October 9, 2012 Staples High School
WESTPORT BOARD OF EDUCATION
*AGENDA
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(Agenda Subject to Modification in Accordance with Law)
PUBLIC SESSION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
7:30 p.m. Staples High School, Cafeteria B (Room 301)
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION
PUBLIC QUESTIONS/COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS (15 MINUTES)
MINUTES: September 10, 2012, September 23, 2012 and September 24, 2012
DISCUSSION:
1. New Course Proposals: Staples High School (Encl.) Ms. Comm
Mr. D’Amico
Dr. Scheetz
Ms. Zachery
2. Progress Report: Program for the Gifted (Encl.) Mr. Rizzo
INFORMATION:
1. October 1, 2012 Enrollment Report (Encl.) Dr. Landon
2. Staffing Report (Encl.) Ms. Cion
DISCUSSION/ACTION:
1. Adoption of 2013-14 Budget Calendar (Encl.) Dr. Landon Ms. Harris
2. Board of Education Meeting Calendar: July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014 (Encl.) Dr. Landon
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 cable TV on channel 78; AT&T channel 99 and by video stream @www.westport.k12.ct.us
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 use microphone.
• 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.
