June 12, 2023
BOE-Curriculum
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June 12, 2023
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, Chairperson
Agenda
Committee: Curriculum Committee
Chairperson: Jan Martin
Date: June 12, 2023
Start Time: 6;00 pm
End Time: 7:00 pm
Place: Central Office Conference Room
Agenda:
1. Approval of the May 8, 2023, Curriculum Committee meeting draft minutes.
2. Teacher Evaluation Update
3. iReady Data, ELA and Math domain, Fall to Winter Comparison. Tim Percoski will
be part of this discussion.
4. Other
Board of Education
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June 12, 2023
Somers Board of Education Meeting
Monday, June 12, 2023 7:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
1. Recognition of Retirements
The Board to recognize the following retirements:
• Linda Ford – 35 years of service
• Holly Boutwell – 9 1/2 years of service
• Diane Czyzniak – 22 years of service
• Dana Levesque – 22 years of service
• Lynn Tracy – 16 years of service
• Donna Duhrels – 24 years of service
• Gary Cotzin – 17 years of service
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of the May 19, 2023 Special BOE Minutes
The Board to review and approve the minutes from the Special Meeting on May 19, 2023.
2. Approval of the May 22, 2023 BOE Draft Minutes
The Board to review and approve the draft minutes from the Board meeting on May 22, 2023.
3. Approval of the June 5, 2023 Special BOE Meeting Minutes
The Board to review and approve the minutes from the Special BOE Meeting on June 5, 2023.
5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
1. Superintendent Update
2. Monthly Budget Report
Stephanie Levin, Director of Business Services, will update the BOE on the budget.
6. OPPORTUNITY TO ADD/DELETE AGENDA ITEMS
7. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Warrant of June 12, 2023
The Board to review and consent to the warrant of June 12, 2023.
2. Resignations
• Miranda Wilson, Grade 7 Language Arts Teacher, is resigning with her last day effective June 12, 2023.
• Jill Wright, SES Speech and Language Pathologist, is resigning effective June 13, 2023.
• Traci Fasano, SHS Paraeducator, is resigning effective June 9, 2023.
8. OLD BUSINESS
9. NEW BUSINESS
1. Contract Extension of Dr. Galloway
This 90-day extension will put the contract in line with all Administrators’ contracts. There is no
salary adjustment.
2. Renewal of Whitsons Contract
The Board to approve the extension of the Whitsons contract for one year.
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
Cultural Commission
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June 12, 2023
SOMERS CULTURAL COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
June 12, 2023 – 7:00 p.m. at Piedmont Hall
1. Pledge and Call to Order
2. Secretary’s Report – P. Bachetti
a. Approval of May 8, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes – P. Bachetti
b. Correspondence – P. Bachetti
3. Treasurer’s Report
a. Financial Accounts Report – T. Schmidt
b. Bills for Approval/Pay – T. Schmidt
4. Other Items for Discussion at this meeting
5. Old Business
a. Update: 2023 Holiday Fest on Dec 9/KC Sisters – D. Marti/A. Levesque
b. Update: 2023 Sponsor Campaign – A. Murphy
c. Update: 2023 Photography Show – N. Connell
d. Update: 2023 Spring Concerts (3 – Dee Reilly, Ethel Lee Ensemble & Ray of Elvis)
e. Update: Rise UP CT – L. Goss, and Kathy Devlin
f. Piedmont Hall Sign Letters – A. Levesque
g. Scout Project – Piedmont Porch Repaint – A. Levesque
h. Update: Dec 9 Festival Wreaths – A. Levesque
i. Update: Dec 9 Renata Bowers reading at Piedmont Hall – A. Levesque
6. New Business
a. More signs for outdoor concert parking – T. Simoes
b. Sponsors promos at outdoor concerts – A. Levesque
c. Somers Congregational Church as back up venue if bad weather/air quality an issue and Joanna’s Restaurant unavailable – A. Levesque that’s it
7. Adjournment – next regular mtg., Mon., September 11, 2023, 7 pm, Piedmont Hall