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Board of Education Special Meeting - REVISED
- Date: 03/22/2023 2:00 PM
- Location: Town Hall - Room 201/201A
March 22, 2023 Westport Town Hall
WESTPORT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
SUPERINTENDENT’S REVIEW COMMITTEE
(this is an ad hoc administrative committee established by the Superintendent per
Board Policy 1312.1 and Regulation 1312.1.)
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
REVISED AGENDA
(Agenda Subject to Modification in Accordance with Law)
WORK SESSION:
2:00 p.m., Westport Town Hall, Room 201/201A
1. Charge of the committee and overview of the process Elaine Whitney
2. Complainant’s presentation of concerns regarding the materials Tara McLaughlin
in question, which are each books in the Staples High School Library:
Gender Queer, This Book is Gay, and Flamer
3. Educators’ presentation of the rationale for maintaining the materials Stafford Thomas
in question Jennifer Cirino
Nicole Moeller
4. Review of background materials Elaine Whitney
a. Book reviews
b. Board of Education Policy 1312.1 and Regulation 1312.1
5. Discussion of guiding questions Elaine Whitney
ADJOURNMENT
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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WESTPORT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
SUPERINTENDENT’S REVIEW COMMITTEE
(this is an ad hoc administrative committee established by the Superintendent per
Board Policy 1312.1 and Regulation 1312.1.)
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
REVISED AGENDA
(Agenda Subject to Modification in Accordance with Law)
WORK SESSION:
2:00 p.m., Westport Town Hall, Room 201/201A
1. Charge of the committee and overview of the process Elaine Whitney
2. Complainant’s presentation of concerns regarding the materials Tara McLaughlin
in question, which are each books in the Staples High School Library:
Gender Queer, This Book is Gay, and Flamer
3. Educators’ presentation of the rationale for maintaining the materials Stafford Thomas
in question Jennifer Cirino
Nicole Moeller
4. Review of background materials Elaine Whitney
a. Book reviews
b. Board of Education Policy 1312.1 and Regulation 1312.1
5. Discussion of guiding questions Elaine Whitney
ADJOURNMENT
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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