March 14, 2016 at 7:30 PM - BOE Meeting Template
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1. BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING
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THE BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD IN THE SOMERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AUDITORIUM AT 7:00 P.M. PRIOR TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING.
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2. CALL TO ORDER
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3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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5. AUDIENCE TO CITIZENS/STAFF/STUDENTS
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6. CORRESPONDENCE
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7. OPPORTUNITY TO ADD/DELETE AGENDA ITEMS
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8. CONSENT AGENDA
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8.1. Approval of Bills
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8.2. Maternity Leave - S. Jodice
Rationale:
To approve a request for unpaid child-rearing leave starting at the conclusion of FMLA leave with a return to work date for the beginning of the 2017-2018 school year.
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8.3. Resignation Letter - L. Lonczewski
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Loren Lonczewski, Physics Teacher at Somers High School, has given his notice of resignation at the end of the 2015-2016 school year.
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9. NEW BUSINESS
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9.1. 2016-2017 Choice Students
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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. My recommendation for the 2016-17 school year is to maintain 25 seats.
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10. OLD BUSINESS
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10.1. Second Warning/Adoption of New Textbook, "Discovering World Geography - Grades 6 & 7
Rationale:
The Board Curriculum Committee reviewed the above textbook for MBA Grades 6 & 7. The Discovering World Geography Textbook was first warned at the 2/22/16 BOE meeting and is now ready for adoption.
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10.2. Second Warning/Adoption of New World Language Textbook, "Biendit!" for MBA and SHS
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The Board Curriculum Committee reviewed the above textbook for MBA and SHS. The New World Language Textbook, "Biendit!" was first warned at the 2/22/16 BOE meeting and is now ready for adoption.
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10.3. Second Warning/Adoption of New World Language Textbook, "Avacemos!" for MBA and SHS
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The Board Curriculum Committee reviewed the above textbook for MBA and SHS. The New World Language Textbook, "Avancemos!" was first warned at the 2/22/16 BOE meeting and is now ready for adoption.
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10.4. Clarification of the Board of Education's Position on the Transportation Policy as stated in the Board of Education's letter to the Board of Selectman dated November 16, 2015
Rationale:
The Board of Education will vote to correct a statement in the letter to the Board of Selectmen dated November 16, 2015.
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11. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
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11.1. Annual Scheduling - Class Size
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Mr. Cotzin will explain the scheduling process and the information on the course tally for the 2016-2017 school year. He will be available to respond to any questions the board may have.
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12. COMMITTEE REPORTS
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12.1. Budget
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12.2. Curriculum
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12.3. Policy
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12.4. Salary & Negotiations
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12.5. Planning
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12.6. Other Committees
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13. OTHER
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14. ADJOURNMENT
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