HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-09-28 School Committee MinutesMINUTES
BANGOR SCHOOL COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
7:00 p.m.,Wednesday,September 28.2022
School Committee Members Present:Chair Marwa Hassanien,Vice Chair Timothy Surrette,Clare
Mundell,Ben Sprague,Carla Sychterz,Sue Sorg,Sara Luciano
A.1.&2.The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m.by Chair 1-lassanien and the pledge
of allegiance followed.
3.a.The Bangor School Committee recognized Bangor High School History Teacher,
Geoffrey Wingard.Mr Wingard was named Maine’s 2022 State History Teacher
of the Year.
B.Adjustments to the Agenda:
No adjustments to the Agenda.
C.Public Comments:
No Public Comments.
D.1.a.VOTED TO to approve the authorization for debt services for Fruit Street heating
system,this will include contingency and engineering fees and will not exceed
S2.600,000.00.The project will now be presented to the City Council for their
consideration.
2.a.Jeff Downs provided infonuation to the Committee on (entegix.a crisis alert
system.
b.Assistant Superintendent Kathy Harris-Smedberg provided a curriculum update.
c.Assistant Superintendent Kathy Harris-Smedbcrg provided a Reading Recovery
update.
d.Superintendent Tager reported the following teacher reassignments for School
Year 2022-2023:
Jillian Cookson from Speech and Language Pathologist at (.8)Fairmount School
and (.2)14th Street School to Speech and Language Pathologist at (.5)Fairmount
School and (.5)14(11 Street School.
E.I .a.I VOTED 7-0 by roll call vote to approve the Minutes of thc September 14,2022
Regular School Committee Meeting.
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b.1-2.VOTED 7-0 by roll call vote to approve the unaudited June Financial Report and
the July Financial Report.
3.VOTED 7-0 by roll call vote to approve the September Bids and Quotations
Report.
c.1.VOTED 7-0 by roll call vote to approve the following extra-duty assignments for
the 202 1-2022 school year:
Joshua Johnson Chorus Director lames F.Doughty School
Kaitlin Dolloff Freshman Class Advisor Bangor High School
Justin JacqiLes Freshman Class Advisor Bangor High School
Stephanie Hendrix Speech Advisor Bangor High School
Heather Hopkins (.5)Grad/Senior Event Coordinator Bangor High School
Eric Hutchins (.5)GradiSenior Event Coordinator Bangor High School
d.VOTED 7-0 by roll call vote to approve second reading of the following revised
policy:
Revised Policy GDB-9 -Supplemental Compensation Guide
e.Committee Member Benjamin Sprague shared the following donations:
To Abraham Lincoln School from the Charleston Church,backpacks and school
supplies,having a total dollar value of $300.
To Abraham Lincoln School from Donald Sawyer,a cash donation for the
Abraham Lincoln School Garden,having a total dollar value of $4,000.
To Fruit Street School from the Charleston Church.backpacks and school
supplies,having a total dollar value of 5200.
To Fruit Street School from TD Bank,school supplies,having a total dollar value
of $300.
VOTED 7-0 by roll call vote to approve all donations.
F.4.Member Sauda made the following updates to the Committee:
There has been roof leaks at Bangor High School during heavy rain storms
causing class relocations and learning disruptions Administration did work to
accommodate students but how can we prevent this in the future.
Homecoming and spirit week coming up in early October.
Seniors will have the opportunity for on the spot admissions to area colleges in
October.
H.1.Important dates were reviewed by Chair Hassanien.
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I.Member Carin Sychterz shared that she is grateful for the Senior activities
returning post Covid and also thankful for the Administration,Parents and
Guidance staff
Member Sara Luciano asked for a presentation to showcase what is available for
Seniors for post High School opportunities.Superintendent Tager suggested that
guidance/UTC attend a meeting to showcase available options.
Member dare Mundell shared appreciation for the communication from the
guidance department at Bangor High School
Chair Mw-wa Hassanien shared gratitude for the custodial staff
J.VOTED 7-0 to adjourn the meeting at 8:02 p.m.
Respectfiully Submitted,
James R.Tager
Superintendent of Schools