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BANGOR SCHOOL COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEET[NG
7:00 p.m.,Wednesday,January 26,2022
The policy workshop began at 6:30pm in the City Hall conference room.Chair Marwa Hassanien,Vice
Chair Timothy Sun-ette,Sara Luciano.Clare Mundell,Ben Sprague,Carin Sychterz attended.Member
Sue Sorg was unable to attend.
The Superintendent reviewed policies with the committee members,members asked questions and voiced
their opinions on the recommendations.
The workshop ended at 6:55p.m.,and the Committee recessed until 7p.m.
School Committee Members present:Chair Manva 1-lassanien,Vice Chair Timothy Surrette,Sara
Luciano,Clare Mundell,Ben Sprague,Carin Sychterz.Susan Sorg was unable to attend
A.1.&2.The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.by Chair Hassanien and the pledge
of allegiance followed.
B.Adjustments to the Agenda:
N one
C.Public Comments:
Michael Norton shared that he believes students are losing out on travel
opportunities.Additionally,he spoke about his desire to substitute teach in the
district.
0.2.a.Food Service Director Noelle Scott presented an update on the Food Service
Program.
b.Superintendent Tager presented an update on the Advisory Committee.
c.Superintendent Tager presented an update on the Bangor Day results.
d.Superintendent Tager reported the following resignations:
Breanna Bragan (.7)Occupational Therapist (.5)BRP (.2)District
F.l.a.I.VOTED 6-0 by roll call vote to approve the Minutes of the January 12,2022
Regular School Committee Meeting.
b.I.VOTED 6-0 by roll call vote to approve the November 2021 Financial Report.
c.i.a.Superintendent Tager recommended Committee approval of the following Extra-
Duty Assignment(s)for school year 202 1-2022:
Minutes,Regular Meeting,January 26,2022 2.
Susannah Owen (.5)Maine Quiz Bowl BE-IS
VOTED 6-0 by roll call vote to approved the nominations as presented.
d.1-11.VOTED 6-0 by roll call vote to accept the approval of the following revised
policies:
I.Revised Policy AC —Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action
2.Revised Policy GCBA-1 —Tutor Compensation Guide
3.Revised Policy GCCA —Recruiting and Hiring of Administrative Staff
4.Revised Policy GCEA —Substimte 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
e.Committee Sara Luciano shared the following donation(s):
To Downeast School from the First Assembly Bangor Church,Snacks,Mittens
and Gloves,having a total dollar value of $400.
VOTED 6-0 to approve the donations with great thanks and gratitude.
F.1.Member Clare Mundell shared information regarding the mental health
committee.
Member Ben Sprague and Member Carin Sychterz commended Vine Street
School on the recent Pre-K news article.
Member Carin Sychterz requested a presentation on the Title programs,including
money shared with private schools,at a ffiture meeting.
Chair Marwa E-Iassanien will share DEl information at the next meeting.
Chair Marwa Hassanien shared Carolyne’s student member report.
Member Sara Luciano had questions regarding masks,Christy Babin responded.
H.1.Important dates were reviewed.
J.The meeting adjourned at 7:38 p.m.
Respectffilly Submitted,
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James R.Tager
Superintendent of Schools