April 3, 2017 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: March 27, 2017
DISCUSSION/ACTION:
1.Acceptance of GiftsDr. Colleen Palmer
2.Discussion of FY 2018 Education Budget in Light of Vote by Dr. Colleen Palmer
Board of Finance to Reduce Overall Budget by $1,674,000 Mr. Elio Longo
A.Discussion and Possible Vote on Letter of Assurance from
Board of Finance Regarding the Board of Education
Medical Reserve Fund
B.Discussion and Possible Vote to Request Restoration by
the BOF
3.Approval of New Course Proposal: Staples High SchoolMs. Jennifer Allen
DISCUSSION:
1.Update on Strategic PlanningDr. Colleen Palmer
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.
