November 13, 2023 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 RECOGNITION                 
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                                        3.1. Krista Cherry, BOE Secretary                 
                    
        Rationale: 
Dr. Galloway and the Board of Education to recognize Krista Cherry for her four years of service to Somers Board of Education.     
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                                        3.2. Bob Hall, Technical Volunteer                 
                    
        Rationale: 
Dr. Galloway and the Board of Education to recognize Bob Hall for his years of technical service and support to the music and arts programs.     
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                                        4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES                 
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                                        4.1. Approval of the October 23, 2023 BOE Minutes                 
                    
        Rationale: 
The Board to review and approve the minutes from October 23, 2023.     
                            
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                                        4.2. Approval of the October 23, 2023 Special BOE Minutes                 
                    
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The Board to review and approve the minutes from the Special BOE meeting on October 23, 2023.     
                            
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                                        5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS                 
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                                        5.1. Superintendent Update                 
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                                        5.2. Veterans' Day Report                 
                    
        Rationale: 
Superintendent Galloway will update the BOE on the Veterans' Day events.     
                            
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                                        5.3. Standardized Assessment Data Summary - 2023                 
                    
        Rationale: 
Dina Senecal, Senior Director of Curriculum and Instructional Operations, will present the findings to the BOE.      
                            
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                                        5.4. Monthly Budget Report                 
                    
        Rationale: 
Stephanie Levin, Director of Business Services, will update the BOE on the monthly budget.     
                            
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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 November 13, 2023                 
                    
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The Board to review and consent to the warrant of November 13, 2023.     
                            
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                                        7.2. Resignation                 
                    
        Rationale: 
Amanda Carabine, SES Paraeducator, is resigning with her last day being November 10, 2023. Amanda has served SPS for two years.     
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                                        7.3. Leave of Absence                 
                    
        Rationale: 
Amanda Morrisino, MBA Math Interventionist, will be taking a leave of absence on approximately February 9, 2024 through the end of the school year.     
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                                        7.4. Retirement                 
                    
        Rationale: 
Mary Jane Russell, Grade 2 Teacher, will be retiring at the end of the 2023-2024 school year after 38 years of service at Somers Public Schools.       
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                                        8. OLD BUSINESS                 
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                                        8.1. 2nd Posting of Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)                 
                    
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The Board to approve the Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).     
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                                        9. NEW BUSINESS                 
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                                        9.1. 1st Posting DBS Code 2400.1 - Superintendent Evaluation                 
                                            
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                                        9.2. 1st Posting DBS Code 4118.11 -- Discrimination                 
                                            
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                                        9.3. 1st Posting DBS Code 6159 - Instruction - Individualized Education Program / Special Education Program                 
                                            
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                                        9.4. 1st Posting DBS Code 5145.15 - Students - Directory Information                 
                                            
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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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