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Sachem Meeting Reflection

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On Wednesday November 16, I attended a board of education meeting for the Sachem public school district. This meeting took place at Samoset Middle School in the annex building. It began late at 7:45 pm. When I first arrived there were several board members already seated at the front of the room. Once everyone was seated, the meeting promptly started with the pledge of allegiance followed by a moment of silence. This monthly meeting addressed concerns from the public as well as approved numerous items within the schools including financial reports. These reports consisted of but not limited to; salary changes for teaching personnel, approval of substitutes, termination/resignation of substitute teachers, approval of field trips and approval

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