November 23, 2015 Staples High School
WESTPORT BOARD OF EDUCATION
*AGENDA
(Agenda Subject to Modification in Accordance with Law)
PUBLIC SESSION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
7:00 p.m., Staples High School, Cafeteria B (Room 301)
ELECTION OF OFFICERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATIONDr. Landon
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION
PUBLIC QUESTIONS/COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS(15 MINUTES)
INFORMATION
Monitors on School Buses - WITHDRAWN
Request for Text Amendment – WITHDRAWN
Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs)
Westport Education Association Contract: 7/1/16-6/30/19
MINUTES: November 9, 2015
DISCUSSION/ACTION:
1.Proposed Course Additions: 2016-17 School Year(Encl.)Dr. Landon Mr. D’Amico
2.Course Sequencing and Offerings in STEM, 6-12(Encl.)Mr. D’Amico Mr. Scheetz
3.K-5 STEM and Science Coaches; Creation of Mini-Maker(Encl.)Ms. Droller Spaces in the Schools; and, Elementary School World Ms. Carrignan Language ProgramMs. Zachery
4.Funding for CES Gymnatorium and Cafeteria Air Conditioning(Encl.)Dr. Landon
5.Seat Belts on School Buses(Encl.)Dr. Landon
6.Acceptance of Gifts(Encl.)Dr. Landon
DISCUSSION:
1.Capital Projects in Rank Order of Priority(Encl.)Dr. Landon Mr. Longo
UPDATE:
Health and Medical Insurance Revenues and Expenses; Projected Year-End Balance in Health Reserve Account
ADJOURNMENT
*A 2/3 vote is required to go to executive session, to add a topic to the agenda of a regular meeting, or to start a new topic after 10:30 p.m.
The meeting can also be viewed on cable TV on channel 78; AT&T channel 99 and by video stream @www.westport.k12.ct.us PUBLIC PARTICIPATION WELCOME USING THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES: • Comment on non-agenda topics will occur during the first 15 minutes except when staff or guest presentations are scheduled. • Board will not engage in dialogue on non-agenda items. • Public may speak as agenda topics come up for discussion or information. • Speakers on non-agenda items are limited to 2 minutes each, except by prior arrangement with chair. • Speakers on agenda items are limited to 3 minutes each, except by prior arrangement with chair. • Speakers must give name and use microphone. • Responses to questions may be deferred if answers not immediately available. • Public comment is normally not invited for topics listed for action after having been publicly discussed at one or more meetings.
