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BANGOR SCHOOL COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
7:00 p.m.,Wednesday.September 22,2021
Members present:Vice Chair,Marwa Hassanien.Sue Sorg,Warren Caruso,Clare Mundell,and
Tim Surrette.Absent:Chair,Carin Sychterz
A.1 &2.Vice Chair Hassanien called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.,and the Pledge of
Allegiance followed.
C.Joe Perry of Fern Street provided books on legislature.He shared it was difficult
to apply for a job.There are 25 Educational Technician vacancies.He expressed
that wages are too low.
D.2.a.Assistant Superintendent Kathy Harris-Smedberg provided an update to the
Committee on the Reading Recovery Program.
b.Superintendent Tager provided an update on Commissioner Makin’s Education
Workforce Regarding 051-IA Rules and Vaccination.
c.Superintendent Tager reported the following resignation:
Adam Kaspala Boys B Soccer Coach William S.Cohen School
E.1.a.I.VOTED 3-0 to approve the Minutes of the September 9,2021 Regular School
Committee Meeting.Approved:Members Marwa Hassanien,Clare Mundell and
Tim Surrette.Abstained:Members Sue Sorg,and Warren Caruso.Absent:Chair
Carin Sychterz.
b.1.Superintendent Tager recommended approval of the July 2021 Financial Report.
VOTED 5-0 to approve the financial report as presented.
c.1.a.Superintendent Tager recommended committee approval of the following Extra-
Duty Assignment(s)for school year 20-21:
Adam Kaspala Boys A Soccer Coach William S.Cohen School
Daniel Magas Girls B Soccer Coach William S.Cohen School
Adam Leach (.75)Guidance Dept Head Bangor High School
Sharon Pelletier-Ayer (.25)Guidance Dept Head Bangor High School
Jamie Jarvis Senior Class Advisor Bangor High School
Ernilie Throckmorton Sophomore Class Advisor Bangor High School
Eva XVaer Sophomore Class Advisor Bangor High School
Jonathan Dearing Chess Club Advisor Bangor High School
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VOTED 5-0 to approve the nominations as presented.
d.Superintendent Tager recommended the approval of the second reading of New
Policy BBAB —Student Liaison of the School Committee.
VOTED 5-0 to approve the policy as presented.
e.Committee Member Susan Sorg shared the following donation:
To Fruit Street School from Fruit Street PTO,a cash donation to support students,
having a total dollar value of $2,025.
To Mary Snow School from Girl Scout Troop #850,a cash donation for school
supplies,having a total dollar value of $625
To Bangor High School from the Bangor Elks Lodge,snacks and water bottles
for students,having a total dollar value of $250.
To Vine Street School from the Bangor Public Library Staft backpacks and
school supplies for students,having a total dollar value of $300.
To Vine Street School from the Charleston Church,14 winter coats,having a
total dollar value of $300.
To Downcast School from Project Linus,mittens,hats and scarves,having a total
dollar value of $390.
To Mary Snow School from the Charleston Church,backpacks and school
supplies for students,having a total dollar value of $200.
VOTED 5-0 to receive the donations with great appreciation.
E.2.a.1.Superintendent Tager recommended first reading of revised Policy GBD 7 Support
Staff Compensation.
VOTED 5-0 to receive the first reading as presented.
F.1.Member Marwa I-lassanien asked for an update on pool testing.
F.2.Superintendent Tager updated the Committee on Suicide Prevention.Christy
Babin will lead the committee.
Member Sue Sorg updated the Committee on UTC.
Member Marwa Hassanien provided an update on the Diversity,Equity and
Inclusion.
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H.1.Vice Chair Marwa reviewed the important dates.
I.Member Clare Mundell asked for an update on stakeholders for federal COVID
dollars.Jerry [layman offered to meet with Clare to discuss this topic.
Member Tim Surrette asked for a fi.zrther update on Suicide Prevention and
Wellness.
J.Meeting adjourned at 7:43 p.m.
Respectftully submitted.
James Tager
Superintendent of Schools