Somers Board of Education Meeting
Monday, August 26, 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 & RECOGNITION
1. Ken McCarthy, National Interscholastic Lacrosse Coaches Association 2024 Coach of
the Year
Ken McCarthy will be recognized as the National Interscholastic Lacrosse Coaches Association
2024 Coach of the Year.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of the July 8, 2024 BOE Minutes
The Board to review and approve the minutes from the July 8, 2024 Board meeting.
2. Approval of the July 25, 2024 Special BOE Meeting Minutes
The Board to review and approve the minutes from the July 25, 2024 Board meeting.
5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
1. Superintendent Update
2. FY24 Student Activity Report
Stephanie Levin, Director of Business Services, will provide the FY24 Student Activity Report.
3. FY24 End of Year Report
Stephanie Levin will update the Board on the FY24 End of Year Report.
4. July 2024 Financial Report
Stephanie Levin will discuss the financial report from July 2024.
6. OPPORTUNITY TO ADD/DELETE AGENDA ITEMS
7. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Warrant of June 28, 2024 (part 2)
The Board to review and consent to the warrant of June 28, 2024 (part 2).
2. Warrant of June 28, 2024 (part 3)
The Board to review and consent to the warrant of June 28, 2024 (part 3).
3. Warrant of July 15, 2024
The Board to review and consent to the warrant of July 15, 2024.
4. Warrant of August 26, 2024
The Board to review and consent to the warrant of August 26, 2024.
5. Leave of Absences
• Breana Flaherty, SES Special Education Teacher, will be taking a leave of absence approximately
February 5, 2025 for 12 weeks.
• Ashley Scibelli, Grade 5 Teacher, will be taking a leave of absence approximately February 4, 2025
through the end of the school year.
• Denise Collins, SHS English Teacher, will be taking a leave of absence approximately December 28,
2024 through March 21, 2025.
6. Resignations
• Emily Byam, SHS Paraeducator, is resigning effective immediately.
• Angela Hess, SHS Entrance Monitor, is resigning effective immediately.
• Shawna Archambault, SES Paraeducator, is resigning effective immediately.
8. OLD BUSINESS
9. NEW BUSINESS
1. FY24 Budget Transfers
The Board to approve the FY24 budget transfers. Stephanie Levin, Director of Business Services,
will be available to answer any questions.
2. DBS Code 5112 – Ages of Attendance
3. DBS Code 5121.3 – Academic Dishonesty
4. DBS Code 6148 – FAFSA Completion Program
5. DBS Code 7230.2 – Indoor Air Quality
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 and invite Dr. Galloway into Executive Session to discuss
the format of the Superintendent Evaluation.
14. ADJOURNMENT