November 13, 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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                                        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. Donations                 
                    
        Rationale: 
Somers Public Schools has received donations in the past month.  Somers Education Foundation has granted 14 staff requests and the Somers High School R & D Electrathon Program as also received donations.     
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                                        7.2. Warrant of November 13, 2017                 
                    
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Warrant of November 13, 2017 for Board approval.     
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                                        7.3. 2017-2018 Budget Revisions                 
                    
        Rationale: 
The attached report will show revisions to the 2017-2018.  Mr. Boutwell will be present for any questions.     
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                                        8. NEW BUSINESS                 
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                                        8.1. 1st Warning -  SHS Curriculum Proposal - English novel "Things Fall Apart"                 
                    
        Rationale: 
1st Warning -  SHS Curriculum Proposal - English novel "Things Fall Apart".  The Curriculum Committee has met and is available for discussion.  The 2nd warning will be November 27th.     
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                                        8.2. 1st Warning -  SHS Curriculum Proposal - New Course - Mathematics Skills Intervention.                   
                    
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1st Warning -  SHS Curriculum Proposal - New Course - Mathematics Skills Intervention.  The Curriculum Committee has met and is available for discussion.  The 2nd warning will be November 27th.     
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                                        8.3. 1st Warning -  SHS Curriculum Proposal - New Course - English - Literacy Skills.                 
                    
        Rationale: 
1st Warning -  SHS Curriculum Proposal - New Course - English - Literacy Skills.   The Curriculum Committee has met and is available for discussion.  The 2nd warning will be November 27th.     
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                                        8.4. 1st Warning -  SHS Curriculum Proposal - New Course - French 1.                 
                    
        Rationale: 
1st Warning -  SHS Curriculum Proposal - New Course - French 1.   The Curriculum Committee has met and is available for discussion.  The 2nd warning will be November 27th.     
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                                        9. OLD BUSINESS                 
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                                        9.1. 2nd Warning - DBS 3520.13- Operations                 
                    
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            2nd Warning of DBS Code 3520.13- Operations. The Policy Committee has reviewed this policy and is recommending the attached changes.  | 
    
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                                        9.2. 2nd Warning of DBS Code 4112.2 - Certification.                 
                    
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2nd Warning of DBS Code 4112.2 - Certification.  The Policy Committee has reviewed this policy and is recommending the attached changes.       
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                                        9.3. 2nd Warning DBS Code 5144.1 - Use of Physical Force                 
                    
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2nd Warning of DBS Code 5144.1 - Use of Physical Force.  The Policy Committee has reviewed this policy and is recommending the attached changes.       
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                                        9.4. 2nd Warning - DBS Code 6146.2 State Testing                 
                    
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2nd Warning of DBS Code 6146.2 State Testing.  The Policy Committee has reviewed this policy and is recommending the attached changes.       
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                                        10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS                 
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                                        10.1. Curriculum Report on Art, Music and Business                 
                    
        Rationale: 
Dr. Irene Zytka will give presentation on the Art, Music and Business Curriculums.     
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                                        10.2. Professional Development                 
                    
        Rationale: 
Dr. Irene Zytka will present the Board of Education a summary of Professional Developement for staff for the 2017-18 school year.     
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                                        10.3. Superintendent's Update                 
                    
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Superintendent Czapla will give the Board of Education an update.     
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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 & NEGOTIATION                 
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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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