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