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Bangor School Committee unanimous on foundation authorization, minutes, finances, hires and student‑device policy (7‑0 votes)
Summary
At the June 24 meeting the committee approved authorization to form a 501(c)(3) education foundation, accepted minutes and May financials, confirmed teacher nominations and extra‑duty assignments, approved second readings of revised public‑participation and student‑device policies, and accepted donations; all recorded votes were unanimous (7‑0).
The Bangor School Committee on June 24 approved a set of routine and substantive items by unanimous votes (7‑0).
Items approved in roll‑call or voice votes included:
- Authorization for the superintendent to submit paperwork to form an independent 501(c)(3) education foundation intended to expand fundraising, partnerships and grant opportunities for the district (motion passed 7‑0).
- Approval of draft minutes from the regular June 10, 2026 meeting (motion passed 7‑0).
- Acceptance of the May 2026 financial report (motion passed 7‑0).
- Teacher nominations for 2026‑27 (Abigail Erwin, grade 2; Brooke Martin, special education; Logan Welch, physical education) and extra‑duty assignments (coaching positions) were approved (votes recorded 7‑0). Principals introduced nominees during the meeting.
- Second reading and approval of revised policies taken as a block: BEDH (public participation), GCSA (employee electronic device and Internet use), JIC (student code of conduct) and JICJ (student use of cell phones and other electronic devices). The board discussed possible classroom‑use exceptions for personal laptops and state guidance; Member Speed noted concerns about loss of local control and equity issues, but the policies were adopted 7‑0.
- Donations from local donors and organizations were accepted (listed at the meeting) and recorded as accepted with gratitude.
The meeting record shows the 7‑0 vote outcome used consistently across motions during the evening; no motions failed or were tabled.
