Bangor School Department

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Bangor School Department is the school district of Bangor, Maine.

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History

Betsy Webb served as superintendent until 2020. [1] She left in October of that year. [2] In November 2020 Kathy Harris-Smedberg began her term as a superintendent on an interim basis. On July 1, 2021, James Tager became the permanent superintendent. [3]

In June 2022 the district sought to have the University of Maine go through the district's operations so the university can offer ideas on how to make the school district more inclusive of different backgrounds of students. [4]

Schools

They include: [5]

High school (9-12)
Middle schools (6-8)
Grade 4-5 schools
Grade K-3 schools

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References

  1. "Bangor School Department announces new superintendent". WABI-TV. 2021-04-28. Retrieved 2022-07-18.
  2. Yechivi, Hannah (2021-04-28). "Bangor School Department chooses new superintendent of schools". News Center Maine NBC. Retrieved 2022-07-18.
  3. Marino, David Jr. (2021-04-28). "New Bangor superintendent has spent decades as educator outside of Maine". Bangor Daily News . Retrieved 2022-07-18.
  4. Ogrysko, Nicole (2022-06-20). "Bangor schools looking to partner with UMaine on equity audit". Maine Public Radio . Retrieved 2022-07-18.
  5. 1 2 "K–8 Attendance Area Directory" (PDF). Bangor School Department. August 2012. p. 2/24. BANGOR HIGH SCHOOL is the only public high school in the city.