September 12, 2011 Staples High School


WESTPORT BOARD OF EDUCATION

*AGENDA

(Agenda Subject to Modification in Accordance with Law)

PUBLIC SESSION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
7:00 p.m. Staples High School, Cafeteria B (Room 301)

RECOGNITION/RECEPTION:

1. Westport Teacher of the Year 2012

ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION

MINUTES: August 15, 2011

PUBLIC QUESTIONS/COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS (15 MINUTES)

INFORMATION:

Superintendent’s Welcoming Address to Staff: August 25, 2011 (Encl) Dr. Landon

DISCUSSION/ACTION:

1. Staples Field Hockey Scorer’s Shed (Encl) Dr. Landon

DISCUSSION:

1. Follow-Up Report: Elimination of Arena Scheduling for (Encl) Mr. Dodig
2011-12 School Year Mr. Farnen
Ms. Schwartz

2. Interim Report: Gifted Education (Encl) Ms. Comm
Ms. Gilchrest
Mr. Rizzo

3. School System Goals: July 1, 2011-June 30, 2012 (Encl) Dr. Landon

4. Impact of Hurricane Irene on 2011-12 School Calendar (Encl) Dr. Landon


ADJOURNMENT
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• Public may speak as agenda topics come up for discussion or information.
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• Responses to questions may be deferred if answers not immediately available.
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