June 5, 2017 Staples High School
WESTPORT BOARD OF EDUCATION
AGENDA*
(Agenda Subject to Modification in Accordance with Law)
PUBLIC CALL TO ORDER:
7:00 p.m., Staples High School, Room 333, Pupil Services Conference Room
ANTICIPATED EXECUTIVE SESSION: Strategies for Negotiations
RESUME 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: May 5, May 22, and May 30, 2017
DISCUSSION/ACTION:
1.Acceptance of GiftsDr. Colleen Palmer
2.ZREC Application for Solar Installation (SHS)Mr. Elio Longo Mr. David Mann
3.Update on CMS Mold RemediationMr. Elio Longo
4.Approval: Tuition Rates 2017-2018 School YearDr. Colleen Palmer Mr. Elio Longo
5.Discussion and Possible Vote on Proposed Revised BoardDr. Colleen Palmer
Policy 5111 and Regulations 5111 (a), (b) and (c), Eligibility
of Students to Attend the Westport Schools
6.Authorization to Sign ContractsDr. Colleen Palmer
8.Employment Contract of the Superintendent of SchoolsMr. Michael Gordon
DISCUSSION:
1.Chartwells: Review of the National School Lunch ProgramMs. Deb VanCoughnett
2.Best Practices in Homework Ms. Jennifer Allen Ms. Julie Droller
3.Preliminary Innovation Fund GuidelinesMs. Jennifer Allen Ms. Julie Droller
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.