Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Michael Briggs’s organization
Jun 22, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Somers Board of Education Board Meeting
The board discussed superintendent updates, including recent school graduations, student achievements in athletics, and summer work reflections. A discussion regarding anticipated vacancies and budget constraints was held. The board reviewed policy updates and committee reports covering curriculum, finance, salary negotiations, and building projects, including procurement compliance and grant applications. An executive session was conducted to review the superintendent's evaluation, resulting in the approval of a contract extension.
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Mabel B. Avery Middle School 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony
The ceremony featured an address on academic and personal growth, encouraging students to face high school challenges with confidence and resilience. The agenda included the recognition of student participation in various extracurricular activities, such as art, book, drama, environmental, fitness, games, GSA, intramural sports, Junior Beta, peer leadership, robotics, ski, student government, broadcast news, and yearbook clubs. The ceremony concluded with the presentation of awards for school citizenship, school spirit, and academic achievement across subjects including history, art, technology, life skills, math, physical education, language arts, and science.
Jun 8, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Somers Board Of Education Board Meeting
The board meeting included several recognitions, such as the Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendent Certificate of Excellence Awards for three students, and the recognition of an administrative assistant for being named the key support liaison of the year by the Westover Airlift Wing. The superintendent provided an update on budget contingency plans due to the budget not passing. Additionally, a market update was provided by a representative from Morgan Stanley, covering topics such as market performance, concerns regarding high beta and low quality stocks, forward earnings on the S&P 500, and macroeconomic trends related to interest rates and inflation.
May 26, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Somers Board Of Education Meeting
The Board of Education meeting featured retirement tributes for staff members including an assistant principal, a para-educator, a media center para-educator, a language arts teacher, and a math teacher. Administrative updates were provided regarding student testing, upcoming school events, and a realistic accident scene simulation conducted at the high school. Additionally, student representatives presented updates on various high school activities, including an art show, field trips, academic competitions, and a detailed summary of athletic achievements across multiple sports teams.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
