August 17, 2020                                                                                              Via Zoom and Googledoc

WESTPORT BOARD OF EDUCATION

SPECIAL MEETING

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 13, 2020

DISCUSSION:

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

DISCUSSION/ACTION

1. Discussion and Possible Vote on School ReopeningMr. Thomas Scarice

   Recommendation                                                                                                       Dr. Anthony Buono

                                                                                                                                       Mr. John Bayers

    

2. Discussion and Possible Vote on Changes to the 2020-2021 School Calendar        Mr. Thomas Scarice 

    

3. 4Q & FY20 End-of-Year Financial Report and Carryover Account                             Mr. Elio Longo

    Recommendation 

    

4. Carryover Account                                                                                                      Mr. Elio Longo

    

    

5. Request of the Board of Finance and Representative Town Meeting Ms. Candice Savina Special Appropriation in the amount of $593,720.05, for COVID-related                                                                                                                      Mr. Thomas Scarice

   FY 2020-21 year-to-date actual and anticipated expenditures                                Mr. Elio Longo

    

6. Request of the Board of Finance and Representative Town Meeting a Supplemental Appropriation in the amount of $100,351.80 for the Rentals and Reimbursement Budget                                                                                              Mr. Elio Longo

    

7. Policy 5131.1-C19 "Transportation”                                                                                 Ms. Karen Kleine

DISCUSSION

Update from Policy Committee and First 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 "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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