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Board of Education Special Meeting- Revised
- Date: 06/22/2020 6:00 PM
- Location: Electronically
June 22, 2020 Via Zoom and Googledoc
WESTPORT BOARD OF EDUCATION
SPECIAL MEETING
REVISED 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 CALL TO ORDER
6:00 p.m., Held Remotely Via Zoom Pursuant to Executive Order 7B
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Discussion of Attorney-Client Privileged Communications Containing Legal Advice Regarding Board Policies and Related Student Privacy Matters
RESUME PUBLIC SESSION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (7:00 p.m.) ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION PUBLIC QUESTIONS/COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS (15 MINUTES)
MINUTES: June 8, 2020, pages 1-2
DISCUSSION
1. Update from the Coleytown Middle School Building Committee Mr. Don O’Day
2. Report on Distance Learning Survey Dr. Anthony Buono
3. Update from the School Reopening Committee Dr. Anthony Buono
Mr. John Bayers
DISCUSSION/ACTION
1. Authorization to Sign Contracts Dr. Anthony Buono
2. Grant to Chief Financial Officer of emergency purchasing power Ms. Candice Savin
and waiver of competitive bidding requirements for personal protective
equipment in quantities to be determined by the Chief Financial Officer.
3. Second Reading of the Following Policies and Regulations: (Encl.) Ms. Karen Kleine
a. Policy 4138/4238 Non-School Employment (new) , page 3
b. Regulation 4138/4238 Non-School Employment (revised), pages 4-6
c. Policy 4151.5/4215.5 Legal and Civic Duties (revised), pages 7-8
d. Policy 4118.24 Staff/Student Relations/Non-Fraternization (revised), pages 9-11
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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WESTPORT BOARD OF EDUCATION
SPECIAL MEETING
REVISED 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 CALL TO ORDER
6:00 p.m., Held Remotely Via Zoom Pursuant to Executive Order 7B
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Discussion of Attorney-Client Privileged Communications Containing Legal Advice Regarding Board Policies and Related Student Privacy Matters
RESUME PUBLIC SESSION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (7:00 p.m.) ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION PUBLIC QUESTIONS/COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS (15 MINUTES)
MINUTES: June 8, 2020, pages 1-2
DISCUSSION
1. Update from the Coleytown Middle School Building Committee Mr. Don O’Day
2. Report on Distance Learning Survey Dr. Anthony Buono
3. Update from the School Reopening Committee Dr. Anthony Buono
Mr. John Bayers
DISCUSSION/ACTION
1. Authorization to Sign Contracts Dr. Anthony Buono
2. Grant to Chief Financial Officer of emergency purchasing power Ms. Candice Savin
and waiver of competitive bidding requirements for personal protective
equipment in quantities to be determined by the Chief Financial Officer.
3. Second Reading of the Following Policies and Regulations: (Encl.) Ms. Karen Kleine
a. Policy 4138/4238 Non-School Employment (new) , page 3
b. Regulation 4138/4238 Non-School Employment (revised), pages 4-6
c. Policy 4151.5/4215.5 Legal and Civic Duties (revised), pages 7-8
d. Policy 4118.24 Staff/Student Relations/Non-Fraternization (revised), pages 9-11
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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