December 7, 2015 Staples High School
WESTPORT BOARD OF EDUCATION
*AGENDA
(Agenda Subject to Modification in Accordance with Law)
PUBLIC CALL TO ORDER:
6:30 p.m., Staples High School, Room 333, Pupil Services Conference Room
ANTICIPATED EXECUTIVE SESSION: Personnel Matter
RESUME PUBLIC SESSION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Staples High School, Cafeteria B (Room 301), 7:00 p.m.
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION
MINUTES: October 25, November 9, November 23, 2015
PUBLIC QUESTIONS/COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS(15 MINUTES)
DISCUSSION:
1.NESDEC Enrollment Projections(Encl.)Don Kennedy
2.2016-17 Preliminary Budget Discussions with Board of Finance
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3.Expansion of Literacy Coaches at BMS, CMS, SHS(Encl.)Mr. D’Amico
4.Senior Demonstration or “Capstone” Requirement:(Encl.)Mr. D’Amico Extending Portfolio Assessments
5.Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)(Encl.)Dr. Scheetz Mr. Alfano
6.Professional Development for Staff : Use of AEDs(Encl.)Mr. Rizzo Ms. Levasseur
DISCUSSION/ACTION:
1.Five Year Capital Projects Ranked/Time Line for (Encl.)Mr. Longo Implementation of Capital Projects: 2016-17
2.Acceptance of Gifts(Encl.)Dr. Landon
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.
