January 11, 2016 at 7:00 PM - BOE Meeting Template

Rationale:  Dr. Irene H. Zytka, Director of Curriculum, will give an update on the Math and World Language curricula.  She will be available to answer any questions board members may have.

Rationale:  Brett Collin, SW Technology Support, has submitted his retirement notification at the end of the 2015-2016 school year.  Brett has been employed by the District for 15 years.

Rationale:  Veronica Harris, Spanish Teacher at Somers High School, has handed in her letter of resignation effective December 23, 2015.

Rationale:  Cheryl Gustafson and Phil Goduti, Co-NEASC Chairs, will give the board an update on the self-study process they are going through with the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).

Rationale:  Mr. Philip Goduti, SHS Social Studies Teacher, has requested Board approval of a field trip to Washington, D. C. for students from April 8-10, 2016.  Students will go to historic sites surrounding D.C. including several Smithsonian museums, the Arlington National Cemetery and, possibly, the White House.  Students will also tour the Capitol and memorials.

Rationale:  The Policy Committee has reviewed this revised policy as recommended by CABE and is bringing to the board for first warning.  Second warning/adoption will be included on the 1/25/16 agenda.

Rationale:  The Policy Committee has reviewed this policy and has first and second warned it as recommended by CABE.

Rationale:  The Policy Committee has reviewed this new policy and has first and second warned it as recommended by CABE.

Rationale:  Dr. Suffredini and Mr. Boutwell will give the BOE an overview of the draft for the 2016-2017 budget.