November 7, 2016 Staples High School
WESTPORT BOARD OF EDUCATION
*AGENDA
(Agenda Subject to Modification in Accordance with Law)
PUBLIC SESSION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
7:30 p.m., Staples High School, Cafeteria B (Room 301)
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION
PUBLIC QUESTIONS/COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS(15 MINUTES)
MINUTES: October 24, 2016
DISCUSSION/ACTION:
1.Acceptance of GiftsDr. Colleen Palmer
PRESENTATIONS:
1.NESDEC Ten-Year Enrollment ProjectionsMr. Don Kennedy
2.Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Cost Drivers (Preliminary)Mr. Elio Longo
and Budget AssumptionsDr. Colleen Palmer
3.Discussion of the Following Areas of Focus for 2017-18: Ms. Jennifer Allen
•Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)Ms. Julie Droller
•Integration of Guiding Principles
•Leadership Development
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.
