S O M E R S P U B L I C S C H O O L S
1 Vision Boulevard, Somers, Connecticut 06071
(860)749-2270 Fax (860)763-0748
Somers Board of Education
Anne Kirkpatrick, Chair
Policy Committee Agenda
March 25, 2024, 6:00 pm
Approve minutes of February 26, 2024
Review:
Policies from CABE Packet
5112.3. Dropouts
5118.21 Educational Opportunities for Military Children
5145.53 Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Youth
6159 Individualized Education Program/Special Education Program
6172.6 Remote/Online Course
Other:
4000.1/5145.44 Title IX update
5142.4 School Resource Officer
5121.3 Academic Dishonesty: Cheating/Plagiarism
Next meeting: TBD
Board of Education
– March 25, 2024
Somers Board of Education Meeting
Monday, March 25, 2024 7:00 PM
Somers Board of Education Chambers, 1 Vision Boulevard, Somers, CT 06071
AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of the March 11, 2024 BOE Public Hearing Minutes
The Board to review and approve the Public Hearing BOE minutes from March 11, 2024.
2. Approval of the March 11, 2024 BOE Regular Meeting Minutes
The Board to review and approve the Regular Meeting BOE minutes from March 11, 2024.
4. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
1. Superintendent Update
2. SAT Prep Academy
David Brown, SHS Principal, and Dan Clement, SHS Business Teacher, will update the Board on
the SAT preparation program.
3. SHS Student Representatives
SHS students Melea Wolters, Eliana Wood, and Braden Davis will update the Board on recent
events.
5. OPPORTUNITY TO ADD/DELETE AGENDA ITEMS
6. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Warrant of March 25, 2024
The Board to review and consent to the warrant of March 25, 2024.
2. Leave of Absence
Mary Kate Tanguay, SES School Psychologist, will be taking a leave of absence beginning August
26, 2024 through January 2, 2025.
3. 2nd Posting DBS Code 4117.6 – Exit Survey/Interviews
4. 2nd Posting DBS Code 5111 – Admissions/Placement
5. 2nd Posting DBS Code 5131.911 – School Climate (new mandated policy)
6. 2nd Posting DBS Code 9323 – Construction of the Agenda
7. 2nd Posting DBS Code 9324 – Advance Delivery of Meeting Materials
Annual Performance Report and Application for Continuation Funding, submitted
New 12-Month Action Plan
Old Business
Screenagers Presentation – Update and Feedback
Scout Collective, represented by Troy Monroe, Principal and Creative Director, will engage us in continued discussion about creation of foundational elements the Coalition needs to be successful: mission, vision, and values statements.
New Business
Create Action Team for Next Phase
Agreements/Next Steps/Agenda Items for Next Meeting
Adjournment
NEXT MEETING
April 23, 2024
10:30 am to 11:30 am
Blake Room at Somers Public Library
Board of Finance
– March 26, 2024
TOWN OF SOMERS
BOARD OF FINANCE
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Town Hall – Auditorium
Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at 7:00pm
Call to Order
Members Present
FY2024/2025 Budget Discussion
Board of Education
Board of Selectmen
Capital Fund
Ambulance Fund
FY2024/2025 Budget Flyer Approval
Approval of Minutes
2/27/2024 Regular BOF Minutes
3/12/2024 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
Economic Development Commission
Meeting Agenda for March 27, 2024
Somers Town Hall, 6-7 PM
1. Call to Order
2. Review and Approve Minutes
3. Correspondence – Beth Frechette
4. Old Business
a. Directory emails
b. Business of the Month – March
c. Business of the Month April
d. SBS Promotion
e. Networking Meeting
5. New Business
a. Financial Information
b. Rep to Conservation and Development
6. Business Issues
7. Suggestions for April 24 Agenda
8. Adjourn
Mar 28, ’24March 28, 2024●(1 event)
BOE-Special
– March 28, 2024 – April 1, 2024
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
Mar 29, ’24March 29, 2024●●(2 events)
BOE-Special
– March 28, 2024 – April 1, 2024
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
Good Friday
N/A March 29, 2024
Mar 30, ’24March 30, 2024●(1 event)
BOE-Special
– March 28, 2024 – April 1, 2024
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