August 24, 2020 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Meeting
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                                        1. CALL TO ORDER                 
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                                        2. RECOGNITION                 
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                                        2.1. Mrs. Lynda Thornton, Assistant Principal of Mabelle B. Avery Middle School                 
                    
        Rationale: 
The Board recognizes the addition to Somers Public Schools in Mrs. Lynda Thornton, Assistant Principal of Mabelle B. Avery Middle School.     
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                                        3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES                 
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                                        3.1. Draft Minutes of Special Meeting of August 6, 2020.                 
                    
        Rationale: 
Board to review and approve Special Minutes of BOE Meeting of August 6, 2020.     
                            
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                                        4. OPPORTUNITY TO ADD/DELETE AGENDA ITEMS                 
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                                        5. CONSENT AGENDA                 
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                                        5.1. Childrearing Leave                 
                    
        Rationale: 
Mrs. Caitlin Heintz, teacher from Somers Elementary, requesting a childrearing leave through December 31, 2020.     
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                                        5.2. Warrant of July 27, 2020, August 10, 2020 and August 24, 2020                 
                    
        Rationale: 
The Board to consent to the warrants of July 27, 2020 in the amount of $403,075.30, August 10, 2020 in the amount of $353,589.94, and August 24, 2020 in the amount of $191,921.46.     
                            
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                                        6. NEW BUSINESS                 
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                                        6.1. Approval of Heat/Snow Day Remote Learning (Pending CSDE approval)                 
                    
        Rationale: 
The Board to approve heat/snow day Remote Learning (pending CSDE approval).     
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                                        6.2. Approval of 2019-20 Budget Transfers                 
                    
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The Board to approve the 2019-20 Budget Transfers.     
                            
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                                        6.3. DBS Policy 5118 - Non-Resident Attendance                 
                    
        Rationale: 
The Board to approve the DBS Policy 5118 on Non-Resident Attendance.     
                            
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                                        7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS                 
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                                        7.1. Superintendent Update                 
                    
        Rationale: 
The Board will hear from the Superintendent on updates at Somers Public Schools.     
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                                        7.2. Professional Development Report                 
                    
        Rationale: 
Mrs. Senecal, Director of Curriculum, will be presenting the Professional Development Report.     
                            
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                                        8. COMMITTEE REPORTS                 
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                                        8.1. CURRICULUM                 
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                                        8.2. POLICY                 
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                                        8.3. SALARY & NEGOTIATION                 
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                                        8.4. PLANNING                 
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                                        9. EXECUTIVE SESSION                 
                    
        Rationale: 
The Board will invite Mr. Czapla and Mr. Boutwell into the Executive Session to discuss the Nurses' MOU (Memorandum of Understanding).     
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                                        10. ADJOURNMENT                 
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