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Board of Education
- Date: 12/21/2023 8:00 PM
- Location: Staples High School - Cafeteria B
December 21, 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 ANTICIPATED: Executive session anticipated: Board review of administration’s response to student matter involving allegations of antisemitic bullying and discussion of attorney-client privileged communication regarding same.
RESUME PUBLIC SESSION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
8:00 p.m., Staples High School, Cafeteria B (Room 301)
HOLIDAY SEASON PERFORMANCE
The Staples High School Orphenians: Choral Director Lauren Pine
RECOGNITION OF CHRISTINA TORRES
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION
PUBLIC QUESTIONS/COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS (15 MINUTES)
MINUTES: December 14, 2023
DISCUSSION/ACTION
1. Approval of Tentative Agreement with the Westport Association of John Bayers
Educational Secretaries, United Public Services Employees Union
DISCUSSION
1. K-8 Student Achievement Report Dr. Anthony Buono
2. Budget Overview Thomas Scarice
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 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.
• Comments may concern any subject within the Board’s jurisdiction
• The Board may modify these limitations at the beginning of a meeting if the number of persons wishing to speak makes it advisable to
do so
• Speakers must give name and address, and use microphone.
• Per Board policy, speakers must be town residents, employees, or a parent/guardian of an enrolled student
• 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 ANTICIPATED: Executive session anticipated: Board review of administration’s response to student matter involving allegations of antisemitic bullying and discussion of attorney-client privileged communication regarding same.
RESUME PUBLIC SESSION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
8:00 p.m., Staples High School, Cafeteria B (Room 301)
HOLIDAY SEASON PERFORMANCE
The Staples High School Orphenians: Choral Director Lauren Pine
RECOGNITION OF CHRISTINA TORRES
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION
PUBLIC QUESTIONS/COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS (15 MINUTES)
MINUTES: December 14, 2023
DISCUSSION/ACTION
1. Approval of Tentative Agreement with the Westport Association of John Bayers
Educational Secretaries, United Public Services Employees Union
DISCUSSION
1. K-8 Student Achievement Report Dr. Anthony Buono
2. Budget Overview Thomas Scarice
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 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.
• Comments may concern any subject within the Board’s jurisdiction
• The Board may modify these limitations at the beginning of a meeting if the number of persons wishing to speak makes it advisable to
do so
• Speakers must give name and address, and use microphone.
• Per Board policy, speakers must be town residents, employees, or a parent/guardian of an enrolled student
• 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.
Agenda:BOE Agenda Dec 21 
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