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- Date: 10/24/2024 6:00 PM
- Location: Staple High School - Room 1025c
October 24, 2024 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: Matters Pertaining to Security
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: October 10, 2024
DISCUSSION
1. Proposed Course Additions: Dr. Anthony Buono
• Accelerated Math Course: Algebra I and Geometry Stefan Porco
John Wetzel
Nicole Giuliani
Stacey Delmhorst
• Advanced Forensics Course John DeLuca
Dave Rollison
Heather Wirkus
• 6A Spanish Film Studies Course Maria Zachery
Joe Barahona
Ana Catalina DeLuca
Waldina Hernandez
2. State Standardized Testing Report - Student Performance K-8 Dr. Anthony Buono
3. Redistricting Thomas Scarice
John Bayers
Mike Zuba
Patrick Gallagher
4. FY 2026 Budget Cost Drivers and Assumptions Elio Longo
5. FY 2026 Budget Preparation Calendar Elio Longo
DISCUSSION/ACTION
1. Gifts Thomas Scarice
2. Approval of BOE Proposed Meeting Dates 2025-2026 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
6:00 p.m., Staples High School, Room 1025c
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Matters Pertaining to Security
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: October 10, 2024
DISCUSSION
1. Proposed Course Additions: Dr. Anthony Buono
• Accelerated Math Course: Algebra I and Geometry Stefan Porco
John Wetzel
Nicole Giuliani
Stacey Delmhorst
• Advanced Forensics Course John DeLuca
Dave Rollison
Heather Wirkus
• 6A Spanish Film Studies Course Maria Zachery
Joe Barahona
Ana Catalina DeLuca
Waldina Hernandez
2. State Standardized Testing Report - Student Performance K-8 Dr. Anthony Buono
3. Redistricting Thomas Scarice
John Bayers
Mike Zuba
Patrick Gallagher
4. FY 2026 Budget Cost Drivers and Assumptions Elio Longo
5. FY 2026 Budget Preparation Calendar Elio Longo
DISCUSSION/ACTION
1. Gifts Thomas Scarice
2. Approval of BOE Proposed Meeting Dates 2025-2026 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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