October 15, 2019 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Meeting
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                                        1. CALL TO ORDER                 
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                                        2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE                 
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                                        3. AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS                 
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                                        3.1. The Board to honor Giovanna Gioscia from Somers High School                 
                    
        Rationale: 
Giovanna Gioscia, a Junior at Somers High, has been selected for the National Association for Music Education's 2019 All National Honor Ensemble.     
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                                        4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES                 
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                                        4.1.  Board of Education Draft Minutes of September 9, 2019                 
                    
        Rationale: 
Board to approve the Draft Minutes of September 9, 2019.     
                            
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                                        4.2. Board of Education Draft Minutes of September 23, 2019                 
                    
        Rationale: 
Board to approve the Draft Minutes of September 23, 2019.     
                            
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                                        5. AUDIENCE TO CITIZENS/STAFF/STUDENTS                 
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                                        6. OPPORTUNITY TO ADD/DELETE AGENDA ITEMS                 
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                                        7. CONSENT AGENDA                 
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                                        7.1. Warrant of September 23, 2019                 
                    
        Rationale: 
Board to consent to Warrant of September 23, 2019 in the amount of $232,571.33.     
                            
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                                        7.2. Warrant of October 15, 2019                 
                    
        Rationale: 
Board to consent to Warrant of October 15, 2019 in the amount of $342,181.06.     
                            
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                                        7.3. 2nd Warning of 2020 Board of Education Meeting Schedule                 
                    
        Rationale: 
The Board will review and approve the 2020 Board of Education Meeting Schedule.      
                            
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                                        7.4. 2nd Warning - Curriculum Course Proposal - SHS Robotics                 
                    
        Rationale: 
2nd Warning - Curriculum Course Proposal - SHS Robotics for the Board to approve.     
                            
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                                        7.5. 2nd Warning - Curriculum  Proposal - Book - "Unbroken"                 
                    
        Rationale: 
Board to approve 2nd Warning - Curriculum -  Book - "Unbroken"     
                            
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                                        7.6. 2nd Warning - Curriculum - Book - "Woods Runner"                 
                    
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Board to approve 2nd Warning - Curriculum - Book - "Woods Runner."     
                            
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                                        8. NEW BUSINESS                 
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                                        8.1. Update on Track Project                 
                    
        Rationale: 
The Superintendent will update the Board on the Track Project.     
                            
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                                        8.2. Approval of Track Scoreboard                 
                    
        Rationale: 
The Board will approve the Track Scoreboard.     
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                                        8.3. Approval of Track Sound System                 
                    
        Rationale: 
The Board will review and approve the Track Sound System.     
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                                        8.4. Donation from the Somers Recreation Department towards the Sound System at the new high school track.                 
                    
        Rationale: 
The Board will review and approve the Somers Recreation Department donation of $12,000 towards the Sound System at the new high school track.     
                            
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                                        8.5. Donation from Somers High School Class of 2017 towards the Sound System for the high school track.                 
                    
        Rationale: 
The Board will review and approve the donation of $11,071 from the Somers High School Class of 2017 towards the Sound System for the high school track.     
                            
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                                        8.6. 1st Warning - Policy - DBS 5131.911 - Hazing/Bullying                 
                    
        Rationale: 
The Board is to review the policy 5131.911 on Hazing/Bullying.  Policy members can answer any questions. October 28th will be the consent of this policy.     
                            
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                                        8.7. 1st Warning of DBS Policy 5131.11 - Students - Conduct/Bullying                 
                    
        Rationale: 
The Board is to review the policy 5131.11 on Students - Conduct/Bullying.  Policy members can answer any questions.  October 28th will be the consent of this policy.     
                            
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                                        8.8. 1st Warning - DBS 0100 - Mission-Goals-Objectives                 
                    
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The Board is to review the policy  0100 - Mission-Goals-Objectives.  Policy members can answer any questions.  October 28th will be the consent of this policy.     
                            
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                                        8.9. 1st Warning - DBS Policy 6146 - Instruction Requirements/Standards of Proficiency                 
                    
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The Board is to review the policy 6146 - Instruction Requirements/Standards of Proficiency. Policy committee members can answer any questions.  October 28th will be the consent of this policy.     
                            
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                                        8.10. Approval of 2019-2020 Budget Revision Report                 
                    
        Rationale: 
The Board will review and approve the 2019-2020 Budget Revision Report.     
                            
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                                        8.11. Somers Public Schools Organization Chart w/ Summary                 
                    
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The Board will review and approve the Somers Public Schools Organization Chart w/ summary.     
                            
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                                        9. OLD BUSINESS                 
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                                        10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS                 
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                                        10.1. Summer Curriculum Writing 2019                 
                    
        Rationale: 
Dr. Zytka will be present to answer any questions.     
                            
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                                        10.2. 2019 SBAC Performance Report                 
                    
        Rationale: 
Dr. Zytka will present the Board the 2019 SBAC Performance Report and answer any questions.     
                            
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                                        10.3. Superintendent's Update                 
                    
        Rationale: 
Mr. Czapla will update the Board on current events.     
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                                        11. COMMITTEE REPORTS                 
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                                        11.1. CURRICULUM                 
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                                        11.2. POLICY                 
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                                        11.3. SALARY & NEGOTIATION                 
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                                        11.4. PLANNING                 
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                                        12. CREC UPDATE                 
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                                        13. ADJOURNMENT                 
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