March 18, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

I. CALL TO ORDER, VERIFICATION OF QUORUM

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

II.A. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all.

III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

III.A. Meeting minutes from the February 12, 2024 Board of Education Regular Meeting

III.B. Meeting minutes from the February 20, 2024 Board of Education Special Meeting

IV. STUDENT BOARD OF EDUCATION REPRESENTATIVE COMMENTS

IV.A. Discussion with WHS Student Board of Education Representatives

V. PUBLIC COMMENT
 

V.A. The Board welcomes the opportunity to hear from members of the public about matters concerning Weston Public Schools. Public comment is an important chance for the Board to receive input and feedback from our school community. We listen attentively to all comments shared.

While we value and pay close attention to public comment, it is our practice not to respond substantively, or sometimes at all, during public comment. There are several reasons for this:

First, engaging in a discussion on non-agenda items could violate the Board’s obligations to comply with the Freedom of Information Act.

Second, the Board or the administration may not be prepared to discuss certain matters raised in the first instance by a public comment. 

Third, the Board develops its meeting agenda carefully to ensure that the Board addresses matters that are pressing or relevant at the time of the meeting.

We encourage members of the public with specific questions, concerns, or complaints about our schools to reach out directly to Superintendent Barbiero. You may also email the Board at our email address, boardofeducation@westonps.org.

Additional details on Public Comment at board meetings can be found on our website: https://www.westonps.org/608477_3

Meeting Conduct: Bylaws of the Board #9325 - https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Book/2468?docTypeId=224318&file=ab5f2950-f792-4ecc-bc14-37a3939de003

VI. OLD BUSINESS

VI.A. Weston Board of Education Policies, Regulations, and Bylaws (second read)

VI.A.a. Discussion and vote on AR 5141.3 Health Assessments/Screenings and Oral Assessments

VI.B. Discussion regarding board response to public comment and email communication

VI.C. Discussion regarding board of education meeting start time and remote/in-person meetings

VI.D. Discussion and vote (if necessary) regarding Mile of Safety Officer

VII. NEW BUSINESS

VII.A. Recognition

VII.A.a. Acceptance of WEF Donation

VII.B. Weston Board of Education Policies, Regulations, and Bylaws (first read)

VII.B.a. Discussion on 5131.31 Regulations Regarding Immunizations

VII.B.b. Discussion on 5141.21 Administration of Student Medications

VII.B.c. Discussion on 5112 Ages of Attendance

VII.B.d. Discussion on 1312 WPS Request for Evaluation of Instructional Materials (Appendix A)

VII.B.e. Discussion on 1312 Instructional Materials Review Committee Report (Appendix B)

VII.B.f. Discussion on 6161 WPS Equipment Books Materials

VII.C. Review and discussion of policy 5136 as it relates to use of private technology (cell phones)

VII.D. Discussion on MOA regarding HSA payment schedule for WAA

VIII. DISTRICT UPDATES

VIII.A. Consent Agenda

VIII.B. Superintendent Report

VIII.C. Pupil Personnel Services and Special Education

VIII.D. Finance and Operations

VIII.D.a. Discussion and vote on the 8th FY24 Financial Report, February 2024

IX. COMMITTEE REPORTS (committee chair update, if any)

IX.A. Communications Committee

IX.B. Connecticut Association of Boards of Education (CABE)

IX.C. Cooperative Educational Services (CES)

IX.D. Curriculum Committee

IX.E. Educational Optimization Committee (EOC)

IX.F. Finance & Operations Committee

IX.G. Negotiations Committee

IX.H. Policy Committee

IX.I. Weston Education Foundation (WEF)

X. NEXT SCHEDULED MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

X.A. The next regular session of the Weston Board of Education will be April 8, 2024 at 6:00 PM.  This meeting will be remote.

X.B. Review of Pending Agenda Items for Next Meeting

XI. ADJOURNMENT