September 2, 2020                   Via Zoom and Googledoc
WESTPORT BOARD OF EDUCATION
POLICY COMMITTEE
NOTICE OF 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.

WORK SESSION: 
9:00 a.m. Held Remotely Via Zoom Pursuant to Executive Order 7B

DISCUSSION/ACTION:

1. Minutes: August 12, 2020

DISCUSSION: 

1. First Reading of the Following Policies:
• CABE Model Policy 5141.22, "Student Communicable and Infectious Diseases" (New)
• CABE 6114.8, “Pandemic/Epidemic Emergencies“ (New)
• CABE 6114.81, “Emergency Suspension of Policy During Pandemic” (New)
• Policy 4118.5, “Acceptable Computer Network Use” (Revision)
• Policy 4118.22, “Code of Ethics” (New)
• Policy 5132, “Dress and Grooming” (New)
• Policy 4118.231/4218.231, “Alcohol, Drugs, and Tobacco” (Revision)

2. Second Reading of the Following Polices
• 6172.6, “Online Courses” (New)
• 3514.1, “Computer Loan” (Revision)

3. Continued Reading of the Following Policies:
• 6159, “Individualized Education/Special Education Program” (New)
• 6171.2, “Preschool Students with Disabilities” (New)
• 6172.4, “Title I Parental and Family Engagement Policy”

4. Any Other Policy Matters

ADJOURNMENT

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 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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