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BANGOR SCHOOL COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
7:00 p.m..Wednesday.March 9.2022
School Committee Members present:Chair Marwa Hassanien,Vice Chair Timothy Surrette,Clare
Mundell,Ben Sprague,Carin Sychterz,Sue Sorg,Sara Luciano
A.1.&2.The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.by Chair Hassanien and the pledge
of allegiance followed.
3.The Bangor School Department and the Bangor School Committee recognized the
Girls Class A Indoor Track Team for their 2022 State Championship title.
B.Adjustments to the Agenda:
Second Reading of Policy ICA will be postponed until the March 23l Meeting
C.Public Comments:
Hilari Simmons asked about unified sports and where it fits in the budget as well
as policies and procedures -Superintendent Tager will facilitate her requested
information and will follow up with an e-mail to capture Hilari’s specific
questions.
Aaron Brideau requested the establishment of a girls hockey prowam also
mentioning that this would be endorsed by the current UMO women’s hockey
coach.Coach Vanidestine will follow up.
D.1.a.Superintendent Tager updated the committee regarding the recent switch to
optional masking in the school district.
b.Bangor High School Principal,Paul Butler,updated the committee on the 2022-
2023 schedule.
c.Business Director,Jerry Hayman,introduced the school budget for the 2022-2023
school year.
d.Superintendent Tager announced the following resignation:
Corinne Foley School Counselor Bangor High School
E.I .a.1.VOTED 7-0 by roll call vote to approve the Minutes of the February 16,2022
Regular School Committee Meeting.
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b.1.a.VOTED 7-0 by roll call vote to approve the following teacher nominations for the
2022-2023 school year with a one year probationary contract:
Jamie Ciomei (.7)Occupational Therapist BRP/Districtwide
Jessica Holz Speech/Language Pathologist William S.Cohen
2.VOTED 7-0 by roll call vote to approve the following extra-duty assignments for
the 2021-2022 school year:
Keven Ireland (Pt year)Assistant Varsity Coach Softball Bangor High
Raeanne Curtis (.5)Civil Rights Advisor William S.Cohen
Caroline DeRoche Turner (.5)Civil Rights Advisor William S.Cohen
c.2.Voted 7-0 by roll call vote to approve the second reading of the following revised
policy:
Policy GBD-7 —Support Staff Compensation Guide
F.1.Member Sychterz asked for clarification on the guidance counselor resignation.
Member Surrette spoke regarding his positive school visit experience.
Chair Hassanien and member Mundell praised the principals for the recent school
tours.
Member Mundell shared the recent success of the Bangor Robotics Team as they
competed in the state competition.She thanked Mrs Roberts for leading as well
as the students.
Member Sorg recently enjoyed student lead school tours.
Member Luciano recently toured the United Technology Center and was
impressed by both the Robotics and Engineering programs.
It was announced that there will be a restaurant opening soon at the United
Technology Center.
Member Mundell shared progress made by the Mental Health Committee,she
also shared information about the subgroups.
Member Sorg shared that there has been a new director named for the United
Technology Center as well as a change in the enrollment process,new student
registrations will now be completed on-line.
Chair Hassanien provided an update on the D.E.I Committee —the next meeting
will be held tomorrow,3/10/22.
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Chair Hassanien shared Carolyne Sauda’s student report.
Member Surrette enjoyed his time at the Fruit Street School.
Member Sychterz asked about the Unified Sports and Hockey programs —
Superintendent Tager and Christy Babin will respond in regard to unified sports,
Coach Vanidestine will respond in regard to hockey.
H.1.Important dates were reviewed by Chair Hassanien.
J.The meeting adjourned at 8:31 p.m.
Respeetfiilly Submitted,
James R.Tager
Superintendent of Schools