January 11, 2016 at 7:00 PM - BOE Meeting Template
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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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4.1. Curriculum Presentation - Math and World Language
Rationale:
Dr. Irene H. Zytka, Director of Curriculum, will give an update on the Math and World Language curricula. She will be available to answer any questions board members may have.
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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. Retirement Letter - B. Collin
Rationale:
Brett Collin, SW Technology Support, has submitted his retirement notification at the end of the 2015-2016 school year. Brett has been employed by the District for 15 years.
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7.3. Resignation Letter - V. Harris
Rationale:
Veronica Harris, Spanish Teacher at Somers High School, has handed in her letter of resignation effective December 23, 2015.
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8. NEW BUSINESS
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8.1. NEASC Informational Update
Rationale:
Cheryl Gustafson and Phil Goduti, Co-NEASC Chairs, will give the board an update on the self-study process they are going through with the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).
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8.2. Somers High School April Field Trip Request - Washington, D.C.
Rationale:
Mr. Philip Goduti, SHS Social Studies Teacher, has requested Board approval of a field trip to Washington, D. C. for students from April 8-10, 2016. Students will go to historic sites surrounding D.C. including several Smithsonian museums, the Arlington National Cemetery and, possibly, the White House. Students will also tour the Capitol and memorials.
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8.3. Warning of DBS Code 5141.4: Reporting of Child Abuse, Neglect and Sexual Assualt
Rationale:
The Policy Committee has reviewed this revised policy as recommended by CABE and is bringing to the board for first warning. Second warning/adoption will be included on the 1/25/16 agenda.
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9. OLD BUSINESS
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9.1. Second Warning/Adoption of DBS Code 5113.2 - Truancy
Rationale:
The Policy Committee has reviewed this policy and has first and second warned it as recommended by CABE.
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9.2. Second Warning/Adoption of DBS Code 6146.2 - Proficiency Testing
Rationale:
The Policy Committee has reviewed this new policy and has first and second warned it as recommended by CABE.
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10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
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10.1. 2016-2017 Draft Budget
Rationale:
Dr. Suffredini and Mr. Boutwell will give the BOE an overview of the draft for the 2016-2017 budget.
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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. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Superintendent of Schools Mid-Year Evaluation
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14. ADJOURNMENT
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