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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-08-17 School Committee MinutesMINUTES BANGOR SCHOOL COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING 7:00 p.m.,Wednesday,August 17,2022 The Mental Health Advisoiy Workshop session began al 6:00 p.m.in the City Hall Council Chambers.Chair Manva Hassanien,Vice Chair Timothy Surrette,Sara Luciano.Clare Mundell,and (.arin Sychterz attended. Member Clare Mundell reviewed the following committee recoiiimendaiions: •To move fonvard with the Maine Integrated Youth Survey •To move fonvard with the Positive Based Intervention and Support •To provide additional Social Workers and Guidance •As an FYI —PCHC was open Thursdays and Fridays throughout this summer The workshop ended at 6:55 p.m.,and the Committee recessed until 7 p.m. School Committee Members present:Chair Marwa Flassanien,Vice Chair Timothy Surrette,Sara Luciano,Clare Mundell,and Carin Sychlerz.Ben Sprague and Susan Sorg were unable to attend. A.1.&2.The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.by Chair Hassanien.The pledge of allegiance followed. B.Adjustments to the Agenda: No adjustments to the agenda. C.Public Comments: Jane PetTy asked about the recent Bangor Daily News article about employment vacancies. D.2.a.School Safety and Communications Director Ray Phinney and Bangor High School Principal Paul Butler provided the Committee with an update on Student Tuition. b.Superintendent Tager reported the following teacher reassignments for school year 22-23: E,nilie Throckmorton from English Teacher at Bangor High School to (.4)English Teacher and (.6)Graduation Coordinator at Bangor High School. Angela Domina from (.6)English Teacher at Bangor High School to (.6)English Teacher and (.4)Graduation Coordinator at Bangor High School. Joel Bragdon from Physical Education Teacher at (.9)Downcast School and (.1)Bangor Regional Program to Physical Education Teacher at Downcast School. Zackery Phinney from Physical Education Teacher at (.5)14th Street School.(.4)Vine Street School and (.1)Bangor Regional Program to Physical Education Teacher at (.5)14”Street School,(.3)Vine Street School and (.2)Bangor Regional Program. Shana Curtis from Literacy Coach at (.9)Vine Street School and (.1)14”Street School to Literacy Coach at Vine Street School. Minutes,Regular Meeting,August 17.2022 2. Angela Leigh from Title I Teacher at Downcast School to Title 1 Teacher at (.6)Downcast School and (.16)at All Saints Catholic School and (.24)at Bangor Christian School. Kristy McClure from Title I Teacher Abraham Lincoln School to Title I Teacher at (.4) Abraham Lincoln School and (.6)Downcast School. Shelly Morin from Literacy Coach at (.2)Abraham Lincoln School,(.2)Fruit Street School and (.6)Fairmount School to Literacy Coach at Fairmount School. Danielle Schneider from Title I Teacher at Vine Street School to Title I Teacher at Downcast School. Debra Swett from Literacy Coach at (.7)Downcast School.(.2)Mary Snow School and (.1) Bangor Regional Program to Literacy Coach at (.3)Abraham Lincoln School,(.2)j4th Street School,(.2)Mary Snow School,(.2)Fruit Street School and (.1)Bangor Regional Program. c.Superintendent Tager reported the following resignations for school year 2022-2023: Kristi Charette Literacy Coach Fairmount School Sabrina Illingworth Special Education Teacher Bangor High School Michelle Mason Social Worker Bangor Regional Program Mackenzie York Special Education Teacher Bangor Regional Program Deidre Yeo (.5)IEP Coordinator Vine Street School Michael Hersorn Varsity Asst.Ice Hockey Coach Bangor High School d.Superintendent Tager reported the following Leave of Absence from November 2022 to June 2023: Simon Chatenevcr Science Teacher Bangor High School E.1 .a.1.VOTED 5-0 by roll call vote to approve the Minutes of the July 20,2022 Regular School Committee Meeting. b.1.a.VOTED 5-0 by roll call vote to approve the following teacher nominations for the 2022- 2023 school year.with a one-year Probationary Contract: Mason Walling K-8 Special Education Teacher Bangor Regional Program Jamie Bartlett Social Worker Bangor Regional Program 2.a.VOTED 5-0 by roll call vote to approve the following Extra-Duty Assignments for school year 202 1-2022: Stuart Greener (.5)IEP Coordinator Bangor High School 2.b.VOTED 5-0 by roll call vote to approve the following Extra-Duty assignments for school year 2022-2023: Zackery Phinney Boys B Soccer Coach James F.Doughty School Daniel Magas Boys A Soccer Coach William S.Cohen School Lee Clein Boys B Soccer Coach William S.Cohen School Minutes,Regular Meeting.August 17,2022 3. Thomas Leonard (.87)IEP Coordinator James F.Doughty School Katrina Lajoie Governance Committee Districtwide Jaime Jarvis Governance Chair Districtwide c.VOTED 5-0 by roll call vote to approve the second reading of the following revised policy: Revised Policy AC —Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action 2.a.1.VOTED 5-0 by roll call vote to approve first reading of the following policy: Revised Policy GDB-7 —Support Staff Compensation Guide Revised Policy GDB-8 —Adult and Community Education Compensation Guide Revised Policy JICA —Student Dress F.1.Member Clare Mundell reviewed the Mental Health Advisory Committee work.Member Mundell shared the following recommendations with the committee: •To move forward with the Maine Integrated Youth Survey •To move forward with the Positive Based Intervention and Support •To provide additional Social Workers and Guidance As an FYI —PCHC was open Thursdays and Fridays throughout this summer Member Clare Mundell mentioned the next steps for November. Member Sara Luciano shared information on the Best Buddy program. Carolyn Sauda Spoke about the Bangor High School monthly newsletter.Sharon Ayer also shared additional information on this new initiative. H.1.Important dates were reviewed by Chair Hassanien. I.Member Timothy Surrett asked for spending per student at the five elementary schools. Chair Marwa Hassanien asked about current employment vacancies and PCHC. Member Carin Sychterz asked about Teachers and Ed Techs. J.The meeting moved to Executive Session at 8:20 p.m. The Executive Session ended at 9:15 p.m.and immediately returned to regular meeting. K.VOTED 5-0 by roll call vote to adjourn the meeting at 9:17 p.m. Respectflilly Submitted, James R.lager Superintendent of Schools