May 10, 2021 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 AND RECOGNITIONS                 
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                                        3.1. MBA CABE Leadership Awards                 
                    
        Rationale: 
Mrs. Margot Martello, Principal of Mabelle B. Avery Middle School, will present the MBA CABE Awards with the Board.     
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                                        4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES                 
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                                        4.1. Draft Minutes of April 26, 2021 Board of Education Meeting                 
                    
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Draft of Board April 26, 2021 minutes to review and approve.     
                            
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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. Warning of May 10, 2021 Warrant                 
                    
        Rationale: 
The Board will review and approve the Warrant of May 10, 2021 in the amount of $356,519.80.     
                            
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                                        7.2. Retirement of Director of Business Services                 
                    
        Rationale: 
Mr. William Boutwell will be retiring on August 27, 2021 from Somers Public Schools after 23 years in his position.     
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                                        8. NEW BUSINESS                 
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                                        8.1. CHOICE Program Update and Board approval of 20 Slots                 
                    
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CHOICE Open Slots for 2021-2022.  Board to vote on approval of 20 Slots.     
                            
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                                        8.2. 1st Warning of DBS 4118.5 - Equipment - Staff Telecommunications Acceptable Use Policy                 
                    
        Rationale: 
The Board will review the 1st Warning of DBS 4118.5 - Equipment - Staff Telecommunications Acceptable Use Policy.  Policy Committee is available for any questions.     
                            
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                                        8.3. 1st Warning of DBS 4118.51 - Employees Responsibility for Social Networking Websites                 
                    
        Rationale: 
The Board will review the 1st Warning of DBS 4118.51 - Employees Responsibility for Social Networking Websites.  Policy Committee is available for any questions.     
                            
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                                        8.4. 1st Warning of DBS 5125.3 - Student Health/Medical Records.                 
                    
        Rationale: 
The Board will review the 1st Warning of DBS 5125.3 - Student Health/Medical Records..  Policy Committee is available for any questions.     
                            
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                                        8.5. 1st Warning of DBS 6141.321- Instruction - Student Telecommunications Acceptable Use Policy                 
                    
        Rationale: 
The Board will review the 1st Warning of DBS 6141.321- Instruction - Student Telecommunications Acceptable Use Policy.  Policy Committee is available for any questions.     
                            
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                                        8.6. 1st Warning of DBS - 6141.32 Appendix A - Standards for District and Schools - www sites hosted on School property                 
                    
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The Board will review the 1st Warning of DBS 6141.32 Appendix A - Standards for District and Schools - www sites hosted on School property.  Policy Committee is available for any questions.     
                            
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                                        8.7. 1st Warning of DBS 6141.322 - Instruction - Computers:  Web Sites/Pages/Social Media                 
                    
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The Board will review the 1st Warning of DBS 6141.322 - Instruction - Computers:  Web Sites/Pages/Social Media.  Policy Committee is available for any questions.     
                            
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                                        8.8. 1st Warning DBS - 9132 - BYLAWS of the Board - Standing Committees                 
                    
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The Board will review the 1st Warning of DBS 9132 - BYLAWS of the Board - Standing Committees.  Policy Committee is available for any questions.     
                            
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                                        8.9. 1st Warning of DBS 9326.1 - BYLAWS of the Board - Minutes                 
                    
        Rationale: 
The Board will review the 1st Warning of DBS 9326.1 - BYLAWS of the Board - Minutes.    Policy Committee is available for any questions.     
                            
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                                        9. OLD BUSINESS                 
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                                        10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS                 
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                                        10.1. Budget Update for Third Quarter                 
                    
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Third Quarter Budget Updates including COVID-19 expenses.     
                            
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                                        10.2. Update on Diversity and Equity                 
                    
        Rationale: 
Mrs. Senecal will be present to discuss the attachment of Diversity and Equity.     
                            
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                                        10.3. Technology Year-end Update                 
                    
        Rationale: 
Mr. Rob Wilson will be present to discuss technology.     
                            
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                                        10.4. Superintendent Update                 
                    
        Rationale: 
The Superintendent 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. EXECUTIVE SESSION                 
                    
        Rationale: 
The Board will go into Executive Session to discuss the tentative 2021-2024 SESA Contract agreement. The Board will invite the Superintendent and the Director of Business Services into Executive Session. 
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                                        14. ADJOURNMENT                 
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