November 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Somers Board of Education Regular Meeting
| Agenda |
|---|
|
1. CALL TO ORDER
|
|
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
|
|
3. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
|
|
3.1. Recognition of Jan Martin and Carl Stebbins
Rationale:
Dr. Galloway and Anne Kirkpatrick to recognize Jan Martin and Carl Stebbins for their service on the Board of Education.
|
|
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
|
|
4.1. Approval of the October 27, 2025 BOE Meeting Minutes
Rationale:
The Board to review and approve the minutes from the October 27, 2025 Board meeting.
Attachments:
()
|
|
5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
|
|
5.1. Superintendent Update
|
|
5.2. 2025-2026 Superintendent Goals
Rationale:
Dr. Galloway will present this school year's goals to the Board.
|
|
5.3. Monthly Budget Report
Rationale:
Stephanie Levin, Director of Business Services, will update the Board on the monthly budget report.
|
|
6. OPPORTUNITY TO ADD/DELETE AGENDA ITEMS
|
|
7. CONSENT AGENDA
|
|
7.1. Warrant of November 10, 2025
Rationale:
The Board to review and consent to the warrant of November 10, 2025.
Attachments:
()
|
|
7.2. 2nd Posting of CIP Projects
Rationale:
The Board to approve to move projects to CIP.
|
|
7.3. 2nd Posting - New Course - UCONN/ECE Personal Finance
Attachments:
()
|
|
7.4. 2nd Posting - New Course - UCONN/ECE Environmental Science
Attachments:
()
|
|
7.5. 2nd Posting - Course Modification - UCONN/ECE Fundamentals/Ear Training I (formerly Music Theory)
Attachments:
()
|
|
7.6. 2nd Posting - Course Modification - UCONN/ECE Popular Music and Diversity in American Society (formerly Music in Society)
Attachments:
()
|
|
7.7. 2nd Posting - New Course - Data Science
Attachments:
()
|
|
7.8. 2nd Posting - New Course - Welding
Attachments:
()
|
|
8. OLD BUSINESS
|
|
9. NEW BUSINESS
|
|
9.1. 2026 Spain Field Trip
Rationale:
Carlos Mezger, SHS World Language and Technology Teacher, will present the spring 2026 Spain trip to the Board for approval.
|
|
9.2. Board to Approve SES Paraeducator Hire
Rationale:
The Board to review and approve the hiring of Isabella Frijia as SES Paraeducator per DBS Code 4112.8 - Nepotism.
|
|
9.3. 1st Posting DBS Code 1312.3 - Library Material Review
Attachments:
()
|
|
9.4. 1st Posting DBS Code 1312.4 - Library Collection/Development
Attachments:
()
|
|
9.5. 1st Posting DBS Code 1312.5 - Library Display
Attachments:
()
|
|
9.6. 1st Posting DBS Code 5114 - Suspension/Expulsion
Attachments:
()
|
|
9.7. 1st Posting DBS Code 5131.911 - School Climate Regulation
Attachments:
()
|
|
9.8. 1st Posting DBS Code 5144.5 - Restorative Practices Response
Attachments:
()
|
|
9.9. 1st Posting DBS Code 6159 - Individualized Education Program
Attachments:
()
|
|
9.10. 1st Posting DBS Code 6171 - Special Education
Attachments:
()
|
|
9.11. 1st Posting DBS Code 6171.2 - Preschool Special Education
Attachments:
()
|
|
10. COMMITTEE REPORTS
|
|
10.1. Curriculum
|
|
10.2. Policy
|
|
10.3. Planning/Finance (next meeting 12/1/25, 5 p.m.)
|
|
10.4. Salary & Negotiations
|
|
10.5. Building
|
|
11. CIP/CREC/SEF
|
|
12. ADVANCE CALENDAR
|
|
13. AUDIENCE TO CITIZENS/STAFF/STUDENTS
|
|
14. ADJOURNMENT
|
