September 21, 2020                                     Staples High School, Public Participation Via 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., Staples High School, Cafeteria B (Room 301), Public Participation Held Remotely Pursuant to Executive Order 7B

RECOGNITION: 2021 Westport Teacher of the Year/Heart Award

ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION

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

MINUTES: August 31, 2020

DISCUSSION/ACTION

1. Suspension of Bylaw 9324 and Regulation 1120Ms. Candice Savin

DISCUSSION

1. Superintendent’s Report for the Start of the 2020-21Mr. Thomas Scarice

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2. Health UpdateMs. Suzanne Levasseur

    

3. Coronavirus Relief FundsMr. Elio Longo

    

4. Staffing ReportMr. John Bayers

    

5. Permanent Building Substitute NeedsMr. John Bayers

    

6. Superintendent’s Entry PlanMr. Thomas Scarice

    

7. Communication Strategy and PersonnelMr. Thomas Scarice

                                                                                                                                 Mr. John Bayers

8. Flexibility with Educator Evaluation PlansMr. John Bayers

    

9. Updated BOE Calendar of Agenda ItemsMr. Thomas Scarice

    

    

10. Update from Policy Committee and First Reading of theMs. Karen Kleine Following Policies:
    • Policy 4118.22, “Code of Ethics” (New)
    • Policy 6171.2, “Preschool Students with Disabilities” (New)
    • Policy 4118.5, “Acceptable Computer Network Use” (Revision)
    • Policy 5132, “Dress and Grooming” (New)
    • Policy 4118.231/4218.231, “Alcohol, Drugs, and Tobacco” (Revision)
    • 6172.6, “Online Courses” (New)
    • 3514.1, “Computer Loan” (Revision)
    • 6172.4, “Title I Parental and Family Engagement Policy” (New)

       

11. Health and Medical Insurance Revenue and Mr. Elio Longo Expenses FY21 as of August 31, 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.

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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