(Agenda Subject to Modification in Accordance with Law)
PUBLIC CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m., Staples High School, Room 1025C, Principal’s Conference Room
ANTICIPATED EXECUTIVE SESSION: Strategies for Negotiations, Security
RESUME PUBLIC SESSION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Staples High School, Cafeteria B (Room 301), 7:00 p.m.
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION
MINUTES: November 17, 2014
PUBLIC QUESTIONS/COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS(15 MINUTES)
DISCUSSION:
1.NESDEC Enrollment Projections(Encl.)Don Kennedy
2.2015-16 Preliminary Budget Discussions with Board of Finance
3.Progress Report: National Executive Service Corps(Encl.)Ms. Aronow Ms. Kleine
REPORTS:
1.Implementation of SBAC Testing Program(Encl.)Mr. D’Amico
And Benefits and Efficacy of Standardized and AP TestsMs. Droller Ms. Carrignan
2.Kindergarten Evaluation and (Encl.)Ms. Droller
Recommended Modifications to Program
DISCUSSION/ACTION:
1.Acceptance of Gifts(Encl.)Dr. Landon
2.Approval: RFP for School Security Communications Systems(Encl.)Mr. 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 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.
