Activities for Mental Health Month/Prevention Week
Old Business
Branding/Naming – Update and Call for Action Team Members
New Business
Launch of Coalition member survey (bring a smartphone, tablet, etc. to complete it in person OR a few paper copies will be provided OR complete via a link to be emailed after the meeting)
By-Laws Update – Call for Action Team Members
Agreements/Next Steps/Agenda Items for Next Meeting
Adjournment
NEXT MEETING
June 25, 2024
10:30 am to 11:30 am
Blake Room at Somers Public Library
BOE-Policy Comm
6:15 pm – 7:15 pm May 28, 2024
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
Policy Committee Agenda
May 28, 2024
6:15 pm
Approve minutes of March 25, 2024
Review:
5142.5 Student ID Badge System (new)
5125 Student Records Confidentiality
9160 Student Representative (new)
On hold:
4000.1/5145.44 Title IX update
6161.1 Evaluation of Instructional Materials (new)
6163.1 Selection of School Library Material
Next meeting: TBD
Board of Education
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm May 28, 2024
Somers Board of Education Regular Meeting
Tuesday, May 28, 2024 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. Retirement Recognitions
The Board to recognize the following retirements:
• Mary Jane Russell - 38 years of service
• Gail Bodine-Donahue - 27 years of service
• Michelle Kelleher - 20 years of service
• Susan Moak - 22 years of service
• Elizabeth Walsh - 23 years of service
2. Presentation of Sportsmanship Award
The Somers Girls Basketball Program was selected by the Central CT Board 6 Basketball Officials
to receive the Sportsmanship Award. This award will be presented by President Valerie Light to
Scott Czerwinski, Athletic Director, and Jason Fenlason, Somers Girls Varsity Basketball Coach.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of the May 13, 2024 BOE Minutes
The Board to review and approve the minutes from the May 13, 2024 Board meeting.
5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
1. Superintendent Update
6. OPPORTUNITY TO ADD/DELETE AGENDA ITEMS
7. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Warrant of May 28, 2024
The Board to review and consent to the warrant of May 28, 2024.
2. Resignation
Heather Sykes, Grade 4 Teacher, will resign effective June 30, 2024.
3. Retirement
Elizabeth Walsh, MBA Administrative Assistant, will be retiring effective July 1, 2024 after 23
years of service at Somers Public Schools.
4. 2nd Posting of Astronomy Textbook, "The Cosmic Perspective"
5. 2nd Posting of New AP Physics and Honors Physics Textbook, "Physics 12th Edition"
(digital text)
8. OLD BUSINESS
9. NEW BUSINESS
1. 1st Posting - Teacher Evaluation Plan
The Teacher Evaluation Plan is based on CSDE guidelines. Mrs. Dina Senecal, Senior Director of
Curriculum & Instructional Operations, will update the Board on the Teacher Evaluation Plan along
with the following educators:
• Lynn Erickson, SES K-5 STEM Instructional Leader
• Dr. Hannah Dill - MBA Assistant Principal
• Elizabeth O'Toole - Grade 2 Teacher
• Maria Peterson - Grade 5 Teacher
• Tenley Stoltz - SHS Library Media Specialist
• Kristen Angelica - SHS Social Studies Teacher
• Tim Percoski - MBA/SHS 6-12 STEM Instructional Leader
10. COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Curriculum
2. Policy
3. Planning/Finance
4. Salary & Negotiations
11. CABE/CREC/State Dept. of Ed./SEF
12. AUDIENCE TO CITIZENS/STAFF/STUDENTS
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Board to enter into Executive Session to discuss the Non-Union staff wage adjustments for the 2024-2025 school year. The Board will invite the Superintendent into Executive Session.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Board of Finance
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm May 28, 2024
TOWN OF SOMERS
BOARD OF FINANCE
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Town Hall – Auditorium
Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at 7:00pm
Call to Order
Members Present
Board of Education Update
Board of Selectmen Update
CFO/Finance Department Update
Approval of Suspense List
FY2024 Annual Audit – Appointment of Auditors
Approval of Auditor Engagement Letter
FY2024 Budget Status and Year End Projections
Appropriation Request
Report on Status of Stafford Ambulance Agreement
Other Business
Approval of Minutes
4/23/2024 Special BOF Minutes
5/21/2024 Special BOF Minutes
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.
Town of Somers
Economic Development Commission
Meeting Agenda for May 29, 2024
Town Hall 6-7pm
1. Call to Order
2. Review and Approve Minutes
3. Correspondence
4. Old Business
a. Business of the Month - May
b. Business of the Month - June
c. Networking Update
5. New Business
6. Business Issues
7. Suggestions for June 26 agenda
8. Adjourn
30May 30, 2024
31May 31, 2024
1June 1, 2024
2June 2, 2024
3June 3, 2024●●(2 events)
Zoning Commission
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm June 3, 2024
AGENDA
Monday, June 3, 2024 at 6:30pm
Town Hall, 600 Main Street, Somers, CT
CALL TO ORDER
NEW BUSINESS
PUBLIC HEARING:
Application #24-002: Somers Mountain Properties, LLC, 359 Mountain Road, Somers; seeking a Text Amendment to section 214-6.11 and 6.12 of the Somers Zoning Regulations, as they relate to Farm Wineries.
Application #24-003 Driving Range 349 Main Street LLC; seeking a modification of Special Use Permit, under Zoning Regulations Section 214-6.11 Alcoholic Beverages, to expand the consumption of alcohol throughout the property.
Please call Daniel Parisi at 860-335-2154 if you are unable to attend this meeting. Thank you.
5June 5, 2024●(1 event)
Conservation Comm
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm June 5, 2024
TOWN OF SOMERS
Conservation Commission
600 Main Street
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 2024
7:00 PM TOWN HALL
AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER
II.OLD BUSINESS
1.Discussion/Possible Decision Application #802: 144 Watchaug Road. Soil Deposition and tree clearing in Upland Review Area. Matt Moylan.
2.Discussion/Possible Decision Application #803: 449-455 Billings Road (Drainage Easement). Pipe section of watercourse to eliminate washouts. Town of Somers.
III.NEW BUSINESS
1.Application #804: 194 Field Road. Construction of patio and gazebo in Upland Review Area. Jeremy and Amie Lawson.
2.Jurisdictional Ruling/Application #805: 407 South Road. Construction of livestock barn in Upland Review Area. Pleasant View Farms, Inc.
3.Informal Discussion: 378 Gulf Road. Possible subdivision of land. Daniel Halpin.
4.Approve use of Conservation Funds
IV.AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
V.STAFF REPORT
VI.CORRESPONDENCE AND BILLS
VII.MINUTES APPROVAL: April 3, 2024
VIII.ADJOURNMENT
6June 6, 2024●●(2 events)
EPAC
8:00 am – 9:00 am June 6, 2024
Board of Selectmen
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm June 6, 2024
7June 7, 2024
8June 8, 2024
9June 9, 2024
10June 10, 2024●●(2 events)
Board of Education
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm June 10, 2024
Cultural Commission
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm June 10, 2024
11June 11, 2024●●(2 events)
Senior Advisory
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm June 11, 2024
Zoning Board of Appeals
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm June 11, 2024
12June 12, 2024●(1 event)
Statewide EM Exercise
8:00 am – 1:00 pm June 12, 2024
13June 13, 2024●(1 event)
Planning Commission
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm June 13, 2024
14June 14, 2024
15June 15, 2024
16June 16, 2024
17June 17, 2024●(1 event)
Open Space and Trails
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm June 17, 2024
18June 18, 2024●●(2 events)
Side Walk Ad Hoc Committee
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm June 18, 2024
Library Board
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm June 18, 2024
19June 19, 2024●●(2 events)
Juneteenth - Offices Closed
N/A June 19, 2024
Housing Authority
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm June 19, 2024
Housing Authority of the Town of Somers
Meeting May 15, 2024 – 1:00 p.m.
71 Battle Street
Meeting Agenda
Call to Order
Attendance
Discussion with individual residents
Old Business
Management of Property
Apartment Rental – Update
Review plans and prospects for retaining 25% units in Phase I
Review Condition of the Facilities and work orders
Review Financial Condition
Review Resident Services Coordinator’s activities
Phase I partnership transition
Other
New Business
Other
Approval of minutes from Apr 17, 2024
Resident Questions/Concerns
Adjournment
20June 20, 2024●(1 event)
Board of Selectmen
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm June 20, 2024
21June 21, 2024
22June 22, 2024
23June 23, 2024
24June 24, 2024●●(2 events)
Blood Drive
11:00 am – 5:00 pm June 24, 2024
Board of Education
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm June 24, 2024
25June 25, 2024●(1 event)
Board of Finance
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm June 25, 2024
26June 26, 2024●(1 event)
EDC
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm June 26, 2024
27June 27, 2024
28June 28, 2024
29June 29, 2024●(1 event)
Veterans Coffee House
6:00 am – 2:00 pm June 29, 2024
30June 30, 2024
1July 1, 2024●(1 event)
Zoning Commission
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm July 1, 2024
2July 2, 2024●(1 event)
WPCA
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm July 2, 2024
3July 3, 2024●●(2 events)
Board of Selectmen
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm July 3, 2024
Conservation Comm
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm July 3, 2024
TOWN OF SOMERS
Conservation Commission
600 Main Street
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 2024
7:00 PM TOWN HALL
AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER
II.OLD BUSINESS
1.Discussion/Possible Decision Application #802: 144 Watchaug Road. Soil Deposition and tree clearing in Upland Review Area. Matt Moylan.
2.Discussion/Possible Decision Application #803: 449-455 Billings Road (Drainage Easement). Pipe section of watercourse to eliminate washouts. Town of Somers.
III.NEW BUSINESS
1.Application #804: 194 Field Road. Construction of patio and gazebo in Upland Review Area. Jeremy and Amie Lawson.
2.Jurisdictional Ruling/Application #805: 407 South Road. Construction of livestock barn in Upland Review Area. Pleasant View Farms, Inc.
3.Informal Discussion: 378 Gulf Road. Possible subdivision of land. Daniel Halpin.
4.Approve use of Conservation Funds