Somers Board of Education Anne Kirkpatrick, Chairperson
Agenda
Committee: Curriculum Committee Chairperson: Jan Martin
Date: November 28, 2022
Time Started: 6:30
Place: Central Office Meeting Room
Agenda:
1. Approval of the October 24, 2022, Curriculum Committee meeting draft minutes.
2. SHS new novel requests revisited.
3. Other
Somers Board of Education Meeting Monday, November 28, 2022 7:00 PM Somers Board of Education Chambers, 1 Vision Boulevard, Somers, CT 06071
1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of the November 14, 2022 Draft Minutes
The Board to review and approve the November 14, 2022 draft minutes. 4. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
1. Superintendent Update
2. School Improvement Plans
Superintendent Gagliarducci will update the Board on School Improvement Plans.
3. i-Ready and Student Pathway Report
Tim Percoski, STEM Coordinator, will present the i-Ready and Student Pathway report to the Board.
4. Data Use and Disaggregation within Buildings
Margot Martello, MBA Principal, and Melissa Mucci, SES Principal, will update the Board on data use and disaggregation within the buildings. 5. OPPORTUNITY TO ADD/DELETE AGENDA ITEMS 6. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Warrant of November 28, 2022
The Board will review and consent to the warrant of November 28, 2022.
2. Maternity Leave
Kelly Bartlett, SES SLPA, will be leaving on maternity leave on or before April 10, 2023 until the
end of the 2022-2023 school year.
3. Retirement
Mrs. Holly Boutwell, Administrative Assistant to Pupil Services Director, will be retiring January 3, 2023.
4. Educational Specification Report
The Board to approve the Educational Specification Report presented by Superintendent Gagliarducci. 7. OLD BUSINESS
1. 2nd Warning 2023 BOE Meeting Schedule
The Board to approve the 2023 BOE Meeting Schedule.
2. Updated CIP Report for Board Approval
The Board to approve the updated CIP as reported at the November 14, 2022 Board of Education meeting. 8. NEW BUSINESS
1. 2023 Washington D.C. Trip
Mr. Phil Goduti, SHS Social Studies Teacher, will present the 2023 Washington D.C. trip to the BOE. 9. COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Curriculum
2. Policy
3. Planning/Finance
4. Salary & Negotiations 10. CABE/CREC/State Dept. of Ed. 11. AUDIENCE TO CITIZENS/STAFF/STUDENTS 12. ADJOURNMENT
Boards and Commissions: Appointments/Resignations:
Appointment of Beth Frechette as an Alternate Member of the Economic Development Commission with a term expiring on 12/22/24.
Appointment of Ray Wolters as a full member to the Economic Development Commission with a term expiring 12/22/23 to fill the vacancy of Beth Frechette.
Appointment of Shane Manning as an Alternate on the Zoning Commission with a Term expiring 12/22/23.
OPPORTUNITY TO ADD URGENT AGENDA ITEMS
FINANCE
Transfers/Appropriations
CFO Finance Report/Updates
Presentation of Scheduled Payments
UPDATES FROM BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
PENDING BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Local Traffic Authority Request – Request to close Battle Street during the 2022 Holiday Festival. Todd Rolland
Discussion and Possible Action – Resolution for Spring Splash 2023. Todd Rolland
Discussion and Possible Action on Winter Storm Closing Procedure for Town Facilities. Todd Rolland
Discussion and Possible Action on Recommendation of Cemetery Committee Charges. Brian Wissinger
Discussion and Possible Action on Salary Increases for Elected Officials. Tim Keeney
Discussion and Possible Action on Amendments to the Town Pension Plan. Michael Marinaccio
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of Minutes of November 17, 2022 Regular 6:00 Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.
The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Regular 6:00 pm Meeting from November 17, 2022 and that minutes of said meeting be approved.
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Discussion/Possible Decision Application #779: 41 Wood Road. Construction of gravel driveway in the Upland Review Area, associated with new house. Adam Van Wingerden
Discussion/Possible Decision Application #782/Violation: 47 Horseshoe Lane. Construction of pool house in the Upland Review Area without permits. Tom Ringwalt.
NEW Business
Application #783: 278 George Wood Road. 1-lot Subdivision, with driveway construction and fill within Wetland and Upland Review Area. Brandon Eastwood.
Proposed 2023 Meeting Dates
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
STAFF REPORT
CORRESPONDENCE AND BILLS
Journal Inquirer bill for November public notice $55.09
Somers Town Hall Lower Level Conference Room 600 Main Street, Somers, CT
CALL TO ORDER
NEW BUSINESS
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE DECISION/REFERRAL TO ZONING COMMISSION ON:
Application #22-005 for 531 Somers, LLC, 531 Main Street, Somers seeking a Special Use Permit for Adaptive Re-Use of property located at 531 Main street in Somers to allow 2 additional apartments for a total of 3 apartments and 3 commercial offices per Somers Zoning Regulations §214-6.7 Adaptive Re-Use; in the A-1 Residential Zone.
Somers Board of Education Meeting Monday, December 12, 2022 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmk1vpzcl6uVHjQcvtWcNNw Somers Board of Education Chambers, 1 Vision Boulevard, Somers, CT 06071
1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of the November 28, 2022 Draft Minutes
The Board to review and approve the November 28, 2022 draft minutes. 4. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
1. Superintendent Update
2. Monthly Budget Report
Mrs. Stephanie Levin, Director of Business Services, will update the BOE on the monthly budget. 5. OPPORTUNITY TO ADD/DELETE AGENDA ITEMS 6. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Warrant of December 12, 2022
The Board will review and consent to the warrant of December 12, 2022.
2. Executive Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Appointment
The Board to consent to the appointment of Shannin Burns as Executive Administrative Assistant
to the Superintendent effective January 1, 2023. 7. OLD BUSINESS 8. NEW BUSINESS
1. 1st Warning of Two New SHS Texts: “Twelve Angry Men” by Reginald Rose and “Dune” by
Frank Herbert 9. COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Curriculum
2. Policy
3. Planning/Finance
4. Salary & Negotiations 10. CABE/CREC/State Dept. of Ed. 11. AUDIENCE TO CITIZENS/STAFF/STUDENTS 12. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Board of Education will enter into Executive Session to discuss a collective bargaining proposal
and invite Dr. Paul Gagliarducci into Executive Session. 13. ADJOURNMENT
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 Agenda
Committee: Planning/Finance
Chairperson: Kim Radziewicz
Date: 12/13/22
Time: 6:15 p.m.
Place: Central Office Conference Room
1. Continue discussions on the 2023-24 budget.
Somers Town Hall Lower Level Conference Room 600 Main Street, Somers, CT
CALL TO ORDER
NEW BUSINESS
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE DECISION/REFERRAL TO ZONING COMMISSION ON:
Application #22-005 for 531 Somers, LLC, 531 Main Street, Somers seeking a Special Use Permit for Adaptive Re-Use of property located at 531 Main street in Somers to allow 2 additional apartments for a total of 3 apartments and 3 commercial offices per Somers Zoning Regulations §214-6.7 Adaptive Re-Use; in the A-1 Residential Zone.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE DECISION:
Notice of Division or Reconfiguration of Land: 871 Main Street.
Tuesday, December 13, 2022 – 7:00 P.M., Town Hall Auditorium
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
NEW BUSINESS:
1. ZBA22-009 – Ken Prior, 364 Mountain Road, Somers – Appeal of Zoning Enforcement Officer’s decision/enforce Cease and Desist Order regarding lighting, and regulations regarding Campgrounds, storage container and screening of loading areas.
ZBA22-010 – Somers Mountain Properties LLC, 359 Mountain Road, Somers – Appeal of Cease and Desist Order issued by Zoning Enforcement Officer dated October 31, 2022 regarding parking and lighting.
ZBA22-011 – Ken Prior, 364 Mountain Road, Somers – Appeal of Zoning Enforcement Officer’s decision that a special event held on November 17, 2022 was allowed under Special Use permit from 2000.
PUBLIC HEARING cont’d:
ZBA22-006 – Ken Prior, 364 Mountain Road, Somers – Appeal of Zoning Enforcement Officer’s decision regarding sale/service of food by Somers Mountain Properties, LLC, Worthington Winery, 359 Mountain Road, Somers.
ZBA22-007 – Ken Prior, 364 Mountain Road, Somers – Appeal of Zoning Enforcement Officer’s decision regarding tents, canopies, and/or awnings.
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.
