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, Madam Chairman Agenda Committee: Planning/Finance Chairperson: Kim Radziewicz
Date: September 26, 2022
Time Started: 6:30 p.m.
1. Discussion of Budget Meeting Calendar
Somers Board of Education Meeting. Monday, September 26, 2022 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. Teacher of the Year
The Board of Education will recognize Laura Bittner, 2023 Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Margot
Martello, Principal of Mabelle B. Avery Middle School, will introduce her to the BOE.
2. ParaEducator of the Year
The Board of Education will recognize Barbara Anderson, ParaEducator of the Year. Mrs. Melissa
Mucci, Principal of Somers Elementary School will introduce her to the BOE.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of September 12, 2022 BOE Draft Minutes
The Board to review and approve the September 12, 2022 draft minutes.
5. OPPORTUNITY TO ADD/DELETE AGENDA ITEMS
6. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Warrant of September 26, 2022
The Board to consent to the warrant of September 26, 2022.
2. Resignations
The Board to consent to the resignations of:
• Cheryl Gustafson, SHS Assistant Principal, effective 10/21/22
• Matt Rafala, SHS ParaEducator, effective 9/15/22
7. NEW BUSINESS
8. OLD BUSINESS
9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
10. COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Curriculum
2. Policy
3. Planning/Finance
4. Salary & Negotiations
Marissa Marks to discuss AD Hoc Retreat Committee.
11. CREC UPDATE
12. AUDIENCE TO CITIZENS/STAFF/STUDENTS
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Discussion and possible action concerning proposed collective bargaining agreement between the Somers Board of Education and the Somers Education Association covering the period from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. The Board to invite Dr. Paul Gagliarducci and Mrs. Stephanie Levin, Director of Business Services.
2. Discussion of employment of non-union personnel. The Board to invite Dr. Paul Gagliarducci.
14. ADJOURNMENT
America Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Status Report
FY2022 End of Year Transfers
Approval of Minutes
07/26/22 Regular BOF Meeting Minutes
08/23/22 Special BOF Meeting Minutes
Other Business
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.
