October 21, 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:

8:00 a.m. Held Remotely Via Zoom Pursuant to Executive Order 7B

Executive Session Anticipated:

1. Discussion of attorney-client privileged memorandum providing legal advice regarding Board policies

DISCUSSION/ACTION:

1. Minutes: September 30, 2020

DISCUSSION:

1. Second Reading of the Following Policies:
2. First Reading of the Following:
   • Regulation 5125.1, “Electronically Stored Data” (Renumbering to 2260)
   • Policy 2260, “Policy Regarding Retention of Electronic Records and Information” (New)
   • Policy 5131.6, “Alcohol, Drugs, and Tobacco” (Revision)

      

3. Any Other Policy Matters

• 6159, “Individualized Education Instruction Program” (Revision)
• 6162.51, Surveys of Students/Student Privacy (Revision)
• 5112, “Ages of Attendance” (Revision)
• 5141.21, “Administration of Medications” (Revision)
• 5145.15, “Disclosure of Directory Information” (Revision)
• 5145.41, “Non-Discrimination” (Revision and Renumbering to 5145.4)
• 4118.237/4218.237/5141.8, “Face Masks/Coverings” (New)
• 5144, “Physical Restraint” (Renumber Only to 5144.1)
• 5113.2-C19, “Attendance, Truancy, and Chronic Absenteeism” (Revision)

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting can also be viewed on Cablevision on channel 78; Frontier channel 6021, and by video stream @www.westportps.org

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                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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