April 25, 2016 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. Resignation Letter - C. DeRienzo                 
                    
        Rationale: 
Courtney DeRienzo, Music Teacher at Somers Elementary School, has handed in her letter of resignation effective at the end of the 2015-2016 school year.  Ms. DeRienzo has been with the Somers School District since 2014.     
                            
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                                        8. NEW BUSINESS                 
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                                        9. OLD BUSINESS                 
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                                        9.1. Second Warning/Adoption of DBS Code 3523.11 - Unmanned Aerial Systems (Drones)                 
                    
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                                        9.2. Second Warning/Adoption of Three High School Social Studies Textbooks                 
                    
        Rationale: 
The Curriculum Committee has presented the three social studies textbooks - "World History and Geography Modern Times," Sociology and You," and "Understanding Psychology" to the board for the first warning and is now presenting to the board for second warning and adoption.     
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                                        9.3. Revision of the 2016-2017 School Budget                 
                    
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The Board of Finance has approved a town budget with a reduction of $60,000 to the school department budget.  The new tax rate for 2016-17 will reflect this new budget.  As a result, the school budget will need to be revoted with the necessary changes made.  If there are any questions, the superintendent will address them.     
                            
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                                        10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS                 
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                                        10.1. Transportation Update                 
                    
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Mr. Boutwell, Director of Business Services, will give a verbal semi-annual update to the board regarding transportation services in the district.  He will be able to answer any questions board members may have.     
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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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