May 23, 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

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

MINUTES: May 9, 2011

PRESENTATIONS:

1. Exemplary Inclusionary Extracurricular Activities for Students Ms. Gilchrest
Mr. Zito
Ms. McQuone
Ms. Joyce
Wyatt Davis

2. Gifted Education: Review of Current Program and Potential (Encl) Mr. Fagan
For Modifications for Greater Challenges for Students Dr. Fischetti

DISCUSSION/ACTION:

1. Health Education Curriculum: Grades 6-12 (Encl) Mr. Gusitsch
Mr. Fagan

2. Policy P5141.21: Administration of Medications (Encl) Ms. Schwab

3. Acceptance of Gift: Chartwells (Encl) Dr. Landon

4. Adoption of 2011-12 Board of Education Budget (Encl) Dr. Landon
Ms. Harris

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.