March 27, 2023 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmk1vpzcl6uVHjQcvtWcNNw - 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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                                        3.1. Nathan Settevendemie, 6th Grade Student - Champion of 2023 Connecticut Spelling Bee                 
                    
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The BOE to recognize Nathan Settevendemie, a 6th-Grade student, as the Champion of the 2023 Connecticut Spelling Bee on March 5, 2023.  Nathan will participate in the Scripps National Spelling Bee May 31-June 2, 2023 in National Harbor, Maryland.  The finals will be broadcast on ION on June 1, 2023.     
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                                        3.2. Nicolas Colli, 5th Grade Student - 4th Place in Connecticut Spelling Bee                 
                    
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The Board to recognize Nicolas Colli, a 5th-grade student, who placed 4th in the Connecticut Spelling Bee on March 5, 2023.     
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                                        4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES                 
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                                        4.1. Approval of March 13, 2023 Public Hearing Draft Minutes                 
                    
        Rationale: 
The Board to review and approve the draft minutes from the Public Hearing on March 13, 2023.     
                            
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                                        4.2. Approval of March 13, 2023 Regular BOE Meeting Draft Minutes                 
                    
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The Board to review and approve the draft minutes from the regular BOE meeting on March 13, 2023.     
                            
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                                        5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS                 
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                                        5.1. Superintendent Update                 
                                            
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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 March 27, 2023                 
                    
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The Board to review and consent to the warrant of March 27, 2023.      
                            
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                                        7.2. Director of Curriculum Job Title                 
                    
        Rationale: 
A proposal to change the job title of Director of Curriculum.     
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                                        7.3. Leave of Absence                 
                    
        Rationale: 
Heather Benoit, Grade 1 Teacher, will be going on leave from approximately June 3, 2023 and will return to SES on November 6, 2023.     
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                                        7.4. Resignation                 
                    
        Rationale: 
Kate Bahler, SHS Guidance Counselor, is resigning effective June 30, 2023. 
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                                        7.5. Retirements                 
                    
        Rationale: 
The following staff will be resigning at the end of the 2022-2023 school year:
 
                            
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                                        8. OLD BUSINESS                 
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                                        9. NEW BUSINESS                 
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                                        9.1. May 2023 New York City Trip                 
                    
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Mr. Kyle Kipfer, SHS Art Teacher, will present the May 2023 trip to New York City to the BOE.     
                            
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                                        9.2. SHS Media Center                 
                    
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Rationale: A proposal to rename the Media Center at Somers High School to The Gagliarducci Media Center     
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                                        9.3. SES Feasibility Study                 
                    
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Rationale:  The Board to discuss a potential feasibility student to be conducted for SES.     
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                                        9.4. Director of Curriculum Job Title Change                 
                    
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Rationale: The Board to discuss the change of job title for the current Director of Curriculum.     
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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. Planning/Finance                  
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                                        10.4. Salary & Negotiations                  
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                                        11. CABE/CREC/State Dept. of Ed.                  
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                                        12. AUDIENCE TO CITIZENS/STAFF/STUDENTS                 
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                                        13. ADJOURNMENT                 
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