May 7, 2026 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)
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION
PUBLIC QUESTIONS/COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS (15 MINUTES)
MINUTES: April 23, 2026
DISCUSSION/ACTION
1. Gift Thomas Scarice
DISCUSSION
1. Social Studies Program Review Lauren Francese
2. First Reading of Board of Education Policies Dorie Hordon
• Revisions to Policy 5145.5, Policy Regarding Title IX of the Education John Bayers
Amendments of 1972 – Prohibition of Sex Discrimination and Sexual Harassment (Students)
• Revisions to Policy 4118.112/4218.112, Policy Regarding Prohibition of Sex Discrimination and Sexual Harassment in the Workplace (Personnel)
• Creation of New Policy 6160, Library Collection, Display and Program, and Review and Reconsideration Policy
• Revisions to Policy 6141, Instructional Materials Selection
• Repeal of 1312.1, Challenged Material
3. CIP Project Updates Elio 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 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.
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May 7, 2026 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)
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION
PUBLIC QUESTIONS/COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS (15 MINUTES)
MINUTES: April 23, 2026
DISCUSSION/ACTION
1. Gift Thomas Scarice
DISCUSSION
1. Social Studies Program Review Lauren Francese
2. First Reading of Board of Education Policies Dorie Hordon
• Revisions to Policy 5145.5, Policy Regarding Title IX of the Education John Bayers
Amendments of 1972 – Prohibition of Sex Discrimination and Sexual Harassment (Students)
• Revisions to Policy 4118.112/4218.112, Policy Regarding Prohibition of Sex Discrimination and Sexual Harassment in the Workplace (Personnel)
• Creation of New Policy 6160, Library Collection, Display and Program, and Review and Reconsideration Policy
• Revisions to Policy 6141, Instructional Materials Selection
• Repeal of 1312.1, Challenged Material
3. CIP Project Updates Elio 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 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.
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