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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-10-27 School Committee MinutesMINUTES BANGOR SCHOOL COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING via ZOOM 7:00 p.m.,Wednesday,October 27,2021 School Committee members present:Chair Carin Sychterz,Vice Chair Marwa Hassanien,Warren Caruso,Clare Mundell,Susan Sorg,and Timothy Surrette. A.I &2.The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.by Chair Sychterz,and the Pledge of Allegiance followed. A.3.The Bangor School Department and the Bangor School Committee recognized with gratitude Committee Member Warren Caruso for his 12 year (2018-2021)and (2008-2017)of loyal and faithful service as a member of the Bangor School Committee and 5 years (2019-2020)and (2013-2017)as the Bangor School Committee Chair. C.Landen Michaud.of Bangor,shared the Gender Support Plan. D.1.a.Superintendent lager recommended the required annual approval of the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan. By roll call VOTE 6-0 to approve the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan as presented. 2.a.Licensed Psychologist Dr.Tim Rogers provided a presentation on student behaviors. b.Mentor Coordinator Julie Kimball shared an update on the new’Mentor Program. c.Superintendent Tager updated the Committee on the October 1,2021 count. d.Bangor High School Principal Paul Butler updated the Committee on the dress code. e.Superintendent Tager reported the following resignation(s): Ashley Enright Grade 2 Teacher Downcast School E.l.a.1-2.VOTED 5-0 by roll call vote to approve the Minutes of the October 14,2021 Regular School Committee Meeting.Abstained:Member Caruso. b.1.Superintendent Tager recommended Committee approval of the following Extra- Duty Assignments for school year 2021-2022: Katie 1-lerbine Coach A Girls Basketball William S.Cohen School By roll call vote,VOTED 6-0 to approve the nominations as presented. Minutes,Regular Meeting,October 27,2021 2 c.1-7.Superintendent Tager recommended approval of second reading of the new and revised following policies: Revised Policy BCB —Committee Member Conflict of Interest New Policy GBGB —Workplace Bullying Revised Policy IGBAB —Child Find for Special Education and for Related Aids and Services. New Policy KDA —Public Information Program Revised Policy KDB —Public’s Right to Know/Freedom of Access Revised Policy JHCD —Administering Medications to Students in School Revised Policy JGF —Use of Physical Restraint and Seclusion By roll call vote,VOTED 6-0 to approve the revised and new policies as presented. d.Committee Member Manva Hassanien shared the following donation(s): To Vine Street School from Maine-iac Nutrition,45 Nutritional Teas for Faculty and Staff,having a total dollar value of 270. By roll call vote,VOTED 6-0 to approve the donation with great appreciation. F.1.a.Member Marwa Hassanien provided an update on the MSBA Legislative Meeting. Member Tim Surrette spoke about student representative for School Committee.They are working with Principal Butler and Dr.Leach. Member Carin Sychterz requested an update on the initiative to increase tuition students at the November meeting. Member dare Mundell asked for a presentation on COVID expenditures in November. H.1.Chair Sychterz reviewed the important dates. J.Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, James Tager Superintendent of Schools