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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-02-28 School Committee Minutes MINUTES BANGOR SCHOOL COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 28, 2024 School Committee Members Present: Chair Marwa Hassanien, Vice Chair Sara Luciano, Katie Brydon, Shelly Okere, Imke Schessler-Jandreau, and Ben Sprague. Member Timothy Surrette was absent. A. 1. & 2. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 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: Susan Sorg of Bangor spoke of a recent Bangor Daily News article where there were several mis-stated facts regarding the Bangor School Department and previous Superintendent Dr Betsy Webb. D. 2. a. Bangor High School Principal Paul Butler and Superintendent Tager shared information regarding the funding of National competitions. b. Superintendent Tager reported the following retirement: James Tager Superintendent of Schools Central Office E.l.a.l. VOTED 6-0 to approve the Minutes of the February 14, 2024 Regular School Committee Meeting. b. 1. VOTED 6-0 to approve the October 2023 Financial Report. 2. VOTED 6-0 to approve the November 2023 Financial Report. c. VOTED 6-0 to approve the second reading of the following revised policies: 1. Revised Policy GDB-8 —Adult and Community Education Compensation Guide 2. Revised Policy IGDJA—Interscholastic Athletics Admission Fees 3. Revised Policy JECE—Dropout Prevention 4. Revised Policy JFC—Code of Conduct 5. Revised Policy JFCA—Academic Integrity 6. Revised Policy JFCD— Student Distribution of Leaflets, Brochures, or other Written Forms of Expression 7. Revised Policy JFCI—Chemical Health 8. Revised Policy JFH—Complaints by Students or Parents Minutes, Regular Meeting, February 28, 2024 2• F. 1. Member Ben Sprague praised Member Dusablon and the ROTC for the recent Remember the Maine event. Member Ben Sprague suggested that the School Committee meeting schedule be set to specific Wednesdays of the month, avoiding vacation weeks. Member Ben Sprague wished Superintendent Tager well and praised his service and also provided suggestions for the search committee/process. Chair Marwa Hassanien provided detail about the search process for Superintendent, which has begun. Member Katie Brydon thanked the school community for the support that was provided to the family of a school employee who was involved in a tragic accident last week. F. 3. Member Sara Luciano shared an updated from the SPRPCE meeting including that the tower at the Bangor Regional Program will be removed. Member Katie Brydon announced that the dropout prevention committee will meet next month. Member Katie Brydon shared that the UTC has distributed the initial plans and drawings for the new space they will be building. Chair Marwa Hassanien shared an update from the DEIB meeting that was held February 27, 2024 specifically updated on the justice system. Member Shelly Okere shared an update on the recruitment and retention subcommittee of the DEIB Committee. We currently have $25,000 of covid relief funds that still need to be used. F. 4. Member Crespo and Member Dusablon updated the committee on various high school events and athletics. H. 1. Important dates were reviewed by Chair Marwa Hassanien. I. Chair Marwa Hassanien stated in response to public comment that the School Committee has no control or oversite of the Bangor Daily News articles. She feels as though the articles have improved and been less targeting then they have been in the past. J, VOTED 6-0 to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, �� James R. Tager Superintendent of Schools