The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Maine Chapter recognized Jamie Bartlett as the recipient of the School Social Worker of the Year award for 2023. This prestigious award highlights Jamie’s exceptional dedication and innovative contributions to the field of school-based social work.

Jamie Bartlett, LMSW-CC, was recognized for making a significant impact since joining the Bangor School Department in 2023. Through her transformative school-based social work practice, she introduced fresh perspectives and creative solutions to support new educators in the district. Additionally, Jamie has been instrumental in creating essential resource tools that better facilitate students and families in accessing the services they need to enhance their educational experiences.

“Jamie’s recognition as the School Social Worker of the Year is a testament to her unwavering dedication and innovative contributions to our school community. Her commitment to empowering educators, supporting students, and enhancing the overall educational experience is truly commendable and sets a high standard for all of us at the Bangor Regional Program.” said, Daniel Mayo, Director of the Bangor Regional Program.

NASW Maine Chapter remains steadfast in its commitment to advancing professional social work practice, promoting human rights, advocating for social and economic justice, and ensuring unimpeded access to services for all residents of the state of Maine.

“Jamie Bartlett’s commitment to our educational community is truly remarkable,” said Chris McLaughlin, MSW, LCSW, Executive Director of the NASW Maine Chapter. “Her innovative approach and dedication to enhancing the well-being of students and families align perfectly with our mission to promote excellence in social work.”

About NASW:

Founded in 1955, the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is the largest organization of professional social workers globally, with over 150,000 members across fifty-six chapters worldwide. NASW strives to enhance the professional growth and development of its members, establish and maintain professional standards, and advocate for sound social policies. The NASW Maine Chapter, boasting over 1000 members, stands as the principal professional social work organization in the state of Maine, dedicated to advancing social work practice and promoting human rights, social and economic justice, and equitable access to services for all Maine residents.

SPRPCE Board Meeting , 10/28/21 6pm at Bangor Regional Program 208 Maine Avenue, Bangor ME

Download the agenda and past meeting minutes at https://sprpce.org/about-us

September 28, 2021

Dear Parents and Guardians:

The Bangor School Department appreciates your support and continued partnership as we continue to manage COVID-19 in our schools.  In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we have been working closely with the Maine Department of Education to begin implementing a free COVID-19 pooled testing program for students for the 2021-2022 school year.  The intent of this letter is to explain pooled testing, answer questions you may have, and to ask your permission to regularly test your child.

Pooled testing is the collection of several individuals’ test swabs together into one pool and then testing the sample for COVID-19.  This approach increases the number of individuals that can be tested at one time and allows for regular testing within the school community.  Pooled testing will be performed once per week, using a shallow nasal self-swab for all participating students.  The Bangor School Department will receive the pool results within 24-48 hours.  If the result of the pool is negative, then all individuals are presumed to not have COVID-19.  If the pool returns a positive result, all individuals in the pool will be retested using the Abbott BinaxNOW Rapid Antigen Diagnostic Test.  Parents will be notified if your child requires follow up testing.  Individuals with no symptoms and a negative rapid test will no longer be required to quarantine for school based activities.  The Bangor School Department will report all follow up test results to the Maine CDC’s Redcap reporting system.

To allow your child to participate in the COVID-19 Pooled Testing Program, including consent to pool test, consent for any necessary follow up Abbott BinaxNOW Rapid Antigen tests, and consent to share test result information with the Maine CDC, please use the below link and your child’s school specific code to sign the consent electronically or complete the attached consent and return to your child’s school.

Electronic Consent link:  http://testcenter.concentricbyginkgo.com//minor-consent

Bangor Regional Program

Weekly Testing on: Thursday

Electronic Consent Code: NWPY3N

The Bangor School Department continues to be thankful for our students, families, and staff that have been committed in working collaboratively together to provide a safe and healthy environment for all and supporting in person instruction.

If you have further questions or concerns regarding COVID-19 Pooled Testing Program, please contact the Office of Pupil Services, at 992-4173.

 

The form below is a copy of what will be sent home with students. If completing the electronic consent above, please do not fill out this form.

concentric permission form