November 23, 2015 at 7:00 PM - BOE Meeting Template
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                                        1. Ann Logan, Somers Town Clerk, will swear in new members of the Board of Education at 6:45 p.m. before the November 23, 2015 Board of Education Meeting.                 
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                                        2. CALL TO ORDER                 
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                                        3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE                 
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                                        4. ELECTION OF OFFICERS                 
                    
        Rationale: 
Dr. Suffredini will open the floor for nominations for Chairman, Vice Chairman and remaining open positions on the Board of Education.     
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                                        5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES                 
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                                        6. AUDIENCE TO CITIZENS/STAFF/STUDENTS                 
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                                        6.1. Guidance Annual Report                 
                    
        Rationale: 
A brief annual report will be given regarding the Guidance Program at Somers High School.     
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                                        6.2. Alternative Education Program Update                 
                    
        Rationale: 
A brief annual report will be given regarding the Alternative Education Program at Somers High School.     
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                                        7. CORRESPONDENCE                 
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                                        8. OPPORTUNITY TO ADD/DELETE AGENDA ITEMS                 
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                                        9. CONSENT AGENDA                 
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                                        9.1. Approval of Bills                 
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                                        10. NEW BUSINESS                 
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                                        10.1. First Warning of Curricula:  Art, Music, Business & Computers, Counseling 6-12, Food Service and Health                 
                    
        Rationale: 
 
            The above curricula were discussed by the Curriculum Committee at their June 22, 2015 meeting and are being presented for first warning to the board. Second warning/adoption will be included on the 12/7/15 agenda. (The above listed curricula are located on the Curriculum and Instruction page on the District website.)  | 
    
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                                        10.2. First Warning of DBS Code 4115 - Evaluation and Support Program                 
                    
        Rationale: 
The Policy Committee has reviewed recommendations by CABE for policy revisions and is presenting the revised policy for first warning to the board.  Second warning/adoption will be included on the 12/7/15 agenda.  Also attached is the current/old 4115 policy for your review.     
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                                        10.3. First Warning of DBS Code 5144.1 - Physical Restraint(s)/Seclusion                 
                    
        Rationale: 
The Policy Committee has reviewed recommendations by CABE for policy revisions and is presenting the revised policy for first warning to the board.  Second warning/adoption will be included on the 12/7/15 agenda.     
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                                        10.4. First Warning of DBS Code 5142.4 - School Resource Officer                 
                    
        Rationale: 
The Policy Committee has reviewed recommendations by CABE for a new policy and is presenting for first warning to the board.  Second warning/adoption will be included on the 12/7/15 agenda.     
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                                        11. OLD BUSINESS                 
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                                        12. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS                 
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                                        12.1. Long Range Plan Review                 
                    
        Rationale: 
The Superintendent and Director of Business Services will review the long range plan with the board.     
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                                        13. COMMITTEE REPORTS                 
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                                        13.1. Budget                 
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                                        13.2. Curriculum                 
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                                        13.3. Policy                 
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                                        13.4. Salary & Negotiations                 
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                                        13.5. Planning                 
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                                        13.6. Other Committees                 
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                                        14. OTHER                 
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                                        15. ADJOURNMENT                 
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