HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-10-13 School Committee MinutesMINUTES
BANGOR SCHOOL COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
7:00 p.m..Thursday,October 13.2022
The Workshop Session,YMCA presentation by Diane Dickerson,began at 6:30 p.m.in the City Hall
Council Chambers.Chair Marwa Hassanien,Vice Chair Tinothy SuiTette,Claw \4undell,Ben Sprague,
Carin Sycliterz,Sue Sorg,Sat-a Lueiano were in attendance.
The Workshop Scssion ended at 7:00 p.m.
School Committee Members present:Chair Marwa Hassanien.Vice Chair I imothy Surrette.Clare
Mundell,Ben Sprague.Carin Svchterz.Sue Sorg.Sara Luciano
A.I -&2.Thc meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m.by Chair Hassanien and the pledge
of allegiance followed.
B.Adjustments to the Agenda:
No adjustments to the Agenda.
C.Public Comments:
Jamie Beck recommended a training entitled.“Smart but Scattered:Executive
Dysfunction at Home and School”.
D.1.a.VOTED 7-ti by roll call vote to approve first reading of the Comprehensive
Emergency Management Plan.
2.a.Superintendent Tager announced that the Delegate Assembly will be held
virtually at 9:30 am.on Saturday,October 22.2022.In May.the Committee
elected Vice Chair Tim Surrette as the delegate and Member Sara Luciano as the
alternate.
b.Superintendent lager announced the tbllowing teacher reassignments for School
Year 2022-2023:
Melissa Barthclemy from Speech and Language Pathologist at James F.Doughty
School to Speech and Language Pathologist at (.5)James F.Doughty School.(.2)
Fruit Street School,(.2)Downcast School and (.1)Vine Street Sehooi.
e.Superintendent Tager announced the following Staff Retirements:
Barbara Wais Speech/Language Pathologist Bangor High School
Edward Hackett Principal James F.Doughty
Minutes,Regular Meeting,October 13,2022
F.I .a.L VOTED 7-0 by roll call vote to approve the Minutes of the September 28,2022
Regular School Committee Meeting.
b.1.VOTED 7-0 by roll call vote to approve the following extra-duty assignments for
the 202 1-2022 school year:
Parker Sanderson (I yr)Head Coach,Boys JV Ice Hockey Bangor High School
c.Committee Member Tim Surrette shared the following donations:
To Downcast School from Larney Wellehan,winter boots,having a total dollar
value of$1,300.
To Downcast School from the Bangor Elks Lodge #244.dictionaries for grade 3
students,having a total dollar value of $500.
To Fruit Street School from the Bangor Elks Lodge #244,dictionaries for grade 3
students,having a total dollar value of$144.
To Fruit Street School from Varney.Inc..40 pairs of LLBcan Snowshoes,having
a total dollar value of 53,168.
To Abraham Lincoln School from St.Paul the Apostle Parish —My New Shoes
Program,12 pairs of sneakers and socks,having a total dollar value of $250.
To Abraham Lincoln School from the Bangor ELks Lodge #244,dictionaries for
grade 3 students,having a total dollar value of S 110.
To Vine Street School.anonymously,a cash donation to support student needs
through the Social Worker,having a total dollar value of $250.
To Vine Street School from the Charleston Church,backpacks and school
supplies,having a total dollar value of $300.
To Vine Street School from Nicholas and Erin Martinez.a cash donation to
kindergarten students and 21 Century Coloring Club.having a total dollar value
of $250.
To Vine Street School from Lori Stocker,games,books,and school supplies to
support students,having a total dollar value of $200.
To Fairmount School from Augustine and \gozi Christopher.a cash donation to
support academic programs,having a total dollar value of S 100.
VOTED 7-0 by roll call vote to approve all donations.
E.2.a.1-7.VOTED 7-0 by roll call vote to approve the tirst reading of the following revised
Policies:
Minutes.Regular Meeting,October 13,2022 3.
I.Revised Policy AC —Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action
2.Revised Policy BCA —Organizational Meeting
3.Revised Policy BCE —Subcommittees
4.Revised Policy BDDH —Public Participation at School Committee Meetings
5.Revised Policy GCBDA —Family and Medical Leave
6.Revised Policy GCCA —Recruiting and Hiring of Administrative Staff
7.Revised Policy IMDC —Cultural and Religious Holidays
F.1.Member Timothy Surrette wished Ed Hackett all the best.
Member Sue Sorg wished Ed Hackett and Barbara Wais a Happy Retirement.
Member Sue Sorg discussed the addition of the l0’’graders to UTC as an
exploratory program.
F.4.Member Sauda provided multiple updates on current High School activities.
H.I.Important dates were reviewed by Chair Hassanien.
I.Member Clare Mundell commented on the Wahanaki study.Assistant
Superintendent Kathy Harris-Smedberg responded.
Members Timothy Surrette and Sara Lueiano both attended the Spooktacular
event at the Abraham Lincoln School.
J.VOTED 7-0 by roll call vote to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of a
personnel discussion.
VOTED 7-0 by roll call vote to exit the Executive session.
K.VOTED 7-0 by roll call vote to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m.
Respectll.illy Submitted,
James R.Tager
Superintendent of Schools