks and Meals,ha’ing a
total dollar value of $400.
To Downeast School from the Charleston Church,Coats for Students,ha’mi a
total dollar value of $500.
To Downeast School from Target,Backpacks and Lunch Boxes,having a total
dollar value of $500.
To Vine Street School from Nicholas and Erin Martinez,a cash donation to
support the flaIl day PreK Program,having a total dollar value of $150.
To Abraham Lincoln School from the Salvation Army,mittens and scir\es.
having a total dollar value of $425.
VOTED 7-0 to approve the donations with great thanks and gratitude.
E.2.a 1-11.Superintendent Tager recommended the first reading of revised policies:
1.Revised Policy AC —Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action
2.Revised Policy GCBA-I —Tutor Compensation Guide
3.Revised Policy GCCA —Recruiting and Hiring of Administrative Stall
4.Revised Policy GCEA —Substitute Compensation Guide
5.Revised Policy GDB-6 —Executive Office Compensation Guide
6.Revised Policy GDB-7 —Support Staff Compensation Guide
7.Revised Policy GDB-9 —Supplemental Compensation Guide
8.Revised Policy GDB-10 —Education Technology Staff Compensation Guide
9.Revised Policy JGE —Expulsion of Students
10.Revised Policy JICIA —Weapons,Violence and School Safety
11.Revised Policy KNAG —Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect
VOTED 7-0 by roll call vote to approve the revised policies as presented.
H.Chair Hassanien asked about committees being crossed out.Superintendent Eager
explained the difference between Standing Committees vs.Advisory Comm.ttecs.
He stressed that all committees are to be valued.
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Member Luciano shared the purpose of the Dropout Prevention Committc:urn]
progress with empathy.She mentioned the Graduation Coach is a positive (ilit.
Member Sorg told the Committee that United Technology Center (UT()is ii full
capacity.
Member Mundell reviewed the DEl Committee progress.incIuein tour
subcommittee’s work on Equity,Hiring,Mentoring,and Curriculum.
H.Chair Hassanien reviewed the important dates.
I.Member Sychterz asked the Principals to introduce themselves for thc I1C\v cIiool
committee members.
Member Sprague is seeing positive news stories about the Bangor School
Department.He encouraged proactive sharing of “The School Story.”
Member Mundell expressed connecting with the community regarding thc Polms
Hopkins survey.
Member Mundell thanked crossing guards,specifically Ed Tech James Fahe’.
J.The meeting adjourned at 9:07 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
James R.Tager
Superintendent of Schools