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.
