Somers Board of Education Meeting
Monday, March 13, 2023 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. SECRETARY MIGUEL CARDONA’S MESSAGE FOR BOE APPRECIATION MONTH
A video message from Secretary Miguel Cardona will be shown for BOE Appreciation Month.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of the February 27, 2023 Draft Minutes
The Board to review and approve the February 27, 2023 draft minutes.
5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
1. Superintendent Update
2. Report on Strategic Plan
Superintendent Gagliarducci will update the BOE on the Strategic Plan as part of his goals.
3. Monthly Budget Report
Stephanie Levin, Director of Business Services, will update the Board on the monthly budget.
4. Appointment of Mr. Michael Szafir as SHS Assistant Principal
Superintendent Gagliarducci has appointed Mr. Michael Szafir as SHS Assistant Principal effective
July 1, 2023.
6. OPPORTUNITY TO ADD/DELETE AGENDA ITEMS
7. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Warrant of March 13, 2023
The Board to review and consent to the warrant of March 13, 2023.
2. Athletic Trainer Contract
The Board to consent to the Athletic Trainer Contract for 2023-2024, 2024-2025, and 2025-2026.
8. OLD BUSINESS
1. 2nd Warning DBS Code 5118 – Students – Non-Resident Attendance
The Board to approve DBS Code 5118 – Non-Resident Attendance.
2. 2nd Warning DBS Code 5118.2 – Students – Waiver of Tuition for Nonresident
Students
The Board to approve DBS Code 5118.2 – Students – Waiver of Tuition for Nonresident Students
9. NEW BUSINESS
1. Approval of 2023-2024 School Budget to Move to Board of Finance
The Board to approve that the 2023-2024 School Budget moves to the BOF.
10. COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Curriculum
2. Policy
3. Planning/Finance
4. Salary & Negotiations
11. CABE/CREC/State Dept. of Ed.
12. AUDIENCE TO CITIZENS/STAFF/STUDENTS
13. ADJOURNMENT

SOMERS CULTURAL COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
March 13, 2023 – 7:00 p.m. at Piedmont Hall

1. Guest Welcome, Pledge and Call To Order
2. Secretary’s Report – P. Sachetti
a. Approval of February 13, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes – P. Bachetti
b. Correspondence – P. Bachetti
c. Nomination & vote for SCC Treasurer – A. Levesque
3. Treasurer’s Report
a. Financial Accounts Report – A. Levesque
b. Bills for Approval/Pay – A. Levesque
4. Other Items for Discussion at this meeting
5. Old Business
a. Update: 3rd Piedmont Coffeehouse w/ The Healys – A. Levesque
b. Update: 2023 Outdoor Concert Bookings – A. Levesque
c. Update: D. Bynack Bequest – A. Levesque
d. Need for 1 more sec member
e. Update: 2023 Holiday Fest on Dec 9/KC Sisters – A. Levesque
f. Update: 2023 Sponsor Campaign – A. Murphy
g. Stipend Increase for Concert Entertainers – A. Levesque
6. New Business
a. Art Corridor project at Somers Town Hall – D. Marti/N. Connell
b. An Invitation to all SCC members, friends and families to view Neil Connell’s excellent public Art Exhibit at the Longmeadow Adult Center, 211 Maple Road, Longmeadow, MA for the month of March. Best to call ahead of time because because there may be classes held in the rooms where Neil’s paintings are exhibited and viewers are not allowed into the rooms while these classes are going on. Phone# 413-565-4150, hours open are Mon – Fri 8 AM to 8 PM and Sat 9-1 pm. According to front desk receptionist, best to call day of or day before going to Neil’s show.
7. Adjournment – next regular mtg., Mon., April 10, 2023, 7 pm, Piedmont Hall