September 11, 2017 at 7:00 PM - 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. DRAFT Minutes of Board Meeting of 8/28/2017                 
                    
        Rationale: 
Draft Minutes of the August 28, 2017 for the Board of Education to review and vote on.     
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                                        4. AUDIENCE TO CITIZENS/STAFF/STUDENTS                 
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                                        5. CORRESPONDENCE                 
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                                        6. OPPORTUNITY TO ADD/DELETE AGENDA ITEMS                 
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                                        7. CONSENT AGENDA                 
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                                        7.1. Approval of Bills                 
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                                        7.2. Resignation of Mr. Alan Reichle - MBA Alt Ed Teacher                 
                    
        Rationale: 
Mr. Alan Reichle resigned on 8/28/17 from the Alt Ed Position at MBA.     
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                                        7.3. Leave of Absence request by Ed Cunningham, SES Head Custodian.                 
                    
        Rationale: 
The board is requested to grant Mr. Ed Cunningham, SES Head Custodian, a year leave of absence without pay.     
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                                        8. NEW BUSINESS                 
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                                        8.1. First Warning of DBS Code 6172 - Alternative Education Programs                 
                    
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First Warning of DBS Code 6172 - Alternative Education Programs.  The Policy Committee has reviewed this policy and is recommending the attached changes.  Second warning /adoption will be included on the 9/25/17 agenda.     
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                                        8.2. First Warning DBS Code 5121 - Examinations/Grading/Rating                 
                    
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First Warning DBS Code 5121 - Examinations/Grading/Rating.  The Policy Committee has reviewed this policy and is recommending the changes.  Second warning /adoption will be included on the 9/25/17 agenda.     
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                                        8.3. First Warning 4131 - Staff Development                 
                    
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First Warning 4131 - Staff Development.  The Policy Committee has reviewed this policy and is recommending the changes.  Second warning /adoption will be included on the 9/25/17 agenda.     
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                                        8.4. First Warning on DBS Code 7230.2  Indoor Air Quality.                 
                    
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First Warning on DBS Code 7230.2  Indoor Air Quality.  The Policy Committee has reviewed this policy and is recommending the changes.  Second warning /adoption will be included on the 9/25/17 agenda.     
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                                        8.5. Superintendent's Evaluation Format                 
                    
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The Superintendent will be available to discuss this format.     
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                                        9. OLD BUSINESS                 
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                                        9.1. 2nd Warning of DBS 6145.10 Curriculum - Extracurricular Activities.                 
                    
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2nd Warning of DBS 6145.10 Curriculum - Extracurricular Activities.   The Policy Committee has reviewed this policy and is recommending adoption.     
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                                        10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS                 
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                                        10.1. MBA Building Goals                 
                    
        Rationale: 
Mr. Clay Krevolin, Principal of Mabelle B. Avery Middle School will present the building goals.     
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                                        10.2. Somers High School NEASC Report                 
                    
        Rationale: 
Mr. Gary Cotzin, Prinicpal of Somers High School will discuss the NEASC Report with the board.     
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                                        10.3. Somers Summer Schools Reports                 
                    
        Rationale: 
Dr, Messina and Mr. Gary Cotzin will present their reports to the board on Summer School.     
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                                        10.4. Capital Projects Update                 
                    
        Rationale: 
Mr. Bill Boutwell will be there at the meeting to discuss this report with the board.     
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                                        10.5. Superintendent's Goals for School Year 2017-2018                 
                    
        Rationale: 
Superintendent will be there to answer any questions on his goals for this year.     
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                                        11. COMMITTEE REPORTS                 
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                                        11.1. Budget                 
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                                        11.2. Curriculum                 
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                                        11.3. Policy                 
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                                        11.4. Salary & Negotiations                 
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                                        11.5. Planning                 
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                                        11.6. Other Committees                 
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                                        12. OTHER                 
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                                        13. ADJOURNMENT                 
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