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- Date: 06/06/2024 7:00 PM
- Location: Staples High School - Cafeteria B (Room 301)
June 6, 2024 Staples High School
WESTPORT BOARD OF EDUCATION
AGENDA*
(Agenda Subject to Modification in Accordance with Law)
PUBLIC CALL TO ORDER
5:30 p.m., Staples High School, Room 1025c
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Performance Evaluation of the Superintendent of Schools
RESUME PUBLIC SESSION/ PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
7:00 p.m., Staples High School, Cafeteria B (Room 301)
RECOGNITION OF PTA CO-PRESIDENTS
Lori Freemon, Liz Leary, Kalyn Jahansouz, Jennifer Sydor
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION
PUBLIC QUESTIONS/COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS (15 MINUTES)
MINUTES: May 16 and May 20, 2024
DISCUSSION
1. World Language Update Dr. Anthony Buono
Maria Zachery
Maria Tombline
Sarah O’Mahoney
Jennifer Ferreira
2. Equity Study Action Plan Update Thomas Scarice
3. Teacher Evaluation Plan Recommendation John Bayers
4. Student Owned Personal Tech Devices in Schools Thomas Scarice
5. First Reading Board of Education Policies: John Bayers
• 5122, Assignment of Students to Classes Kevin Christie
• 5112, Ages of Attendance
• 6146, Graduation Requirements
DISCUSSION/ACTION
1. Gifts Thomas Scarice
2. Second Reading of the Following Board of Education Policies: John Bayers
• 4111.3/4211.3, Minority Recruitment Plan/Increasing Educator Diversity Kevin Christie
• 5200, Field Trips
3. Non-Union Personnel Compensation 2024-2025 Thomas Scarice
4. 2024-25 School Lunch Program Elio Longo
5. Discussion/Possible Request to Carry Over Funds Elio Longo
6. Approval of 2024-2025 School Year Tuition Rates Elio Longo
7. Authorization to Sign Contracts Thomas Scarice
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
5:30 p.m., Staples High School, Room 1025c
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Performance Evaluation of the Superintendent of Schools
RESUME PUBLIC SESSION/ PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
7:00 p.m., Staples High School, Cafeteria B (Room 301)
RECOGNITION OF PTA CO-PRESIDENTS
Lori Freemon, Liz Leary, Kalyn Jahansouz, Jennifer Sydor
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION
PUBLIC QUESTIONS/COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS (15 MINUTES)
MINUTES: May 16 and May 20, 2024
DISCUSSION
1. World Language Update Dr. Anthony Buono
Maria Zachery
Maria Tombline
Sarah O’Mahoney
Jennifer Ferreira
2. Equity Study Action Plan Update Thomas Scarice
3. Teacher Evaluation Plan Recommendation John Bayers
4. Student Owned Personal Tech Devices in Schools Thomas Scarice
5. First Reading Board of Education Policies: John Bayers
• 5122, Assignment of Students to Classes Kevin Christie
• 5112, Ages of Attendance
• 6146, Graduation Requirements
DISCUSSION/ACTION
1. Gifts Thomas Scarice
2. Second Reading of the Following Board of Education Policies: John Bayers
• 4111.3/4211.3, Minority Recruitment Plan/Increasing Educator Diversity Kevin Christie
• 5200, Field Trips
3. Non-Union Personnel Compensation 2024-2025 Thomas Scarice
4. 2024-25 School Lunch Program Elio Longo
5. Discussion/Possible Request to Carry Over Funds Elio Longo
6. Approval of 2024-2025 School Year Tuition Rates Elio Longo
7. Authorization to Sign Contracts Thomas Scarice
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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