November 11, 2024 at 7:00 PM - Somers Board of Education Regular 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. Recognition of Robert Sigafose                 
                    
        Rationale: 
Dr. Galloway to recognize Robert Sigafose, previous Mabelle B. Avery Middle School crossing guard and current volunteer hall monitor.     
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                                        4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES                 
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                                        4.1. Approval of the October 28, 2024 BOE Minutes                 
                    
        Rationale: 
The Board to review and approve the minutes from the October 28, 2024 Board meeting.     
                            
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                                        5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS                 
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                                        5.1. Superintendent Update                 
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                                        5.2. Introduction of Dr. Michael Dietter, MBA Assistant Principal                 
                    
        Rationale: 
Dr. Galloway will introduce Dr. Michael Dietter, MBA Assistant Principal, to the Board.     
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                                        5.3. Monthly Budget Report                 
                    
        Rationale: 
Stephanie Levin, Director of Business Services, will update the Board on the monthly budget.     
                            
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                                        5.4. Superintendent Goals                 
                    
        Rationale: 
Dr. Galloway will present his goals to the Board.     
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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 11, 2024                 
                    
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The Board to review and consent to the warrant of November 11, 2024.     
                            
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                                        7.2. Leave of Absence                 
                    
        Rationale: 
Heather Benoit, Grade 1 Teacher, will be taking a leave of absence approximately January 27, 2025 through the end of the school year.     
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                                        8. OLD BUSINESS                 
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                                        9. NEW BUSINESS                 
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                                        9.1. Investment Policy Statement                 
                    
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The Board to review and approve the revised Investment Policy Statement. Board Member, Mike Briggs, will be able to speak about this from a Planning/Finance Committee perspective.     
                            
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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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                                        10.5. Building                 
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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. ADJOURNMENT                 
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