November 7, 2011 Staples High School

WESTPORT BOARD OF EDUCATION

*AGENDA
(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
MINUTES: October 24, 2011
PUBLIC QUESTIONS/COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS (15 MINUTES)
RECOGNITION:
Acknowledgement of Retiring Members of the Board of Education: Sandy DeFelice and Faith Taylor
PRESENTATION:
Westport Education 2025: Meeting the Global Challenge (Encl.) Ms. Comm
Dr. Landon
DISCUSSION:
1. Policy P5131.911: Bullying Prevention and Intervention (Encl.) Ms. Gilchrest
Policy P5131.912: Safe School Climate Plan Dr. Landon
2. Re-Coating Hypalon Roof at CMS: Approval of Capital Project (Encl.) Ms. Harris
Specifications and Resolutions
DISCUSSION/ACTION:
1. Acceptance of Gift: Document Cameras from Green’s Farms PTA (Encl.) Dr. Landon
2. Approval of Stipulation: Staples High School Football Field Lights 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.
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.