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BANGOR SCHOOL COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
7:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 23, 2023
School Committee Members Present: Chair Marwa Hassanien, Vice Chair Timothy Surrette, Sara
Luciano,Ben Sprague, and Imke Schessler-Jandreau, Clare Mundell, and Susan Sorg.
A. 1. & 2. The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Chair Marwa Hassanien and the
pledge of allegiance followed.
B. Adjustments to the Agenda:
No adjustments to the agenda
C. Public Comments:
No public comments
D. 2. a. Superintendent Tager reported the following teacher reassignments for the 2023-
2024 school year:
Thomas Leonard from IEP Compliance Coordinator for the District to Special
Education(Choices) Teacher at Bangor High School.
Sarah Smith from Grade 4 Teacher at Mary Snow School to Grade 1 Teacher at
14th Street School.
Adam Edward from Physical Education Teacher at (.5) 14t1i St, (.3) Vine St and
(.2) Bangor Regional Program to Physical Education Teacher at (.6) 14t1' St, (.3)
Vine St, and (.1) Bangor Regional Program.
b. Superintendent Tager reported the following resignations:
Caleb Tipton Special Education Teacher Bangor High School
Daniel Magas Science Teacher William S. Cohen School
Sarah McLaughlin Art Teacher Vine/Downeast/Bangor Reg
Kelly Berglund ELL Teacher Districtwide
E. 1 .a. 1. VOTED 6-0, one abstain (Sue Sorg), to approve the Minutes of the July 12, 2023
Regular School Committee Meeting.
b. 1. a. VOTED 7-0 to approve the May 2023 Financial Report.
b. VOTED 7-0 to approve the August 2023 Bids & Quotations Report,
c. 1. a. VOTED 7-0 to approve the following teacher nominations for the 2023-2024
school year, with a one-year probationary contract:
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Erica Swift Special Education Teacher powneast School
Michele Lang Art Teacher powneast/Vine/BRP
Sara York Special Education Teacher Abe Lincoln/14t1i St
Courtney Campbell Special Education Teacher Fruit St School
Amanda Green Grade 4 Teacher Mary Snow School
Kathleen Reardon School Counselor James F. Doughty
Sophia Sciarappa Science Teacher William S. Cohen
Caley Boomer Science Teacher Bangor High School
Ryan Nickerson Math Teacher Bangor High School
Susanne Gallant (.5) Speech/Language Bangor Regional
2. VOTED 7-0 to approve the following extra-duty assignments for school year
2023-2024:
Karen Smart (.88) IEP Coordinator James F. Doughty
Sarah Cousins Chorus Director James F. Doughty
Jennifer Boehmer (.5) Yearbook Advisor James F. Doughty
Sarah Freeman Girls B Soccer Coach James F. Doughty
Julius Williams (lst yr) Boys A Basketball Coach James F. Doughty
Kathryn Rice Girls A Basketball Coach James F. Doughty
Justina Tippin Cross Country Coach James F. Doughty
Donald Erb Freshman Class Advisor Bangor High School
Stephen Riitano Freshman Class Advisor Bangor High School
Robert Spreng (.5) Math Dept Head Bangor High School
Jessica Wentworth (.5) Math Dept Head Bangor High School
Laura Charette Department Head Bangor Regional
d. 1-7 VOTED 7-0 to approve second reading of the following revised policies:
1. Revised Policy GCN—Evaluation of Teachers
2. Revised Policy GCSA—Employee Electronic Device and Internet Use
3. Revised Policy GCSAA—Employee Use of Social Media/Social Networking
4. Revised Policy IGBC—Title I Program
5. Revised Policy IGBCA — Comparability of Instructional Services Among
Schools
6. Revised Policy IGBG—Homebound and/or Hospital Instruction
7. Revised Policy IGBH—Equivalent Instruction
e. Committee Member Clare Mundell shared the following donation:
To Mary Snow School from TIMSS — TRI Survey Incentive Program, a cash
donation, having a total dollar value of$1,100.
VOTED 7-0 to approve all donations.
F. 1. Member Ben Sprague wished everyone a smooth start to the school year.
F. 3. c. Member Tim Surette updated the committee on the updates for UTC, including that
the number of students has doubled over the last 5 years. Member Surette also
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updated the committee that Jasmine Roy did compete nationally this summer and
placed 6th in the job interview category.
H. 1. Important dates were reviewed by Chair Marwa Hassanien.
J. VOTED 7-0 to enter executive session for the purpos'e of the Evaluation of the
Superintendent 1 M.R.S.A § 405 (6)(A).
VOTED 7-0 to exit executive session.
K. VOTED 7-0 to adjourn the meeting at 8:08 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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James R. Tager
Superintendent of Schools