August 31, 2020                  Via Zoom and Googledoc

WESTPORT BOARD OF EDUCATION


AGENDA *

(Agenda Subject to Modification in Accordance with Law)

SPECIAL NOTICE ABOUT PROCEDURES FOR THIS ELECTRONIC MEETING:
Pursuant to the Governor’s Executive Order No. 7B, there will not be a physical location for this meeting. This meeting will be held electronically and live streamed on westportps.org and shown on Optimum Government Access Channel 78 and Frontier Channel 6021. Emails to BOE members can be sent to BOE@westportps.org. Comments to be read during the public comment period must be submitted to the meeting’s Googledoc during the submission period. Please see the following link for instructions and guidelines: https://www.westportps.org/uploaded/Procedures_and_Guidelines_for_
Public_Participation_in_Remote_Board_Meetings.pdf.  We will use our best efforts to read public comments if they are received during the public comment period and if they state your full name and address. Meeting materials will be available at westportps.org along with the meeting notice posted on the Meeting Agenda page.

PUBLIC SESSION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
7:00 p.m., Held Remotely Via Zoom Pursuant to Executive Order 7B

ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION

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

MINUTES: August 17, 2020

DISCUSSION 

1. Update on School Reopening Dr. Anthony Buono
• Ventilation Mr. John Bayers
• Health Protocols Mr. Ted Hunyadi
• Remote Learning Mr. Marty Lisevick
• Sports/CIAC
• Enrollment and Staffing 

2. Calendar of Board of Education Agenda Items: Mr. Thomas Scarice
September 2020 – June 2021

3. Update from Finance and Facilities Committee Ms. Elaine Whitney

DISCUSSION/ACTION

1. Recommendation on the Use of Carryover Funds Mr. Tom Scarice

2. Update from Policy Committee and Second Reading of the Ms. Karen Kleine
Following Policies:
• Policy 4118.112/4218.112, “Sex Discrimination and Sexual 
Harassment in the Workplace” (Revision)
• Policy 5145.5, “Policy Regarding Sex Discrimination and Sexual 
Harassment” (Revision)
• Policy 6114.82-C19 "Policy Concerning Health and Safety 
Protocols Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic" (New)
• Policy 4152.9-C19 "Families First Coronavirus Response Act 
Leave" (New)
• Policy 3520, “Green Cleaning Programs” (Revision)
• Policy 4110, 4210, “Employment Checks” (Revision)
• Policy 6141.321, “Electronic Resources/Internet Safety” (Revision)
• Policy 5131.81-C19 "Use of Private Technology Devices" (New)
• Bylaw 9324, "Meeting Conduct" (Revision)

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:
• Public comment will be accepted via a Google doc and the comments will be read aloud at the meeting. A link will be provided on Monday, prior to the meeting.
• There will be no in-person public comment due to public health concerns.
• A maximum of 15 minutes will be provided for public comments.
• Comments on agenda items are limited to 1 minute each.

It is the policy of the Town of Westport that all Town-sponsored public meetings and events are accessible to people with disabilities. If you need assistance in participating in a meeting or event due to a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact Westport’s ADA Coordinator at 203-341-1043 or eflug@westportct.gov at least three (3) business days prior to the scheduled meeting or event to request an accommodation.

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