November 27, 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. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Rationale:
Superintendent Galloway will begin by opening nominations for BOE Chair.
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4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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4.1. Approval of the November 13, 2023 BOE Minutes
Rationale:
The Board to review and approve the minutes from November 13, 2023.
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5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
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5.1. Superintendent Update
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5.2. SHS Student Representatives' Report
Rationale:
Jake Breton, Kinsey Loupe, and Emma Cicciarella, Grade 11 students, will update the BOE on SHS events.
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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 27, 2023
Rationale:
The Board to review and consent to the warrant of November 27, 2023.
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7.2. Resignation
Rationale:
Makenna Tucker, SES PreK Paraeducator, will be resigning effective February 15, 2024.
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7.3. 2nd Posting DBS Code 2400.1 - Superintendent Evaluation
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7.4. 2nd Posting DBS Code 4118.11 - Discrimination
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7.5. 2nd Posting DBS Code 6159 - Instruction - Individualized Education Program / Special Education Program
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7.6. 2nd Posting DBS Code 5145.15 - Students - Directory Information
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8. OLD BUSINESS
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9. NEW BUSINESS
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9.1. 2024 Washington D.C. Trip
Rationale:
Mr. Phil Goduti, SHS History Teacher, will present the 2024 Washington D.C. trip to the Board.
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9.2. 1st Posting DBS Code 1230 - Booster Club
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9.3. 1st Posting DBS Code 1312 - Public Complaints
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9.4. 1st Posting DBS Code 3541.32 - Special Transportation for School-Related Trips
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9.5. 1st Posting New Course Proposal - Percussion Ensemble
Rationale:
Dina Senecal, Senior Director of Curriculum and Instructional Operations, will be available to answer any questions.
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9.6. 1st Posting New Course Proposal - Traditional Crafts in Modern Times
Rationale:
Dina Senecal, Senior Director of Curriculum and Instructional Operations, will be available to answer any questions.
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9.7. 1st Posting New Course Proposal - Life Skills/Transition
Rationale:
Dina Senecal, Senior Director of Curriculum and Instructional Operations, will be available to answer any questions.
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9.8. 1st Posting New Course Proposal - Film Studies / Visual Literacy
Rationale:
Dina Senecal, Senior Director of Curriculum and Instructional Operations, will be available to answer any questions.
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9.9. 1st Posting New Course Proposal - Architectural Design 2
Rationale:
Dina Senecal, Senior Director of Curriculum and Instructional Operations, will be available to answer any questions.
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9.10. 1st Posting Major Modification to Existing Course - ECE / AP Physics
Rationale:
Dina Senecal, Senior Director of Curriculum and Instructional Operations, will be available to answer any questions.
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9.11. 1st Posting Major Modification to Existing Course - Yearbook Team
Rationale:
Dina Senecal, Senior Director of Curriculum and Instructional Operations, will be available to answer any questions.
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9.12. 1st Posting New Novel Request - "Can't Hurt Me" by David Goggins
Rationale:
Dina Senecal, Senior Director of Curriculum and Instructional Operations, will be available to answer any questions.
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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./SEF
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12. AUDIENCE TO CITIZENS/STAFF/STUDENTS
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13. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Rationale:
The Board to enter into Executive Session for discussion with the Salary and Negotiations Committee and invite Dr. Galloway and Stephanie Levin, Director of Business Services, into Executive Session.
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14. ADJOURNMENT
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