June 16, 2025 at 7:00 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. May 19, 2025, Weston Board of Education Meeting: Vote to approve

IV. PUBLIC COMMENT
 

IV.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 Acting Superintendent Low. 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 under Board of Education / Meeting Information / Procedures and Guidelines for Public Participation in Board Meetings: 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
 

V. CONSENT AGENDA: Vote to approve

V.A. Reappointment, Contract modifications, and Compensation: Dr. Tina Henckel, Assistant Superintendent

V.B. Appointment, Contract modifications, and Compensation: Dr. Tracy Edwards, Assistant Superintendent of Pupil Personnel Services

V.C. Appointment, Contract modifications, and Compensation: Phillip Cross, Chief Financial and Operations Officer

V.D. Reappointment, Contract modifications, and Compensation: Juliane Givoni, Director of Human Resources

V.E. Reappointment, Contract modifications, and Compensation: Daniel DiVito, Director of Digital Learning & Technology

V.F. Reappointment, Contract modifications, and Compensation: Michael DelMastro, Director of Facilities

V.G. Reappointment, Contract modifications, and Compensation: James Wiltsie, Director of Safety & Security

V.H. Reappointment, 2025-2026 Contract: Dr. Laura Marks, Medical Advisor

V.I. 2025-2026 Salaries for Central Office Unaffiliated Staff

VI. NEW BUSINESS

VI.A. Gifts, Grants and Bequests (Recognition, Acceptance or Approval)

VI.A.1. WHS PTO donations in the amount of $2,600 to furnish the math lab, $2,600 to furnish the literacy lab, $3,200 for student lounge furniture, $5,200 to support our partnership with Challenge Success, and a $500 donation from County Assemblies’ Charity Ball: Vote to approve/accept

VI.A.2. WIS PTO donation in the amount of $3,000 for custom window film on entry doors: Vote to accept

VI.B. 2024-2025 District Improvement Plan: Discuss

VI.B.1. Academic: Math & ELA

VI.B.2. District Culture & Climate

VI.C. Weston High School New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) Decennial Accreditation Report: Discuss

VI.D. Weston Board of Education Policies, Regulations, and Bylaws

VI.D.1. Restorative Practices Response Policy (second-read): Vote to approve

VI.D.2. Visitors and Observations (first-read): Discuss

VI.D.3. School Security and Safety (first-read): Discuss

VI.D.4. Drug and Alcohol Use by Students (first-read): Discuss

VI.E. Work to Combat Antisemitism - Accountability Working Group

VI.E.1. Anonymous Reporting System: Vote to approve

VI.E.2. Student Code of Conduct (Summary Chart)

VI.E.3. Student Code of Conduct webpage

VI.E.4. Next Steps

VI.F. Connecticut Leader Evaluation and Support Plan: Vote to adopt

VI.G. Weston Public Schools Educator Evaluation, Growth, and Support Plan: Vote to Adopt

VI.H. May 2025 Financial Report: Vote to Approve

VII. SUPERINTENDENT UPDATE

VIII. COMMITTEE UPDATES: Discuss

VIII.A. Connecticut Association of Boards of Education (CABE)

VIII.B. Cooperative Educational Services (CES)

VIII.C. Curriculum Committee

VIII.D. Education Optimization Committee (EOC)

VIII.E. Finance & Operations Committee

VIII.F. Policy Committee

VIII.G. Safety & Security Committee

VIII.H. Weston Education Foundation (WEF)

IX. NEXT SCHEDULED MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

IX.A. 2025-2026 Board of Education Regular Meeting Schedule: Vote to approve

IX.B. June 18, 2025, 6:00 PM, Via Zoom Webinar, Special Meeting (SLAM)

IX.C. September 15, 2025, 7:00 PM, Weston Middle School Library Learning Commons, Monthly Meeting

IX.D. Review of Pending Agenda Items for Next Meeting

X. ADJOURNMENT