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BANGOR SCHOOL COMMEFTEE
REGULAR MEETING
7:00 p.m.,Thursday,November 30,2022
School Committee Members present:Chair Marwa 1-lassanien,Vice Chair Fimothy Surrette,Clare
Mundell,Ben Sprague,Sarti Luciano,and Imke Sehessler-Jandreau.Sue Sorg was unable to attend.
A.1.&2.The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.by Chair Hassanien and the pledge
of allegiance followed.
B.VOTED 6-0 to approve the following Adjustments to the Agenda:
F.1.b.Personnel —Extra-Duty Assignments
C.Public Comments:
No Public Comments
D.1.a,VOTED 6-0 to approve the Community Solar Power proposal.
b.VOTED 6-0 to transition the meeting into a public hearing regarding LD577.
VOTED 4-0,2 abstained,to close the public hearing.
VOTED 4-0.2 abstained,to not operate a federal child and adult care food
program as Bangor has already established a partnership with the Good Shepherd
Food Bank who provides the requirements stated in LD577.
D.2.a.Superintendent Tager reported the following teacher reassignment for School
Year 2022-2023:
Kelly Hasselbrack from Special Education Teacher at Bangor High School to
Multilingual Teacher for the District.
b.Superintendent lager reported the following teacher resignations for School Year
2022-2023;
Casey Quinn Special Education Teacher Downcast School
Kelly Hasselbrack IEP Coordinator (.25)Bangor High School
E.I a.1-2.VOTED 6-0 to approve the Minutes of the November 14.2022 Organizational
Meeting and the November 16,2022 Regular School Committee Meeting.
b.1.VOTED 6-0 to approve the following extra-duty assignments for the 2022-2023
school year:
Cannin Cury Special Education Dept.Head Bangor High School
Ashley Thornton Special Education Dept.Head Bangor High School
Minutes,Regular Meeting,November 30,2022 2.
c.Committee Member Sara Luciano shared the following donations:
To Abraham Lincoln School from the Charleston Church,winter coats,having a
total doflar value of $950.
To Fruit Street School from the Charleston Church.winter coats,having a total
dollar value of $500.
To Vine Street School from the Charleston Church.winter coats,having a total
dollar value of $600.
To Fainnount School from thc Charleston Church,wintcr coats,having a total
dollar value of $375.
To Bangor Regional Program from First National Bank,funds to purchase 10 “30
Days Lost in Space”coding kits,having a total dollar value of $970.
To Bangor Regional Program from Katahdin Trust,funding for 2 gas powered
bicycle kits and accessories,having a total dollar value of $409.
To Bangor High School from the Tramuto Porter Foundation,a cash donation for
Veteran Induction and Ceremony,having a total dollar value of $7,500.
To Downcast School from Charleston Church,wintcr coats,having a total dollar
value of $500.
To Downcast School from Betty Van Tohel,hats and mittens,having a total
dollar value of $100.
To Downcast School from Pelky Oil,112 turkey dinners,having a total dollar
value of $5,600.
To Downcast School from Bangor Savings Bank,Peanut Butter &Jelly,having a
total dollar value of $560.
VOTED 5-0,1 abstained,to approve all donations.
E.2.a.VOTED 6-0 to approve first reading of the following revised policy:
Revised Policy’GDB-7 —Support Staff Compensation Guide
F.1.Member Tim Surrette proudly shared additional complements in regard to Dr
Webb,specifically in mentoring other professionals.
Member Ben Sprague mentioned his positive connection to Dr Webb particularly
in supporting extra and co-curricular activities.
F.2.Member Clare Mundell shared that the Policy Committee met for the first time,
they will meet again in two weeks.
Minutes,Regular Meeting,November 30.2022 3.
Member Sat-a Luciano shared information tIrm her visit to the U.T.C.open
house.
F.4.Member Carolyn Sauda provided multiple updates on eUlTent High School
activities and tbndraising.
Chair Mm-wa Hassanien introduced the new student representative,Luke
Dusablon.
Member Luke Dusablon thanked the committee for the opportunity.
H.1.Important dates were reviewed by Chair Hassanien.
J.VOTED 6-0 to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
James R.lager
Superintendent of Schools