October 26, 2020 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES                 
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                                        3.1. Draft Minutes of October 13, 2020                 
                    
        Rationale: 
The  Board is to review and approve the draft minutes of the Board of Education meeting on October 13, 2020.     
                            
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                                        4. AUDIENCE TO CITIZENS/STAFF/STUDENTS                 
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                                        5. OPPORTUNITY TO ADD/DELETE AGENDA ITEMS                 
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                                        6. CONSENT AGENDA                 
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                                        6.1. Warrant of October 26, 2020                 
                    
        Rationale: 
The Board will review and give consent to the warrant of October 26, 2020 in the amount of $97,395.95.     
                            
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                                        6.2. Resignation of Speech & Language Teacher                 
                    
        Rationale: 
Mrs. Stephanie Jodice, Somers Elementary School Speech and Language Teacher, has put in her resignation.  She was with Somers Public Schools for 10 years.     
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                                        6.3. Retirement of Director of Cafeteria                 
                    
        Rationale: 
Mrs. Leslie Gengenbach will be retiring at the end of November, 2020.  She has been over the cafeterias in the system and worked daily at Somers High School.  She has been with Somers Public Schools since 1989.     
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                                        6.4. Retirement of MBA Custodian                 
                    
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Mr. Gary Kane, 2nd shift custodian at Mabelle B. Avery Middle School,  will be leaving us on January 2, 2021.  He has been with Somers Public Schools since 2004.     
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                                        7. NEW BUSINESS                 
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                                        7.1. 2021-2022 Budget Process and Calendar                 
                    
        Rationale: 
The Board is to review and approve the 2021-2022 Budget Process and Calendar.     
                            
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                                        8. OLD BUSINESS                 
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                                        9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS                 
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                                        9.1. 2020 Veteran's Day Report                 
                    
        Rationale: 
Mrs. Senecal has prepared a report on the 2020 Veteran's Day.     
                            
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                                        9.2. Diversity & Equity Plan Update                 
                    
        Rationale: 
Mrs. Senecal has prepared the Diversity and Equity Plan Update.     
                            
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                                        9.3. Technology 5-Year Plan                 
                    
        Rationale: 
Mr. Rob Wilson has updated the Technology 5-Year Plan and will  answer any questions.     
                            
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                                        9.4. Superintendent's Update                 
                    
        Rationale: 
Mr. Czapla will update the Board of Education on issues of Somers Public Schools.     
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                                        10. COMMITTEE REPORTS                 
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                                        10.1. CURRICULUM                 
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                                        10.2. POLICY                 
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                                        10.3. SALARY & NEGOTIATION                 
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                                        10.4. PLANNING                 
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                                        11. CREC UPDATE                 
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                                        12. ADJOURNMENT                 
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