Somers Board of Education Special Meeting
Monday, April 1, 2024 6:00 PM
Somers Board of Education Chambers, 1 Vision Boulevard, Somers, CT 06071
“The Somers Public Schools strives to be an exceptional and innovative educational community.”
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BOE Special Meeting
Monday, April 1 · 6:00 – 7:00pm
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AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. 2024-2025 BUDGET
3. ADJOURNMENT
Somers Board of Education Special Meeting
Monday, April 1, 2024 6:00 PM
Somers Board of Education Chambers, 1 Vision Boulevard, Somers, CT 06071
“The Somers Public Schools strives to be an exceptional and innovative educational community.”
Google Meet Only:
BOE Special Meeting
Monday, April 1 · 6:00 – 7:00pm
Time zone: America/New York
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/bic-bncr-yvv
Or dial: (US) +1 631-769-5055 PIN: 805 058 758#
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. 2024-2025 BUDGET
3. ADJOURNMENT
This meeting is also being live-streamed and video-recorded and will be available for viewing on the Town’s website in both real-time and after-the-fact.
Meeting ID: 817 6628 3601
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TOWN OF SOMERS
Conservation Commission
600 Main Street
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2024
7:00 PM TOWN HALL
AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. OLD BUSINESS
1. Discussion/Possible Decision Application/Jurisdictional Ruling #802: 144 Watchaug Road, Soil Deposition in Upland Review Area. Matt Moylan.
III. NEW BUSINESS
1. Application #803: 449-455 Billings Road (Drainage Easement). Pipe section of watercourse to eliminate washouts. Town of Somers.
2. Request to Modify Application #793: 700 Main Street. Restore flow within watercourse to correct flooding. Northern CT Land Trust.
3. Wetland Informational Flyer
4. Approve use of Conservation Funds
IV. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
V. STAFF REPORT
VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND BILLS
1. Journal Inquirer bill for $47.22 – February public notice.
Boards and Commissions: Appointments/Resignations:
Appointment of John Nejfelt to the Housing Authority with a term expiring on 12.22.2024
OPPORTUNITY TO ADD URGENT AGENDA ITEMS
FINANCE
Transfers and Appropriations
CFO Finance Report/Updates
Presentation of Scheduled Payments
UPDATES FROM BOARDS AND COMMISSION:
Conservation Commission Update – Chairman Joan Formeister and Vice Chair Drew Kukucka
PENDING BUSINESS – None
NEW BUSINESS
Accept Resignation of Firefighter/EMT John Sarnik effective 4/26/24.
Accept Resignation of Fire Chief John Roache with an effective date of 5/3/24
Discussion, Review, and vote on proposed Fire Chief Job Position Description.
Discussion, Review and vote on new Salary for Fire Chief Position
Approval of Minutes of March 21, 2024, Regular Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.
The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting from March 21, 2024, and that minutes of said meeting be approved.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Discussion regarding engagement of Judge Robert Killian as Special Master for the Angel Fund. Documents contain information exempt from disclosure and protected under C.G.S. 1-210(2) and (11).
Boards and Commissions: Appointments/Resignations:
OPPORTUNITY TO ADD URGENT AGENDA ITEMS
FINANCE
Transfers and Appropriations
CFO Finance Report/Updates
Presentation of Scheduled Payments
UPDATES FROM BOARDS AND COMMISSION:
Economic Development Commission Update – Chairman Jim O’Hearn
PENDING BUSINESS – None
NEW BUSINESS
Request for a Specialty Stipend for the School Resource Officer (SRO) Position. Kim Littig
Staffing Request: Request to hire Michael Dalessio for the full-time position of Highway Crew Leader with an hourly rate of $28.50 and a start date of May 6, 2024. Todd Rolland
Discussion and Possible Action on Revision of Ordinance 179-13 Article V – Payment of Motor Vehicle Taxes in Installments. Brian Wissinger
Discussion and Possible Action on Revision of Volunteer Firefighter Pension Plan Monthly Multiplier. Brian Wissinger
Separation Payout Request: Retirement payout for Ken Grout in the amount of $19,376.95. Brian Wissinger
Approval of Minutes of April 4, 2024, Regular Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.
The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting from April 4, 2024, and that minutes of said meeting be approved.
Somers Board of Education Meeting Monday, April 22, 2024 7:00 PM
Somers High School Auditorium, 5 Vision Boulevard, Somers, CT 06071
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of the March 25, 2024 BOE Minutes 3
The Board to review and approve the BOE minutes from March 25, 2024.
Approval of the April I, 2024 BOE Minutes 7
The Board to review and approve the BOE minutes from the special meeting on April I, 2024.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Superintendent Update
SES STEM/Robotics Club
Lynn Erickson, SES K-5 STEM Instructional Leader, will update the Board on the STEM/Robotics After School Club at SESSES FundraiserMelissa Mucci, SES Principal and Ellie Reissig, a 3rd-grade student, will update the Board regarding her fundraiser providing students and staff with Solar Eclipse Glasses for the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024.
Student Engineering Project SHS student, Hunter Gaskell, will present to the Board a final model of a home with a virtual tour to highlight SHS’ architecture and independent student project program.
SHS Student Representatives SHS students, Yanni Karaja, Nico Skalski, and Natalie Hoague, will update the Board on recent SHS events.
CAS Award for Middle-Level School of the Year Ms. Tiffany Caouette, Assistant Executive Director of CAS, will present the award for Middle Level School of the Year to Mrs. Margot Ma1tello, MBA Principal, and Dr. Hannah Dill, MBA Assistant Principal.
Monthly Budget Report Stephanie Levin, Director of Business Services, will update the Board on the monthly budget.
OPPORTUNITY TO ADD/DELETE AGENDA ITEMS
CONSENT AGENDA
Warrant of April 8, 2024 9
The Board to review and consent to the warrant of April 8, 2024.
Warrant of April 22, 2024 13
The Board to review and consent to the warrant of April 22, 2024.
Resignations
David Brown, SHS Principal, will resign with his last day on June 30,
Olivia Kelly, SES Nurse, will resign with her last day on June 12,
Leave of Absence
Megan Schneider, Kindergarten Teacher, will be taking a leave of absence from August 26, 2024 through November 15, 2024.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Recognition of Somers Education Foundation Discussion
The Board to discuss recognizing the 20th Anniversary of the Somers Education Foundation.
2023-2024 Graduation Date
The Board to approve the Graduation date for Tuesday, June 11, 2024. The last day of school for grades 6-12 is Tuesday, June 11, 2024. The last day of school for grades PreK-5 is Wednesday, June 12, 2024.
!st Posting DBS Policy 3 – Dropouts 15
Ist Posting DBS Code 21 – Educational Opportunities for Military Children 17
1st Posting DBS Code 4- School Resource Officer 20
The Town of Somers Board of Finance will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 7:00pm at the Somers Town Hall Auditorium. The 2024-25 Proposed Annual Budget will be considered at the time. Interested individuals are requested to attend.
Dated at Somers, Connecticut this 2nd day of April 2024.
Immediately Following the Public Hearing on the Proposed FY2025 Budget
Call to Order
Members Present
FY2025 Budget Discussion and Vote to Recommend to the Board of Selectmen that the FY2025 Budget be Adopted
Discussion and Vote on Proposed Regulation
Approval of Minutes
04/01/2024 Special BOF Minutes
Adjournment
This meeting is also being live-streamed and video-recorded and will be available for viewing on the Town’s website in both real-time and after-the-fact.
TOWN OF SOMERS
Conservation Commission
600 Main Street
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2024
7:00 PM TOWN HALL
AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. OLD BUSINESS
1. Discussion/Possible Decision Application/Jurisdictional Ruling #802: 144 Watchaug Road, Soil Deposition in Upland Review Area. Matt Moylan.
III. NEW BUSINESS
1. Application #803: 449-455 Billings Road (Drainage Easement). Pipe section of watercourse to eliminate washouts. Town of Somers.
2. Request to Modify Application #793: 700 Main Street. Restore flow within watercourse to correct flooding. Northern CT Land Trust.
3. Wetland Informational Flyer
4. Approve use of Conservation Funds
IV. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
V. STAFF REPORT
VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND BILLS
1. Journal Inquirer bill for $47.22 – February public notice.