November 11, 2019                                                                                               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)

RECOGNITION OF MARK MATHIAS

RECOGNITION OF NEIL PHILLIPS

ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION

PUBLIC QUESTIONS/COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS (15 MINUTES)

MINUTES: October 21, 2019

PRESENTATION

1. Superintendent SearchDr. Joseph Erardi

    

2. Virtual Net Metering – Sustainable WestportMr. David Mann

    

3. Enrollment Projections: Milone and MacBroomMr. Mike Zuba

DISCUSSION

1. Development and Assignment of Redistricting QuestionsMr. Mark Mathias

DISCUSSION/ACTION

1. GiftsDr. David Abbey

    

2. Appointment of the Westport Public Art Collections CommitteeMr. Elio Longo (WestPAC) as the agent to maintain and manage the Westport Art Collection and Adoption of Collection Management Guidelines
3. Discussion of Proposed Board of Education Meeting DatesDr. David Abbey

    

4. Second Reading of the Following Policies and Bylaws:Ms. Karen Kleine

• P4118.11/4218.11, Nondiscrimination (amendment, number change)
• P4118.234, Prohibition on Recommendations for Psychotropic Drugs (new)
• P5118.1, Homeless Children and Youth (new)
• P5125.11, Health/Medical Records (HIPPA) (new)
• P5131.7, Weapons and Dangerous Instruments (new)
• P5144.4, Physical Activity and Student Discipline (new)
• P4212.42, Drug and Alcohol Testing for Bus Drivers (new)
• P5145.511, Sexual Abuse Prevention Education Program (new)
• B9324, Meeting Conduct (new)

DISCUSSION

1. FY 20 First Quarter Financial ReportMr. Elio Longo

    

2. Update on Policy Committee and First Reading of the Following: Ms. Karen Kleine

• Policy 0200, Statement of Educational Goals and Student Objectives (new)
• Policy 3541.5, Reporting of Transportation Safety Complaints (new)
• Policy 6115, School Ceremonies and Observances (new)
• Policy and Regulation 3515, Use of School Facilities (revised)
• Policy 5141.3, Health Assessments and Immunizations (new)

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 Cablevision on channel 78; Frontier channel 6021 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.