March 10, 2014 at 7:00 PM - BOE Meeting Template
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                                        1. CALL TO ORDER                 
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                                        2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE                 
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                                        3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES                 
                                            
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                                        4. AUDIENCE TO CITIZENS/STAFF/STUDENTS                 
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                                        5. CORRESPONDENCE                 
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                                        6. OPPORTUNITY TO ADD/DELETE AGENDA ITEMS                 
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                                        7. CONSENT AGENDA                 
                                            
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                                        7.1. Approval of Bills                 
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                                        7.2. Retirement Letter - Barbara Polek                 
                    
        Rationale: 
Barbara Polek, Paraprofessional at Somers Elementary School, has submitted her retirement notification effective June 30, 2014.  Barbara has been employed by the district for 19 years.     
                            
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                                        8. NEW BUSINESS                 
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                                        8.1. First Warning of DBS Code 5145 - Section 504: Civil and Legal Rights and Responsibilities                 
                    
        Rationale: 
The Policy Committee has reviewed recommendations by CABE for this policy and is presenting for the first warning to the Board.     
                            
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                                        8.2. First Warning of DBS Code 5145.52 - Harassment                 
                    
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The Policy Committee has reviewed recommendations by CABE for this policy and is presenting for the first warning to the Board.     
                            
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                                        8.3. First Warning of DBS Code 6146 - Graduation Requirements/Standards of Proficiency                 
                    
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The Policy Committee has reviewed recommendations by CABE for this policy and is presenting as a first warning to the Board.     
                            
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                                        8.4. First Warning of DBS Code 6141.321 - Student Telecommunications Acceptable Use Policy                 
                    
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The Policy Committee has reviewed recommendations by CABE for this policy and is presenting as a first warning to the Board.     
                            
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                                        8.5. Open Choice Program                 
                    
        Rationale: 
Annually we are required to review our availability of seats to expand the Choice program.  We presently have 19 Choice students enrolled in our district, however, we have 24 seats allotted. My recommendation would be to maintain the current allotment of 24 seats for next year.     
                            
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                                        8.6. Connecticut's Educator Evaluation and Support System 2013-2014 Flexibility Request                 
                    
        Rationale: 
The State has allowed for flexibility on the 2013-2014 SEED system and Somers Public School District has completed the flexibility request forms for Board approval.     
                            
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                                        9. OLD BUSINESS                 
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                                        9.1. Second Warning/Adoption of DBS Code 3432 - Budget & Expense Report/Annual Financial Statement                 
                                            
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                                        9.2.  Second Warning/Adoption of DBS Code 1331 - Smoke Free Environment                 
                    
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The Policy Committee has reviewed the recommended changes from the CABE Policy Service and is recommending adoption by the Board.     
                            
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                                        10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS                 
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                                        10.1. Amendment to the 2014-2015 School Budget                 
                    
        Rationale: 
First Selectman Lisa Pellegrini has announced that Somers Public Schools will be accessed 50% of the workers' compensation insurance settlement which will be $24,589.  I am requesting that the Board amend the previously approved 2014-2015 budget to include the $24,589 as indicated.     
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                                        10.2. The Lou Bachetti Memorial                 
                    
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The Superintendent will update the Board on the Lou Bachetti Memorial.     
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                                        11. COMMITTEE REPORTS                 
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                                        11.1. Budget                 
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                                        11.2. Curriculum                 
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                                        11.3. Policy                 
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                                        11.4. Salary & Negotiations                 
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                                        11.5. Planning                 
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                                        11.6. Other Committees                 
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                                        12. OTHER                 
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                                        13. ADJOURNMENT                 
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