Somers School District #29
Regular Board Meeting
Somers Middle School
October 16, 2023 6:00 P.M.
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Approval of September 18, 2023 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
5. Public Participation
(Members of the general public may comment on any public matter under the jurisdiction of the District which is not specifically listed on the agenda, except that no one will be allowed to comment on contested cases, other adjudicative proceedings, or personnel matters. The Board Chairperson may place reasonable time limits on any “public comment” period to maintain and ensure effective and efficient operations of the Board. The Board shall not take any action on any matter discussed, unless the matter is specifically noticed on the agenda, and the public has been allowed opportunity to comment.)
6. Policy Considerations/Changes:
Second Reading -
a.) 1110 – Taking Office
b.) 1400 – Board Meetings
c.) 1420 – School Board Meeting Procedure
d.) 1650 – Public Charter Schools
e.) 1700 – Uniform Complaint Procedure
f.) 3100 – Student Enrollment, Exceptional Circumstances Meeting Waiver of Age Requirements for Pupils
g.) 3110 – Entrance, Placement, and Transfer
h.) 3120 – Compulsory Attendance
i.) 3121 - Enrollment and Attendance Records
j.) 3121P – Enrollment and Attendance Records
k.) 3141 – Discretionary Nonresident Student Attendance Policy
l.) 3150 – Part-Time Attendance
m.) 3226 – Bullying/Harassment/Intimidation/Hazing
n.) 3233 – Student Use of Buildings: Equal Access
o.) 3235 – Video Surveillance
p.) 3310 – Student Discipline
q.) 3413 – Student Immunization
r.) 3510 – School-Sponsored Student Activities
s.) 3550 – Student Clubs and Groups
First Reading –
2050- Student Instruction
a.) 2132 – Student and Family Privacy Rights
b.) 2140 – Guidance and Counseling
c.) 2158 – Parent/Family Engagement and Involvement in Education
d.) 2167 – Correspondence Courses
e.) 2168 – Remote Instruction from Non-District Sources
f.) 2170 – Digital Academy Classes
g.) 2170P – Digital Academy Classes
h.) 2332 – Religion and Religious Activities
i.) 2450 – Recognition of Native American Cultural Heritage
j.) 2510 – School Wellness
k.) 4410 – Relations with Law Enforcement and Child Protective Agencies
l.) 8205 – Meal Charge Policy
7. Committees / Reports:
a.) Superintendent, LES/SMS Principals, Staff, PTA
b.) Financial and Federal Programs Committee – K. Eisenlohr / S. Simonson / B. Metzler
c.) Disciplinary and Public Relations Committee – K. Massie / C. Brooks / J. Swanson
d.) Buildings, Facilities and Grounds Committee – B. Metzler / C. Eklund / S. Simonson
e.) Transportation and School Food Committee – K. Massie / J. Swanson/ C. Brooks
f.) Curriculum and Extra Curricular/PIR-CP Committee – C. Brooks/C. Eklund /B. Metzler
g.) Policy Committee – K. Eisenlohr / C. Brooks / K. Massie
h.) Negotiations Committee – K. Eisenlohr / S. Simonson / C. Eklund
i.) Personnel Committee – Entire Board
j.) Schedule Meetings
8. Singular Action Items
a.) Offer 2022-2023 Boys Basketball Coaching Contracts
5th Grade – Aaric Bryan
6th Grade – Tom Gillespie
7th Grade – Jacob Alford
8th Grade – Matt Thompson
b.) Approve 2023-2024 Substitute List
c.) Acknowledge Assistant Custodian Resignation – Olson
d.) Acknowledge Out Of District Attendance Requests
e.) Approve/Disapprove Out of District Attendance Request
9. Approval of Expenditures – 2023-0920, 2023-0928, 2023-1006
10. Approval of Payroll – 2023-1010
11. Adjournment