September 13, 2021 at 7:00 PM - Somers 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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                                        4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES                 
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                                        4.1. Special BOE Meeting draft minutes of June 10, 2021.                 
                    
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                            The BOE will review and consent the Draft Minutes of BOE Special Meeting on June 10, 2021. 
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                                        4.2. BOE Meeting draft minutes of June 28, 2021                 
                    
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The Board will review and consent the BOE Meeting of June 28, 2021     
                            
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                                        4.3.  Special BOE Meeting draft minutes of July 26, 2021                 
                    
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The BOE will review and consent the Draft Minutes of BOE Special Meeting on July 26, 2021.     
                            
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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 July 12, 2021                 
                    
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Warrant of July 12, 2021 for Board consent.     
                            
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                                        6.2. Warrant of July 19, 2021                 
                    
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Warrant of July 19, 2021 for Board consent.     
                            
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                                        6.3. Warrant of July 26, 2021                 
                    
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Warrant of July 26, 2021 for Board consent.     
                            
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                                        6.4. Warrant of August 10, 2021                 
                    
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Warrant of August 10, 2021 for Board consent.     
                            
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                                        6.5. Warrant of  August 23, 2021                 
                    
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Warrant of  August 23, 2021 Board consent.     
                            
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                                        6.6. Warrant of September 13, 2021                 
                    
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Warrant of September 13, 2021 for Board consent.     
                            
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                                        6.7. 2nd Warning of Somers DBS Policy 5127 - Student Graduation                 
                    
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Board to review and consent 2nd Warning of Somers DBS Policy 5127 - Student Graduation     
                            
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                                        6.8. 2nd Warning of Somers DBS Policy 9271 - Board By-laws                 
                    
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The Board to review and consent to Somers DBS Policy 9271- Board By-laws.     
                            
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                                        6.9. 2nd Warning of Somers DBS Policy 3516.11 - Pest Control                 
                    
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The Board to review and consent to Somers DBS Policy 3516.11 - Pest Control     
                            
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                                        6.10. 2nd Warning of Somers DBS Policy 4111.2 - Personnel Recruitment                 
                    
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The Board to review and consent to  Somers DBS Policy 4111.2 - Personnel Recruitment     
                            
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                                        6.11. Resignations of two teachers.                 
                    
        Rationale: 
Mrs. Erin Scholes, Grade 7 Math and Ms. Brigid Gauthier, Grade 8 Math handed in their resignations on July 21, 2021     
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                                        6.12. Resignation of a ParaEducator and Secretary                 
                    
        Rationale: 
Mrs. Bailey Russell, MBA Media ParaEducator resigned on August 23, 2021 and Mrs. Donna Pallotti, SHS Attendance Secretary resigned on August 25, 2021     
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                                        7. NEW BUSINESS                 
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                                        7.1. Approval of MBA Field Improvement Donation                 
                    
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Attached the Board will review and approve the MBA Field Improvement Donation     
                            
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                                        7.2. Approval of 2020-2021 Budget Transfers                 
                    
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For the Board to review and approve the 2020-2021 Budget Transfers.     
                            
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                                        7.3. Approval of T-Eval Flexibilities for 2021-2022 School Year                 
                    
        Rationale: 
Mrs. Senecal will be here to answer any questions.     
                            
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                                        7.4. 1st Warning of Somers DBS Policy - 2210.3 Staff  Covid-19 Vaccinations                 
                    
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The Board will review the 1st Warning of Somers DBS Policy - 2210.3 Staff Covid-19 Vaccinations.     
                            
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                                        7.5. 1st Warning of Somers DBS Code  9273 Civility Code                 
                    
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The Board will review the 1st Warning of Somers DBS 9273 Code Civility Code.  Policy Committee members are available for questions.     
                            
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                                        7.6. 1st Warning of Somers DBS Code 9221 Method of Filling Vacancies.                 
                    
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The Board will review the 1st Warning of Somers DBS Code 9221 Method of Filling Vacancies.  Policy Committee members are available for questions.     
                            
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                                        7.7. Committee Review of "District's Professional Development Diversity, Equity, & Inclusivity Training"                 
                    
        Rationale: 
The Board to consent to forming "a committee to review the District's Professional Development Diversity, Equity, & Inclusivity training to determine if portions of it violate DBS code 0521."     
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                                        8. OLD BUSINESS                 
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                                        9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS                 
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                                        9.1. Superintendent Update                 
                    
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The Superintendent will update the Board on events.     
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                                        9.2. 2021-2022 New Staff Update                 
                    
        Rationale: 
2021-2022 New Staff Update     
                            
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                                        9.3. Student Activity Account Report                 
                    
        Rationale: 
Director of Finances, Stephanie Levin will be there to answer any questions.     
                            
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                                        10. COMMITTEE REPORTS                 
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                                        10.1. Curriculum Committee                 
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                                        10.2. Policy Committee                 
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                                        10.3. Planning Committee                 
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                                        10.4. Salary & Negotiations Committee                 
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                                        11. CREC UPDATE                 
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                                        12. AUDIENCE TO CITIZENS/STAFF/STUDENTS                 
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                                        13. ADJOURNMENT                 
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