November 27, 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)
ELECTION OF OFFICERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATIONDr. Colleen Palmer
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION
PUBLIC QUESTIONS/COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS (15 MINUTES)
MINUTES: October 23, November 13, and November 14, 2017
PRESENTATIONS:
1.NESDEC Ten-Year Enrollment ProjectionsMr. Don Kennedy
2.Overview of the Role of Learning Walks in the WestportDr. Colleen Palmer
Public Schools
DISCUSSION:
1.Revised Homework GuidelinesMs. Julie Droller
UPDATES:
1.Health and Medical Insurance Revenues and Expenses; Mr. Elio Longo
Projected Year-End Balance in Health Reserve Account,
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
1.Policy CommitteeMs. Karen Kleine Mr. Mike Rizzo
2.Teaching and Learning CommitteeMs. Elaine Whitney 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.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.
