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Board of Education
- Date: 06/05/2023 6:00 PM
- Location: Staples High School - Room 1025c
June 5, 2023 Staples High School
WESTPORT BOARD OF EDUCATION
AGENDA*
(Agenda Subject to Modification in Accordance with Law)
PUBLIC CALL TO ORDER
6:00 p.m., Staples High School, Room 1025c
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Non-Union Personnel Compensation 2023-2024
RESUME PUBLIC SESSION/ PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
7:00 p.m., Staples High School, Cafeteria B (Room 301)
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION
PUBLIC QUESTIONS/COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS (15 MINUTES)
MINUTES: May 15, 17, 22, and 24, 2023
DISCUSSION
1. World Language Program Evaluation Dr. Anthony Buono
Ms. Maria Zachery
Ms. Dawn Samples
2. School Climate Improvement Plans Building Principals
3. Strategic Plan Update Mr. Thomas Scarice
• Strategic Objective #4 - Elevate Student Voice and Engagement Dr. Valerie Babich
• Strategic Objective #3 - Excel in Explicit Instruction of Social/ Emotional
Capacities
4. Grade 9 Performance Indicators Dr. Anthony Buono
Mr. Stafford Thomas
DISCUSSION/ACTION
1. Second Reading of Bylaw 9160, Student Representatives Mr. Kevin Christie
Mr. Thomas Scarice
Mr. John Bayers
2. Gifts Mr. Thomas Scarice
3. Building Envelope Evaluations Mr. Elio Longo
Mr. Thomas Scarice
4. Non-Union Personnel Compensation 2023-2024 Mr. Thomas Scarice
5. Discussion/Possible Request to Carry Over Funds Mr. Elio Longo
6. Approval of 2023-2024 School Year Tuition Rates Mr. Elio Longo
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 and by video stream @www.westportps.org
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION WELCOME USING THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES:
• Comment on non-agenda topics will occur during the first 15 minutes except when staff or guest presentations are scheduled.
• Board will not engage in dialogue on non-agenda items.
• Public may speak as agenda topics come up for discussion or information.
• Speakers on non-agenda items are limited to 2 minutes each, except by prior arrangement with chair.
• Speakers on agenda items are limited to 3 minutes each, except by prior arrangement with chair.
• Speakers must give name and address, and use microphone.
• Per Board policy, speakers must be town residents or employees
• Responses to questions may be deferred if answers not immediately available.
• Public comment is normally not invited for topics listed for action after having been publicly discussed at one or more meetings.
WESTPORT BOARD OF EDUCATION
AGENDA*
(Agenda Subject to Modification in Accordance with Law)
PUBLIC CALL TO ORDER
6:00 p.m., Staples High School, Room 1025c
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Non-Union Personnel Compensation 2023-2024
RESUME PUBLIC SESSION/ PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
7:00 p.m., Staples High School, Cafeteria B (Room 301)
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION
PUBLIC QUESTIONS/COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS (15 MINUTES)
MINUTES: May 15, 17, 22, and 24, 2023
DISCUSSION
1. World Language Program Evaluation Dr. Anthony Buono
Ms. Maria Zachery
Ms. Dawn Samples
2. School Climate Improvement Plans Building Principals
3. Strategic Plan Update Mr. Thomas Scarice
• Strategic Objective #4 - Elevate Student Voice and Engagement Dr. Valerie Babich
• Strategic Objective #3 - Excel in Explicit Instruction of Social/ Emotional
Capacities
4. Grade 9 Performance Indicators Dr. Anthony Buono
Mr. Stafford Thomas
DISCUSSION/ACTION
1. Second Reading of Bylaw 9160, Student Representatives Mr. Kevin Christie
Mr. Thomas Scarice
Mr. John Bayers
2. Gifts Mr. Thomas Scarice
3. Building Envelope Evaluations Mr. Elio Longo
Mr. Thomas Scarice
4. Non-Union Personnel Compensation 2023-2024 Mr. Thomas Scarice
5. Discussion/Possible Request to Carry Over Funds Mr. Elio Longo
6. Approval of 2023-2024 School Year Tuition Rates Mr. Elio Longo
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 and by video stream @www.westportps.org
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION WELCOME USING THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES:
• Comment on non-agenda topics will occur during the first 15 minutes except when staff or guest presentations are scheduled.
• Board will not engage in dialogue on non-agenda items.
• Public may speak as agenda topics come up for discussion or information.
• Speakers on non-agenda items are limited to 2 minutes each, except by prior arrangement with chair.
• Speakers on agenda items are limited to 3 minutes each, except by prior arrangement with chair.
• Speakers must give name and address, and use microphone.
• Per Board policy, speakers must be town residents or employees
• Responses to questions may be deferred if answers not immediately available.
• Public comment is normally not invited for topics listed for action after having been publicly discussed at one or more meetings.
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