October 9, 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: September 25, 2017
UPDATES:
1.Update on Teaching and LearningMs. Julie Droller
•Innovation FundMs. Natalie Carrignan
•Westport Learns
•Teachers College Reading and Writing
Workshop Work
DISCUSSION/ACTION:
1.Anticipated Vote Strategic Plan GoalsDr. Colleen Palmer
DISCUSSION:
1.Assessment Data Report: 2016-17 School YearDr. Colleen Palmer Dr. Jessica Goldstein
Ms. Julie Droller
2.Revised Homework GuidelinesMs. 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.westportps.org 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.
