December 18, 2017 Staples High School WESTPORT BOARD OF EDUCATION
REVISED 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: December 4, 2017, pages 1-2
DISCUSSION/ACTION:
1.Vote to Rededicate 136 Riverside Avenue to the TownDr. Colleen Palmer
of Westport
2.Proposed Course Additions: 2018-19 School Year,Dr. Colleen Palmer
DISCUSSION:
1.Universal Screening of Academic ProgressDr. Jessica Goldstein Ms. Colleen Banick
2.Discussion of Strategic Goals with Associated ActionDr. Colleen Palmer
Steps, Timelines, and Metrics
3.Proposed Administrative Structure for 2018-2019 Dr. Colleen Palmer
4.Homework GuidelinesMs. Julie Droller
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
1.Finance CommitteeMr. Michael Gordon Mr. Elio Longo
2.Policy CommitteeMs. Karen Kleine Mr. Mike Rizzo
3.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.
