March 31, 2021                                                                                   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 Orders No. 7B and 9H, there will not be a physical location for this meeting. This meeting will be held electronically and live streamed on westportct.gov and shown on Optimum Government Access Channel 79 and Frontier Channel 6020. 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/site_files/www/boe/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 and 9H

DISCUSSION/ACTION:

1. Minutes: March 3, 2020

DISCUSSION:

1. Continued Discussion of the Following:

• Policy 1700, “Deadly Weapons or Firearms” (New)
• Policy 3516.5, “Sexual Offenders on School Property” (New)
• Policy 1230, “Booster Clubs” (New)

• Policy 3453, “School Activity Funds” (Revision)
• Policy 5145.12, “Search and Seizure” (Revision)

• Policy 1250, “Policy Regarding Visitors and Observations in Schools” (Review)

   

  2. First Reading of the Following:

• Policy 6142.63, “Pool Safety Plan” (New)

• Policy 5142.4, “School Resource Officer” (Revision)
• Policy 6159, “Individualized Education Program” (Revision)
• Policy on Hate-Based Conduct (New)
• Policy 5145.4, “Non-Discrimination” (Revision)
• Policy 5145.42, “Racial Harassment of Students” (New)
• Policy 1511, “Non-Discrimination” (Revision)
• Policy 0525.1, “Anti-Racism” (New)
• Sample Language for Survey Notification (New Appendix A to policy 6162.51)
• Bylaw 9323.1, “Consent Agendas” (New)
• Policy 3516.4, “Sex Offender Notification” (New)

   

  3. Any Other Policy Matters

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting can also be viewed on Cablevision on channel 79; Frontier channel 6020, and by video stream @www.westportct.gov

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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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