HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-03-31 School Committee MinutesBANGOR SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
REGULAR SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING
Wednesday,March 31,2021
6:00 p.m.
School Committee Members Present:Chair Carin Sychterz;Vice Chair Marwa Hassanien;Warren
Caruso;John Hiatt;Clare Mundell;Susan Sorg;and Timothy Surrette
A.1 &2.The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.by Chair Sychterz and the Pledge of
Allegiance followed.
Member Hiatt read the Committee into Executive Session pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A.
§405 (6)(A)or the purposc of discussion of the employment of employccs and 1
M.R.S.A.§405 (6)(D)for the purpose of discussion of administrative contract.
VOTED 7-0 by roll call vote to move to Executive Session.Members Caruso and
Hassanien absent,but joined the meeting late.
The School Committee returned to public session at 7:06 p.m.
D.l.a.Interim Superintendent Harris-Srnedberg recommended the School Committee
approve the Second Reading of the FY22 Budget.
VOTED 7-0 by roll call vote to approve Article I to see what sum the school
administrative unit will be authorized to expend for Regular Instruction for the
Fiscal Year 2021-2022,recommend $21,981,651.00.
VOTED 7-0 by roll call vote to approve Article 2 to see what sum the school
administrative unit will be authorized to expend for Special Education for the Fiscal
Year 202 1-2022,recommend $9,758,436.00.
VOTED 7-0 by roll call vote to approve Article 3 to see what sum the school
administrative unit will be authorized to expend for Other Instruction for the Fiscal
Year 202 1-2022,recommend $1,399,076.00.
VOTED 7-0 by roll call vote to approve Article 4 to see what sum the school
administrative unit will be authorized to expend for Student and Staff Support for
the Fiscal Year 202 1-2022,recommend S4,423,364.00.
VOTED 7-0 by roll call vote to approve Article 5 to see what sum the school
administrative unit vilI be authorized to expend for System Administration for the
Fiscal Year 2021-2022,recommend $1,323,526.00.
VOTED 7-0 by roll call vote to approve Article 6 to see what sum the school
administrative unit will be authorized to expend for School Administration for the
Fiscal Year 2021-2022,recommend $2,696,758.00.
VOTED 7-0 by roll call vote to approve Article 7 to see what sum the school
administrative unit will be authorized to expend for Transportation and Buses for
the Fiscal Year 2021-2022,recommend $2,000,000.00.
VOTED 7-0 by roll call vote to approve Article 8 to see what sum the school
administrative unit will be authorized to expend for Facilities and Maintenance for
the Fiscal Year 202 1-2022,recommend $5,237,203.00.
VOTED 7-0 by roll call vote to approve Article 9 to see what sum the school
administrative unit will be authorized to expend for Special Education for the Fiscal
Year 2021-2022,recommend $1,553,200.00.
VOTED 7-0 by roll call vote to approve Article 10 to see what sum the school
administrative unit will be authorized to expend for All Other Expenditures for the
Fiscal Year 2021-2022,recommend $80,359.00.
VOTED 7-0 by roll call vote to approve Article 11 to see what sum the school
administrative unit will be authorized to expend for Essential Programs and
Services for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022,recommend $50,453,573.00.
VOTED 7-0 by roll call vote to approve Article 12 to see if (the school
administrative unit)will appropriate $549,251.00 for Adult Education and raise
5200,00.00 as the local share;with authorization to expend any additional,
incidental,or miscellaneous receipts in the interest and for the well-being of the
adult education program.
Note:Member Sorg exited the rnceting.
D.l.a.Interim Superintendent Harris-Srnedberg reported the following retirements:
Patti Rapaport Director of Special Services Districtwide
D.2.b.Interim Superintendent Harris-Srnedberg reported the following resignations:
Evan James Biology Teacher Bangor High School
Oscar Degnan Assistant Coach Spring Track Bangor High School
E.1.a.Interim Superintendent Harris-Smedberg recommended approval of the Drafi
Minutes of the March 23,2021 and the March 24,2021 Regular School Committee
Meeting.
VOTED 6-0 by roll call vote to approve the Draft Minutes of the March 23,2021
and the March 24,2021 Regular School Committee Meeting.
F.I .b.Interim Superintendent Harris-Srnedberg recommended approval of the January
2021 Financial Report.
VOTED 6-0 by roll call vote to approve the January 2021 Financial Report.
F.I .c.Interim Superintendent Harris-Smedberg recommended approval of the following
Extra-Duty Assignments.
Robert Spreng Coach JV Baseball Bangor High School
Peter Sund Assistant Coach Spring Track Bangor High School
VOTED 6-0 by roll call vote to approve the Extra-Duty Assignments.
H.Information Items —Upcoming Dates:
Thursday,April 1,2021,Special Meeting —5:00 p.m.,ZOOM
Wednesday,April 7.2021,Special Meeting —5:00 pm.,ZOOM (tentative)
Wednesday,April 14,2021,Regular Board Meeting —7:00 p.m.,City Hall
Wednesday,April 28,2021,Regular Board Meeting—7:00 p.m.,City Hall
Wednesday.May 12,2021,Regular Board Meeting —7:00 p.m.,City Hall
Questions and Comments from the Committee:
Member Hiatt asked for an update about Bangor High School’s move to remote
learning.Interim Superintcndent Harris-Smedberg explained why the move to
remote was needed for the week.
Member Hiatt asked for an update on staff vaccinations.Interim Superintendent
HmTis-Smedherg provided information.
Member Hiatt offered celebratory messages for those observing Passover and the
events of Holy Week.
Member Mundell thanked Interim Superintendent Harris-Smedberg for her work
on the budget.
Member Mundell also offered celebratory messages for those observing Passover
and the events of Holy Week.
Member Mundell shared that today was Transgender Day of Visibility and stated,
“We see you and are here for you.”
J.At 8:30 p.m.VOTED 6-0 by roll call vote to adjourn.
Respectfully submitted,
Kathy Harris-Smedberg
Interim Superintendent