January 20, 2026 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. STUDENT BOARD OF EDUCATION REPRESENTATIVE COMMENTS

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

IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

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 Forti. 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 review): Possible motion

VI.A.1. Second review and approval:

9010 - Limits of Authority
9121 - Official Duties
9122 - Secretary
9130 - Orientation of the Board/Committees
9230 - Orientation of Board Members
9270 - Conflict of Interest
9271 - Code of Ethics
9311 - Changes, Additions or Removal in Board Policies and Bylaws
9314 - Suspension of Policies, Bylaws and Regulations
9321 - Time, Place and Notification of Meetings
9322 - Public and Executive Session
9323 - Construction of the Agenda
9325.1 - Quorum
9325.2 - Order of Business - Adjourned Meetings
9326 - Minutes
9327 - Electronic Mail Communications
9330 - Board/School District Records
P 2210 - Administrative Leeway in Absence of Board Education Policy
P 2231 - Policy and Regulation Systems
P 2270 - Uniform Treatment of Recruiters
R 3516.4 Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Control
P 3517 - Security of Buildings and Grounds

 

VII. NEW BUSINESS

VII.A. Reschedule February monthly board meeting date: Discussion and possible motion

VII.B. Consent Agenda: Possible motion

VII.B.1. Staffing Update

VII.B.2. Overnight Field Trip: Model UN

VII.B.3. WEF Donation to WHS for student assembly (Harlan Cohen) in the amount of $5,000

VII.B.4. WEF Donation to WMS for Windows & Voices author series in the amount of $5,000

VII.B.5. HES PTO Donation in the amount of $3,000 for a binding machine

VII.B.6. HES PTO Donation in the amunt of $3,000 for classroom storage and charging station

VII.C. Weston Board of Education Policies, Regulations, and Bylaws (first review): Discussion

VII.C.1. First review:
P 1120 Board of Education Meetings Policy
P 1220 Citizens’ Advisory Committees
P 1256 Prohibition Against Alcohol, Smoking, E-Cigarettes, and Vapor Products
R 1321 Public Performances by Students
P 5114 Student Discipline Policy
 

VII.C.2. Review only/no action needed:
 

VIII. FY27 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS: Discussion (if needed)

IX. DISTRICT UPDATES

IX.A. Superintendent

IX.B. Pupil Personnel Services and Special Education

IX.C. Finance and Operations

IX.C.1. December 2025 Financial Report: Discussion and possible motion

X. COMMITTEE UPDATES (Refer to committee meeting minutes for details)

X.A. Communications Committee

X.B. Curriculum Committee

X.C. Educational Optimization Committee (EOC)

X.D. Finance & Operations Committee

X.E. Negotiations Committee (committee not active at this time)

X.F. Policy Committee

X.G. Safety & Security Committee

XI. ORGANIZATION UPDATES (BOE Representatives)

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

XI.B. Cooperative Educational Services (CES)

XI.C. Weston Education Foundation (WEF)

XII. NEXT SCHEDULED MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

XII.A. NEXT SCHEDULED MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

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

XIII. ADJOURNMENT