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School committee approves travel program, personnel nominations and first reading of policy updates
Summary
The Bangor School Committee unanimously approved a two-year humanities travel program, multiple personnel nominations including Jeanne McAlpine as director of pupil services, extra-duty assignments, donations, and the first reading of revised co-curricular and multilingual learner policies during its April 29 meeting.
At its April 29 meeting the Bangor School Committee approved a series of routine and budget-related items. The committee voted 6–0 to approve a two-year humanities travel program that would send students in April 2027 to Scotland and Ireland and a 2028 trip to Italy; the superintendent said policy IJOA requires committee approval for overnight and international travel.
The committee also approved draft minutes of the April 8 regular meeting (6–0), the March 2026 financial report (6–0), and a slate of personnel actions. Superintendent Robinson nominated Jeanne McAlpine for director of pupil services with a one-year probationary contract; committee members thanked McAlpine and approved the nomination unanimously (6–0). The board then approved numerous second-year probationary and continuing teacher contracts across district schools and extra-duty assignments as listed in the meeting packet (all votes recorded as 6–0). Member O'Kerry read and the committee accepted donations (for example, Bangor Savings Bank snacks for Downey School worth $200) by unanimous consent.
Members also heard a first reading of revised policies including IGD (co‑curricular and interscholastic programs), IGDH (academic contests), and IHBEA (multilingual learners). The policy committee described changes aligning language with Maine School Management Association guidance, including updated practice end times (standard end time 8 p.m., latest allowable 9 p.m.) and removal of social language for clarity. During discussion committee members asked about transportation for early or morning programs, exceptions for special trips and contests, and the possibility of surveying students and staff about a high-school cell-phone policy pilot.
No contested votes were recorded; all motions and nominations on the April 29 consent and business agendas were approved by unanimous vote as documented in the meeting.
