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BANGOR SCHOOL COMMITTEE
SPECIAL SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING via ZOOM
FEBRUARY 22,2021
School Committee Members present:Chair Carin Sychterz;Vice Chair Marwa Hassanien;Warren
Caruso;John Hiatt;Clare Mundell;Sue Sorg;and Timothy Surrette.
Chair Sychterz called the meeting to order at 6:33 p.m.and the Pledge of Allegiance followed.
Member Surrette gave an update on the Superintendent Search and the first forum that was held
on February 22,2021.The first forum had approximately 10 participants with another 12 people
joining via Facebook Live.A second forum will be held Tuesday,February 23,2021.
Member Surrette shared that interview and screening committees have been chosen.The first
training for both committees will be tentatively held March 1,2021 at 6:00 p.m.Candidates for
committees who were not chosen will be informed.
The application for the Superintendent Search is due March 5,2021.
Lawrence Alexander II was interviewed regarding his RFP for equity and inclusion
training for the Superintendent Search.He provided background information and work he
has done with equity and inclusion.Mr.Alexander also gave examples and possible
outcomes that would be achieved through his work with the committees and answered
further questions posed by School Committee members.
Member Sorg questioned where funds would be drawn from to cover the expense of the
search.Interim Superintendent Harris-Smedberg gave possible options.
School Committee members discussed the pros and cons of purchasing training similar to
what Mr.Alexander could provide.
Meeting was adjourned at 7:36 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
K thy Harris-Smedherg,Ph.D.
Interim Superintendent of Schools