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Home My WebLink About2022-05-11 School Committee MinutesMINUTES BANGOR SCHOOL COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING 7:00 p.m.,Wednesday,May 11,2022 School Committee Members present:Chair Marwa Hassanien,Vice Chair Timothy Surrette,Clare Mundell,Sue Sorg,Carin Sychterz,Ben Sprague,Sara Luciano A.I.&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 recoized the following first place finishers for the State of Maine National History Day Contest: Anika Noack and Genevieve Syehterz —First Place,Group Wcbsite Carolyne Sauda and Kathryn Busko —First Place,Group Documentary Carolyne Sauda and Kathryn Busko —First Place,Maritime History Award B.Adjustments to the Agenda: No adjustments to the agenda. C.Public Comments: Landon Michaud asked for there to he more transgender representation in the school curriculum.Landon also noted that additional Health and History courses would be helpful. Michael Norton spoke about the mask mandate.He also spoke about the need for Pre-Chemistry courses. Andrew Bennett spoke about the current universal masking,he would like it to return to optional. Jackie Smallwood shared her disappointment with the mask policy change to mandatory,she stated that students are not at risk.Jackie provided research in regards to her beliefs on masking. Carrie Smith spoke against the mandatory masking as the voice of her constituents.Carrie also cited from her personal research. Jonathan Busko,member of the medical field,spoke about the increase in COVID cases in Maine.Jonathan stated that he is thankful for the School Committee. Michael Alpert stated a thank you for supporting the health of students,faculty, staff and the community. D.2.a.Assistant Superintendent Dr Kathy Harris-Smedberg provided a brief overview of the Sophomore Award of Academic Excellence and read the names into record. Minutes,Regular Meeting,May 11,2022 2. b.Dana Carver-Bialer and Chair Hassanien provided feedback from the DEl Committee meetings held throughout the 202 1-2022 school year. c.Superintendent Tager reported the following teacher reassignments for School Year 2022-2023: Travis McClure from School Counselor at (.9)Downcast School and (.1)Bangor Regional Program to School Counselor at Downeast School. Dana Morris from School Counselor at (.6)Vine Street School, (.2)l4 Street School and (.2)Fairmount School to School Counselor at (.6)Abraham Lincoln School and (.4)14h Street School. Kristin Tlili from School Counselor at (.8)Fairmount School and (.2)Downeast School to School Counselor at Fairmount School. Malone Hersom from Scho&Counselor at (.6)Fruit Street School and (.4)Abraham Lincoln School to School Counselor at Fruit Street School. Erin McCullough from School Counselor at (.8)Mary Snow School and (.2)Abraham Lincoln School to School Counselor at Mary Snow School. Kristy Dube from Kindergarten Teacher at 14111 Street School to Mathematics Coach at Downeast School —one-year position. Kelsey Gilmore from Grade 4 Teacher at Fairmount School to Grade 5 Teacher at Fairmount School. 1 Kristy Donahue from Grade 4 Teacher at Fairinount School to Grade 5 Teacher at Fairmount School. Bambi Heath from Grade 4 Teacher at Fairmount School to Grade 5 Teacher at Fairmount School. Chloe Schaeffer from Grade 4 Teacher at Fairmount School to Grade 5 Teacher at Fairmount School. Jessica White from Grade 4 Teacher at Fairmount School to Grade 5 Teacher at Fainnount School. Tiffany Albee from Grade 5 Teacher at Fairmount School to Grade 4 Teacher at Fairmount School. Jodie Burgess from Grade 5 Teacher at Fairmount School to Grade 4 Teacher at Fairmount School.• Minutes,Regular Meeting,May 11,2022 3. Lydia Murphy from Grade 5 Teacher at Fairmount School to Grade 4 Teacher at Fairmount School. Jennifer Roy-Musor from Grade 5 Teacher at Fairmount School to Grade 4 Teacher at Fainnount School. Jean Schmick-Hopkins from Grade 5 Teacher at Fairmount School to Grade 4 Teacher at Fairmount School. d.Superintendent Tager reported the following resignations for school year 22-23: Jessica Kustka Special Education Teacher Bangor Regional Carolyn Vose Gr 8 Science Teacher W.S.Cohen School Carolyn Vose Governance Committee Districtwide Carolyn Vose Gr 8 Team Leader W.S.Cohen School E.I .a.1.VOTED 7-0 by roll call vote to approve the Minutes of the April 27,2022 Regular School Committee Meeting. b.1.VOTED 7-0 by roll call vote to approve the following teacher nominee for second year probationary contract from Septemberl,2022 to August 31,2023 for a one year nursing position: Alison Vanidestine School Nurse Districtwide VOTED 7-0 by roll call vote to approve the following teachcr nomination for the 22022-2023 school year.with a one year probationary contract: Emily Brittellli PreK Teacher Downcast School 2.VOTED 7-0 by roll call vote to approve the following Extra-Duty assignments for school year 202 1-2022: Eric Steadman (.5)Math Team Assistant Bangor High School Michael Corneil (.1)Math Team Assistant Bangor High School Jonathan Dearing (.1)Math Team Assistant Bangor High School Robert Spreng (.1)Math Team Assistant Bangor High School Patricia Criag (.1)Math Team Assistant Bangor High School Gerald Quimby (.1)Math Team Assistant Bangor High School Kristi Charette Mentor for T.Albee Fairmount School Emily Robinson Mentor for V.Bean Vine Street School Kelly Hasselbrack Mentor for D.Beswick Bangor High School Lise Budden Mentor for 0.Bourgoin Mary Snow School Katrina Rutherford Mentor for P.Cadorette Downeast School John Cangelosi Mentor for K.Dolloff Bangor High School Bailey Edwards Mentor for R.Estey J.F.Doughty School Judith Michalik Mentor for J.Gebhart JFDS/WSCS Joanne McDade Mentor for K.Gilmore Fairmount School Laurie Aim McSorley Mentor for D.Johnson Downeast School Kimberly Douglas Mentor for Z.Phinney Vine Street School Karen Smart Mentor for S.Picard J.F.Doughty School Minutes,Regular Meeling,May II,2022 4. Cannin Curry Mentor for J.Ploch Bangor High School Laura Charette Mentor for C.Quinn Bangor Regional Program Gerald Quimby Mentor for M.Quinn Bangor High School Cyndy Fish Mentor for E.Rapaport Fruit Street School Dan Considine Mentor for C.Rieder Bangor Regional Program Jennifer Robicheau Mentor for C.Whetstone l4 Street School Janet Lee Mentor for D.Yeo Vine Street School c.1.VOTED 7-0 by roll call vote to approve the second reading of the following revised policy: Revised Policy KG —Community Use of School Facilities d.Committee Member Claire Mundell shared the following donjitions: To the Fairmount School from Maine Credit Unions Campaign for Ending Hunder,a cash donation to support students,having a total dollar value of$1,055. To the Abraham Lincoln School from Erica Jackson,20 “Shine a Light” Books,having a total dollar value of $260. To the Abraham Lincoln School from Pine State Nutrition,42 teas for Teacher Appreciation Week,having a total dollar value of $1 79. To Bangor High School from Bob’s Discount Furniture,a cash donation to support students,having a total dollar value of $2,500. To the Bangor School Department from Food and Medicine.700 Lunches for all Staff,having a total dollar value of S8.000. 4 To the James F.Doughty School from the James F.Doughty Student Council.cold cut platters for the staff,having a total dollar value of $237. To the James F.Doughty School from the James F.Doughty Boosters, 50 “Boosted Teas”for the staff,having a total dollar value of $291. VOTED 7-0 by roll call vote to approve the donations. E.2.Superintendent Tager recommended approval for the first reading of the following Revised policies: I.Revised Policy GDB-5 —Lunch Aide Compensation Guide 2.Revised Policy GDB-6 —Executive Office Compensation Guide 3.Revised Policy GDB-7 —Support Staff Compensation Guide 4.Revised Policy GDB-8 —Adult and Community Education Compensation Guide 5.Revised Policy GDB-9 —Supplemental Compensation Guide 6.Revised Policy GDB-10 —Educational Technology Staff Compensation Guide Minutes,Regular Meeting,May 11,2022 5. F.1.Member Ben Sprague congratulated Genevieve on tonight’s award and Maya for being accepted at Stanford College. Member dare Mundeli thanked Landon for his comments at the start of the meeting. F.3.c.Member Sara Luciano announced that Bangor students were recognized at United Technology Center. Member Sara Luciano asked a question about the “Bridge Program”—Principal Paul Butler was able to respond. Member Care Mundell asked about UTC recognitions for state awards. Member Sue Sorg shared that the enrollment at UTC is the highest number they have seen. F.3.e.Member Timothy Surette updated the School Committee about the SPRPCE Program as well as the lack of a SRO however,the SRO did return from leave this week. F.4.Carolyn Sauda provided a comprehensive student committee member update. H.1.Important dates were reviewed by Chair Hassanien. 1.Chair 1-lassanien asked about the decision to reinstate mandatory masking for the Bangor School Department.Superintendent lager provided rationale for the decision. J.Thc meeting adjourned at 9:08 p.m. Respectfi.illy Submitted, James R.Tager Superintendent of Schools