Somers Board of Education Regular Meeting
Tuesday, May 28, 2024 7:00 PM
Somers Board of Education Chambers, 1 Vision Boulevard, Somers, CT 06071

1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
1. Retirement Recognitions
The Board to recognize the following retirements:
• Mary Jane Russell – 38 years of service
• Gail Bodine-Donahue – 27 years of service
• Michelle Kelleher – 20 years of service
• Susan Moak – 22 years of service
• Elizabeth Walsh – 23 years of service
2. Presentation of Sportsmanship Award
The Somers Girls Basketball Program was selected by the Central CT Board 6 Basketball Officials
to receive the Sportsmanship Award. This award will be presented by President Valerie Light to
Scott Czerwinski, Athletic Director, and Jason Fenlason, Somers Girls Varsity Basketball Coach.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of the May 13, 2024 BOE Minutes
The Board to review and approve the minutes from the May 13, 2024 Board meeting.
5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
1. Superintendent Update
6. OPPORTUNITY TO ADD/DELETE AGENDA ITEMS
7. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Warrant of May 28, 2024
The Board to review and consent to the warrant of May 28, 2024.
2. Resignation
Heather Sykes, Grade 4 Teacher, will resign effective June 30, 2024.
3. Retirement
Elizabeth Walsh, MBA Administrative Assistant, will be retiring effective July 1, 2024 after 23
years of service at Somers Public Schools.
4. 2nd Posting of Astronomy Textbook, “The Cosmic Perspective”
5. 2nd Posting of New AP Physics and Honors Physics Textbook, “Physics 12th Edition”
(digital text)
8. OLD BUSINESS
9. NEW BUSINESS
1. 1st Posting – Teacher Evaluation Plan
The Teacher Evaluation Plan is based on CSDE guidelines. Mrs. Dina Senecal, Senior Director of
Curriculum & Instructional Operations, will update the Board on the Teacher Evaluation Plan along
with the following educators:
• Lynn Erickson, SES K-5 STEM Instructional Leader
• Dr. Hannah Dill – MBA Assistant Principal
• Elizabeth O’Toole – Grade 2 Teacher
• Maria Peterson – Grade 5 Teacher
• Tenley Stoltz – SHS Library Media Specialist
• Kristen Angelica – SHS Social Studies Teacher
• Tim Percoski – MBA/SHS 6-12 STEM Instructional Leader

10. COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Curriculum
2. Policy
3. Planning/Finance
4. Salary & Negotiations
11. CABE/CREC/State Dept. of Ed./SEF
12. AUDIENCE TO CITIZENS/STAFF/STUDENTS
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Board to enter into Executive Session to discuss the Non-Union staff wage adjustments for the 2024-2025 school year. The Board will invite the Superintendent into Executive Session.
14. ADJOURNMENT

TOWN OF SOMERS

BOARD OF FINANCE

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

Town Hall – Auditorium

Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at 7:00pm

1. Call to Order

2. Members Present

3. Board of Education Update

4. Board of Selectmen Update

5. CFO/Finance Department Update

6. Approval of Suspense List

7. FY2024 Annual Audit – Appointment of Auditors

8. Approval of Auditor Engagement Letter

9. FY2024 Budget Status and Year End Projections

10. Appropriation Request

11. Report on Status of Stafford Ambulance Agreement

12. Other Business

13. Approval of Minutes
    • 4/23/2024 Special BOF Minutes
    • 5/21/2024 Special BOF Minutes

14. 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.

Video of this meeting can be found at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCitLJvpaGg5rGsVVbsUYK8A