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BANGOR SCHOOL COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
7:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 12, 2023
School Committee Members Present: Vice Chair Timothy Surrette, Sara Luciano, Ben Sprague, and Imke
Schessler-Jandreau. Chair Marwa Hassanien, Clare Mundell, and Susan Sorg were absent.
A. 1. & 2. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Vice Chair Timothy Surrette and
the pledge of allegiance followed.
B. Adjustments to the Agenda:
D. 2. b. Report of Resignations
VOTED 4-0 to approve adjustments to the agenda.
C. Public Comments:
Shawn McBrierty from Hampden commented regarding a recent speaker
presentation at Bangor High School.
D. 2. a. Superintendent Tager reported the following teacher reassignments for the 2023-
2024 school year:
Thomas Leonard from Special Education (RR) Teacher at James F. Doughty
School to IEP Compliance Coordinator for the District.
b. Superintendent Tager reported the following resignationsr
Lauren O'Reilly School Counselor James F. Doughty School
Jennnifer Robichaud Grade 1 Teacher 14t1' Street School
E. 1 .a. 1. VOTED 4-0 to approve the Minutes of the June 28, 2023 Regular School
Committee Meeting.
b. 1. a. VOTED 4-0 to approve the following teacher nominations for the 2023-2024
school year, with a one-year probationary contract:
Sarah Cousins Music Teacher James F. Doughty School
Adam Edward Physical Education Teacher Vine/14th St/Bangor Regional
Samantha Coltart PreK Teacher 14t�' St School
Dianna Wendell Gr.K-8 Special Ed Teacher Bangor Regional Program
2. VOTED 4-0 to approve the following extra-duty assignments for school year
2023-2024:
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Karen Smart Special Ed Team Lead James F. Doughty School
Emma Heath JV Field Hockey Coach Bangor High School
Rob Young JV Girls Soccer Coach Bangor High School
John Tennett Freshman Football Coach Bangor High School
Shawn Kenniston Boys B Soccer Coach James F. Doughty School
Ashley Thornton (.5) Special Ed Dept Head Bangor High School
Brianne Sciacca (.5) Special Ed Dept Head Bangor High School
Adam Leach (.75)Guidance Dept Head Bangor High School
Sharon Pelletier (.25)Guidance Dept Head Bangor High School
Lance Fenimore AP Coordinator Bangor High School
c. 1-8 VOTED 4-0 to approve second reading of the following revised policies;
1. Revised Policy GCBD—Employee Leaves and Absences
2. Revised Policy GCBDA—Family and Medical Leave
3. Revised Policy GCCA—Recruiting and Hiring of Administrative Staff
4. Revised Policy GCD—Professional Staff Hiring
5. Revised Policy GCEB —Student Teaching and Internships
6. Revised Policy GCFA—Employee Social Media Privacy
7. Revised Policy GCL—Professional Staff Development Opportunities
8. Revised Policy JLG—Admission of Homeless Students
e. Committee Member Sara Luciano shared the following donations�
To Bangor High School from Jens Rueter and Mira Olsen, Instruments, having a
total dollar value of$1,000.
To Bangor High School from Duane Morris, LLP, a projector screen, having a total
dollar value of$500.
VOTED 4-0 to approve all donations.
E. 2. a. 1-8. VOTED 4-0 to approve the first 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
F. 4. Luke updated the committee on his recent follow up with students regarding the
lockdown procedure at the high school.
H. 1, Important dates were reviewed by Vice Chair Timothy Surrette.
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J. VOTED 4-0 by roll call vote to adjourn the meeting at 7:13 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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James R. Tager
Superintendent of Schools