Paul S. Butler

The regular meeting agenda included several action and informational items centered on strategic goals related to Excellence, Teaching and Learning, Engaged Relationships, and Safety and Well-being. Key discussion topics included updates on the Mentoring Program, the Community of Belonging Committee, and the Superintendent's general update, which covered student events, FY27 scheduling, and budget process continuation. Business actions involved the first reading of new and revised policies concerning the Naming of School Facilities (Policy FF), Staff Conduct with Students (Policy GBEBB), Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting (Policy JLF), and the new policy on Child Sexual Abuse Prevention and Response (Policy JLFA). The meeting also covered the January 2026 Financial Report and recommendations for extra-duty assignments and committee appointments.

The agenda for the meeting included several action and informational items related to the Superintendent's Proposals, such as an update on the Community of Belonging Committee and a report of resignations. Business action items involved the approval of the previous meeting's minutes (January 14, 2026), review of the November and December 2025 Financial Reports, approval of extra-duty assignments, and the second reading of several revised policies, including Policy EFF regarding Meal Prices and Policy ICA for the 2026-2027 School Calendar. Committee updates included reports on Dropout Prevention, United Technology Center, and Scholarship committees. Financial documents show activity through December 2025 and January 2026.

The agenda for this meeting included several action and informational items related to the strategic goals of Excellence, Teaching and Learning, Engaged Relationships, and Safety and Well-being. Key discussions covered an update on the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) Special Progress Report regarding accreditation, the Superintendent's updates, including reports on reassignments, resignations, and retirements. Business actions included the introduction of teacher nominations for the 2025-2026 school year and extra-duty assignments, as well as the first reading of several revised policies concerning meal prices, educational technology staff compensation, the 2026-2027 school calendar, and homeschooling regulations. Committee updates and reports were also scheduled.

The meeting included discussion and a first reading recommendation for the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan. The Director of Community Relations presented information on Smart Social, and the Superintendent provided a district update. The committee addressed teacher nominations for the 2025-2026 school year and approved extra-duty assignments. Donations to various schools and the Technology Department were shared. The first reading of revised policies related to field trips, school volunteers, graduation requirements, school safety, and the use of physical restraint and seclusion was approved. Updates were provided on the UTC program and upcoming fall events at Bangor High School.

The meeting included a presentation on the Listening Schools Project, a Superintendent's update, and a review of the October 1 count. The committee addressed several business action items, including the second reading of revised policies related to budget adoption, bidding/purchasing requirements, procurement staff code of conduct, bomb threats, tutor compensation, and resignations. Additionally, the committee discussed the first reading of revised policies concerning emergency evacuation drills, energy management programs, and relations with school resource officers and law enforcement authorities. Committee updates included reports on dropout prevention, the United Technology Center, and scholarships.