February 12, 2024 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES                 
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                                        3.1. Approval of the January 22, 2024 BOE Minutes                 
                    
        Rationale: 
The Board to review and approve the BOE minutes from January 22, 2024.     
                            
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                                        4. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS                 
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                                        4.1. Superintendent Update                 
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                                        4.2. Monthly Budget Report                 
                    
        Rationale: 
Stephanie Levin, Director of Business Services, will update the Board on the January budget.     
                            
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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 February 12, 2024                 
                    
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The Board to review and consent to the warrant of February 12, 2024.     
                            
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                                        6.2. 2nd Posting DBS Code 3541.32 - Transportation:  Special Transportation for School-Related Trips                 
                                            
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                                        6.3. Resignations                 
                    
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                                        7. OLD BUSINESS                 
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                                        7.1. Approval of Proposed SPS 2024-2025 Budget                 
                    
        Rationale: 
The Board to approve the proposed 2024-2025 Board of Education budget to move to the Board of Finance and then to Public Hearing. Dr. Galloway will be available to answer any questions.     
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                                        8. NEW BUSINESS                 
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                                        8.1. Educator Diversity Plan (Mandated by the state)                 
                    
        Rationale: 
Dr. Galloway will brief the Board on the Educator Diversity Plan for future approval.  This plan needs to be submitted to the state by March 15, 2024.     
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                                        8.2. Open Choice Program - Open Slots                 
                    
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The Board to review and approve the 20 slots on the Open Choice program. This is the same allocation as in the 2023-2024 school year.     
                            
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                                        9. COMMITTEE REPORTS                 
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                                        9.1. Curriculum                 
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                                        9.2. Policy                  
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                                        9.3. Planning/Finance                  
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                                        9.4. Salary & Negotiations                  
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                                        10. CABE/CREC/State Dept. of Ed./SEF                  
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                                        11. AUDIENCE TO CITIZENS/STAFF/STUDENTS                 
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                                        12. ADJOURNMENT                 
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