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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-09-09 School Committee MinutesMINUTES BANGOR SCHOOL COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING 7:00 p.m.,Wednesday,September 9,2021 School Committee members present:Chair Carin Sychterz,Timothy Surrette,Clare Mundell,and Marwa Hassanien.Absent:Warren Caruso and Susan Sorg. A.I.&2.The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m.by Chair Sychterz,and the Pledge of Allegiance followed. D.1.a.Superintendent Tager recommended the committee nominate Member Manva Hassanien as delegate and Member Timothy Surette as the alternate delegate to the MSBA Annual Delegate Assembly scheduled virtually for October 23,2021 at 9:30 am.The Delegate Assembly is responsible for proposed Constitution and Bylaw changes and considers resolutions of the Association. By roll call vote,VOTED 4-0 to approval Member Marwa Hassanien as delegate and Member Timothy Surette as the alternate delegate to the MSBA Annual Delegate Assembly. D.2.a.Chief Operating Officer Dawn Cook (ZOOM)and President and CEO of PCHC Lori Dwyer (in person)updated the Committee on the School- based health center at Bangor High School.Interim Principal Brian Doyle provided an update on the construction taking place for the health center. D.1.b.Assistant Superintendent Kathy Harris-Smedberg provided an update on the beginning of the year New Teacher Orientation,Educational Support Staffing Training,and Teacher Academy that took place in August. D.2.c.Interim Principal Brian Doyle and Guidance Department Head Adam Leach updated the Committee on the Advisory Groups at Bangor High School. D.2.d.Superintendent Tager reported the following resignation(s): Kevin Nilsson Special Education Teacher BRTDP William Ames Key Club Advisor Bangor High School Anthony Crabtree Rain Page Advisor Bangor High School Chelsea McAllian JV F Hockey Coach Bangor High School Lee Clein Girls B Soccer Coach William S.Cohen E.1.a.1.Superintendent Tager recommended the approval of the drafts minutes of the August 18,2021,Regular School Committee Meeting. Minutes,Regular Meeting,September 9,2021 2 By roll call VOTED (4-0)to approved the Minutes of the August 18,2021 Regular School Committee Meeting. b.1.Superintendent Tager recommended the approval of the following Extra-Duty Assignments for school year 2021-2022: Lisa McPhee Grade 7 Team Leader James F.Doughty School Annemarie Roberts (.5)IEP Coordinator Mary Snow School Daniel Considine Department Head Bangor Regional Day Program By roll call VOTED (4-0)to approve the Extra Duty Assignments. c.Superintendent Tager recommended the approval of the second reading of the revised Policy BDDF —Voting Policy and the new policy of BDDJ —Remote Participation. By roll call VOTED (4-0)to approve both policies as presented. d.Committee Member Claire Mundell shared the following donations: To Fain-mount School from Maine Savings Campaign for Ending Hunger,a cash donation to support students,having a total dollar value of$1,300. To Fruit Street School from Girl Scout Troop #850,a cash donation for student school supplies,having a total dollar value of $625. To Fairmount School from James and Kelley Strout,a cash donation for the afierschool programs,having a total dollar value of$100. To Abraham Lincoln School from Solstice Nutrition,Aimee Carson,a cash donation for school supplies,having a total dollar value of$lOO. To Abraham Lincoln School from Andrew Matlins and the Maine National Guard, a cash donation for school supplies,having a total dollar value of $200. To Bangor High School from Angela Wheaton and Lisa McLaughlin,school supplies,snacks,and a Target gifi card,having a total dollar value of$150. To 14 Street School from the Charleston Church,backpacks and school supplies, having a total dollar value of $250. To Abraham Lincoln School from the Charleston Church,backpacks and school supplies,having a total dollar value of $250. To Downeast School and Fairmount School from the Charleston Church, backpacks and school supplies,having a total dollar value of$185. Minutes,Regular Meeting,September 9,2021 3 To Vine Street School and Fairmount School from Sprague’s Nursery,school supplies,having a total dollar value of $100. By roll call vote,VOTED (4-0)to approve the donations with many thanks. E.2.a.Superintendent Tager recommended the first readings of new Policy BBAB — Student Liaison to the School Committee By roll call vote,VOTED (4-0)to approve the first reading of the policy as presented. F.Comments and Questions from the Committee: Member Clare Mundell thanked administration for their work and also thankful for SEL focus. Member Carin Sychterz asked for an update on quarantine.Suzie Houghton, school nurse explained the process in detail. Suzie,Christy and Ray provided information on quarantining. Superintendent Tager explained the alert call system. Suzie also commented on pool testing. Member Manva Hassanien and Member Tim Surrette asked for an update on mentoring. Member Tim Surrette is receiving all in-touch alerts,Superintendent Tager will have Matt to correct this. H.Chair Sychterz reviewed the important dates. J.Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, James Tager Superintendent of Schools