Somers Board of Education Regular Meeting 

Monday, November 11, 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. Recognition of Robert Sigafose
Dr. Galloway to recognize Robert Sigafose, previous Mabelle B. Avery Middle School crossing
guard and current volunteer hall monitor.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of the October 28, 2024 BOE Minutes
The Board to review and approve the minutes from the October 28, 2024 Board meeting.
5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
1. Superintendent Update
2. Introduction of Dr. Michael Dietter, MBA Assistant Principal
Dr. Galloway will introduce Dr. Michael Dietter, MBA Assistant Principal, to the Board.
3. Monthly Budget Report
Stephanie Levin, Director of Business Services, will update the Board on the monthly budget.
4. Superintendent Goals
Dr. Galloway will present his goals to the Board.
6. OPPORTUNITY TO ADD/DELETE AGENDA ITEMS
7. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Warrant of November 11, 2024
The Board to review and consent to the warrant of November 11, 2024.
2. Leave of Absence
Heather Benoit, Grade 1 Teacher, will be taking a leave of absence approximately January 27, 2025
through the end of the school year.
8. OLD BUSINESS
1. CIP Projects
The Board to approve proposed CIP projects to move to CIP.
9. NEW BUSINESS
1. Investment Policy Statement
The Board to review and approve the revised Investment Policy Statement. Board Member, Mike
Briggs, will be able to speak about this from a Planning/Finance Committee perspective.
10. COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Curriculum
2. Policy
3. Planning/Finance
4. Salary & Negotiations
5. Building
11. CABE/CREC/State Dept. of Ed./SEF
12. AUDIENCE TO CITIZENS/STAFF/STUDENTS
13. ADJOURNMENT