November 13, 2017                                                                                                Staples High School

WESTPORT BOARD OF EDUCATION

*AGENDA

(Agenda Subject to Modification in Accordance with Law)

PUBLIC CALL TO ORDER

6:00 p.m., Staples High School, Room 1025c, Principal’s Conference Room

EXECUTIVE SESSION: Matters Pertaining to Security

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:  October 23, 2017

DISCUSSION:

1. WestPAC Collection Management Guidelines                                               Ms. Christie Stranger

                                                                                                                  Ms. Inna Agujen

                                                                                                                  Ms. Kathie Bennewitz

                                                                                                                  Ms. Michelle Mechanic

UPDATES:

1. Update on Accelerated Science Course                                                        Dr. AJ Scheetz
2. Committee Report Updates                                                                            Ms. Elaine Whitney

                     Ms. Karen Kleine

1. Superintendent’s Update                                                                                Dr. Colleen Palmer

• Budget Development
• Assessment of Resources
• Strategic Plan Work

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.