October 5, 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

ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION

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

MINUTES: September 21, 2020

DISCUSSION

1. Health UpdateMs. Suzanne Levasseur

    

2. Update on School Reopening Model and Process to Determine   Full On-Site Schooling                         Mr. Thomas Scarice 

    

3. Update from the Coleytown Middle School Building Committee                                                                  Mr. Don O’Day

    

4. Updated BOE Calendar of Agenda Items                                                                                                  Mr. Thomas Scarice

    

5. Proposed 2021-2022 Board of Education Meeting Dates                                                                            Mr. Thomas Scarice

    

6. Update on Facilities Projects                                                                                                                    Mr. Elio Longo

COMMITTEE UPDATES

1. Finance and Facilities Committee                                                                                                         Ms. Elaine Whitney

DISCUSSION/ACTION

1. Flexibility with Educator Evaluation Plans                                                                                 Mr. John Bayers

    

2. Communication Strategy and Personnel                                                                               Mr. Thomas Scarice

                                                                                                                                           Mr. John Bayers

    

3. Update from Policy Committee and Second 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)

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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