June 11, 2026 Staples High School
WESTPORT BOARD OF EDUCATION
AGENDA*
(Agenda Subject to Modification in Accordance with Law)
PUBLIC CALL TO ORDER
6:00 p.m., Staples High School Room 1025c
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Performance Evaluation of the Superintendent
RESUME PUBLIC SESSION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
7:00 p.m., Staples High School, Cafeteria B (Room 301)
RECOGNITION OF RETIREES
Horacio Ballesteros, Christina Brooks, Maureen Cadden, Carmela Cerulo, Lisa Doran, Joanne Fasciolo, Gina Forberg, Karen Frawley, Dana Gilland, Ellen Hardy, Cheryl Hersh, Patricia Hines, Kaye Johnson, Jessica Olson, Helena Paiva, Anne Parise, Elaine Perlman, Liz Shaffer, Miguel Valentin
RECOGNITION OF STUDENT BOE REPRESENTATIVES
Anwara Olasewere, Souleye Kebe
RECOGNITION OF PTA CO-PRESIDENTS
Lori Freemon, Allison O’Dell, Jennifer Sydor, Alaina Skiber, Sonam Tejpal, Catherine Young,
Cheryl Morabito, Christina Royce, Alexis Eisenberg, Lindsay Brachle, Rebekah Wornow, Indy Pereira, Meghan O’Brien, Lindsay Blass, Wendy McConaghy, Gina Christie, Robin Lewis, Stefanie Shackelford, Aileen Brill
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION
PUBLIC QUESTIONS/COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS (15 MINUTES)
MINUTES: June 4, 2026
DISCUSSION/ACTION
DISCUSSION
Natalie Carrignan
DISCUSSION/ACTION
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.
It is the policy of the Town of Westport that all Town-sponsored public meetings and events are accessible to people with disabilities. If you need assistance in participating in a meeting or event due to a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact Westport’s ADA Coordinator at 203-341-1043 or csavin@westportct.gov at least three (3) business days prior to the scheduled meeting or event to request an accommodation.
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June 11, 2026 Staples High School
WESTPORT BOARD OF EDUCATION
AGENDA*
(Agenda Subject to Modification in Accordance with Law)
PUBLIC CALL TO ORDER
6:00 p.m., Staples High School Room 1025c
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Performance Evaluation of the Superintendent
RESUME PUBLIC SESSION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
7:00 p.m., Staples High School, Cafeteria B (Room 301)
RECOGNITION OF RETIREES
Horacio Ballesteros, Christina Brooks, Maureen Cadden, Carmela Cerulo, Lisa Doran, Joanne Fasciolo, Gina Forberg, Karen Frawley, Dana Gilland, Ellen Hardy, Cheryl Hersh, Patricia Hines, Kaye Johnson, Jessica Olson, Helena Paiva, Anne Parise, Elaine Perlman, Liz Shaffer, Miguel Valentin
RECOGNITION OF STUDENT BOE REPRESENTATIVES
Anwara Olasewere, Souleye Kebe
RECOGNITION OF PTA CO-PRESIDENTS
Lori Freemon, Allison O’Dell, Jennifer Sydor, Alaina Skiber, Sonam Tejpal, Catherine Young,
Cheryl Morabito, Christina Royce, Alexis Eisenberg, Lindsay Brachle, Rebekah Wornow, Indy Pereira, Meghan O’Brien, Lindsay Blass, Wendy McConaghy, Gina Christie, Robin Lewis, Stefanie Shackelford, Aileen Brill
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION
PUBLIC QUESTIONS/COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS (15 MINUTES)
MINUTES: June 4, 2026
DISCUSSION/ACTION
DISCUSSION
Natalie Carrignan
DISCUSSION/ACTION
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.
It is the policy of the Town of Westport that all Town-sponsored public meetings and events are accessible to people with disabilities. If you need assistance in participating in a meeting or event due to a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact Westport’s ADA Coordinator at 203-341-1043 or csavin@westportct.gov at least three (3) business days prior to the scheduled meeting or event to request an accommodation.
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