August 26, 2019                                                                                                    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

EXECUTIVE SESSION: Discussion of possible ratification of the Tentative Agreements with (1) Nurses and Health Assistants, (2) Westport School Maintenance Employees, and (3) Westport School Custodians

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: July 15, 2019

PRESENTION

1. Reopening of Coleytown Middle School – Educational Dr. Anthony Buono Considerations

DISCUSSION/ACTION

1. Acceptance of GiftsDr. David Abbey

    

2. Approval of Tentative Agreementwith Nurses and Health AssistantsMr. John Bayers
3. Approval of Tentative Agreementwith Westport School MaintenanceMr. John Bayers

   Employees

    

4. Approval of Tentative Agreementwith Westport School CustodiansMr. John Bayers

    

5. 2019-20 Board CommitteesMr. Mark Mathias

    

6. Request of the Board of Finance and Representative Town Meeting Mr. Elio Longo a Supplemental Appropriation to FY 2018-19 budget in the amount of $211,789, for Account 210 - Health Insurance

    

7. 2018-19 End-of-Year Financial ReportMr. Elio Longo

    

8. Waive the August 31 deadline contained within the Memorandum Mr. Elio Longo of Agreement, dated August 31, 2015, by and between the Board of Education and Board of Finance establishing the Board of Education Carryover Account 

    

9. Request of the Board of Finance and Representative Town Mr. Elio Longo Meeting a Supplemental Appropriation in the amount of $131,502.29 for the Rentals and Reimbursement Budget

DISCUSSION

1. Calendar of Board of Education Agenda Items:Dr. David Abbey

      September 2019 – June 2020                                         

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.

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                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.