May 15, 2025                                                         Staples High School                                                                                                                 

WESTPORT BOARD OF EDUCATION 

REVISED AGENDA* 

(Agenda Subject to Modification in Accordance with Law)

PUBLIC CALL TO ORDER

6:00 p.m., Staples High School, Room 1025c 

EXECUTIVE SESSION: Non-Union Personnel Compensation 2025-2026 

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION                                         

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

MINUTES: May 1, 6, 9, and 12, 2025 

DISCUSSION / POSSIBLE ACTION 

1. Gift           Thomas Scarice

    

2. Smartphone/Wearable Technology Recommendation   Thomas Scarice

DISCUSSION

1. AI Pilot Update    Thomas Scarice

                                                        Natalie Carrignan

    

2. Redistricting Update      Thomas Scarice

    

3. First Reading of Board of Education Policies Kevin Christie    John Bayers

• Possible new CT School Climate Policy and proposed repeal of existing Policy 5131.911, Bullying Prevention and Intervention Policy, and Policy 5131.912, Safe School Climate Plan
• Possible new Board of Education policy: Restorative Practices

DISCUSSION / POSSIBLE ACTION 

1. Budget Approval 2025-2026     Elio Longo

    

2. Discussion/Possible Request to Carry Over Funds   Elio Longo

    

3. Second Reading of Board of Education Bylaw 9160, Student Representatives Kevin Christie

                                                                                                                                      John Bayers

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 Cablevision on channel 78 and by video stream @www.westportps.org

               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.

· The Board may modify these limitations at the beginning of a meeting if the number of persons wishing to speak makes it advisable to 

   do so

               · Speakers on agenda items are limited to 3 minutes each, except by prior arrangement with chair.

               · Speakers must give name and address, and use microphone.

        · Per Board policy, speakers must be a town resident, employee, student, or a parent/guardian of an enrolled student

               · 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.