December 19, 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)
HOLIDAY SONGFEST: The Staples High School Orphenians
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION
PUBLIC QUESTIONS/COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS (15 MINUTES)
MINUTES: December 5, 2011
PRESENTATION: Report on Gifted Education (Encl.) Mr. Rizzo, Ms. Gilchrest
Mr. Bayers, Dr. Babich Ms. Bell, Ms. Comm
DISCUSSION/ACTION:
1. Policy P5131.911: Bullying Prevention and Intervention (Encl.) Ms. Gilchrest
Policy P5131.912: Safe School Climate Plan Dr. Landon
2. Acceptance of Gifts (Encl.) Dr. Landon
DISCUSSION:
1. Underground Fuel Oil Storage Tank Replacement (Encl.) Ms. Harris
INFORMATION:
1. Utilization of Hybrid School Bus (Encl.) Ms. Harris
2. Restructuring of Elementary School (Encl.) Dr. Landon
Physical Education and Middle School French
Superintendent’s Proposed 2012-13 Budget
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.
