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Westport warms to  possibility of solar panels

Westport warms to possibility of solar panels

Justine Seligson, Photo Coordinator May 30, 2014

Imagine a form of energy that is completely clean, renewable and inexpensive in the long run. It has none of the filth of fossil fuels. Using it on a large-scale basis would allow many people to enjoy...

Women’s Advocacy Club campaigns for contraception

Women’s Advocacy Club campaigns for contraception

Kaila Finn, Web News Editor May 19, 2014

Last year, the Staples' Women's Advocacy Club (WAC) unveiled their campaign to stock the nurse's office with condoms. These efforts were met with an overwhelming positive response from students who, teeming...

AP environmental students filled the back of the audience to show their support for the solar photovoltaic system proposal.

Board of Education discusses solar energy

Alexa Di Luca, Staff Writer April 9, 2014

On a rainy Monday night, April 7, the Staples cafeteria quickly filled up with concerned AP environmental students for the Board of Education (BOE) meeting. The major topics that were covered included...

Board of Finance approves proposed BOE budget

Board of Finance approves proposed BOE budget

Eliza Llewellyn, Web Managing Editor March 21, 2014

Thursday night’s Board of Finance meeting sparked debate and discussion, but ultimately resulted in the approval of the BOE’s proposed budget in a 4-3 vote. The budget proposal, a 4.82 percent increase...

Blame, solutions swirl around $2 mill shortfall

Blame, solutions swirl around $2 mill shortfall

Eliza Llewellyn, Web Managing Editor January 31, 2014

At the Dec. 11 Board of Finance meeting, news of a shortfall of roughly $1.9 million shook the board. Since then, questions have revolved around who’s to blame and how to make up the deficit. “I was...

John Klinge, a member of the Representative Town Meeting, shares his opinion on the Health Insurance Fund Review Committee.

Board of Education talks budget

Alexa Di Luca, Staff Writer January 9, 2014

On Jan. 6 at 7:30 p.m. the Board of Education (BOE) meeting attracted parents and members of the Westport community due to the current deficit of approximately $2 million. The main topics of the night...

Students, parents weigh in on middle school STEM proposal

Students, parents weigh in on middle school STEM proposal

Ben Goldschlager, Web News Editor November 26, 2013

This Monday, Nov. 25, the Board of Education [BOE] had planned on voting on expanding engineering in the middle schools via the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics program. But, after a meeting...

A Smarter Balance?

A Smarter Balance?

Nicole DeBlasi, Web Managing Editor October 10, 2013

On Oct. 7, the Westport Board of Education met at Staples. One of the most pressing issues discussed was the implementation of a new standardized test called Smarter Balanced Assessments, which will replace...

These numbers are based on the Board of Educations proposed budget for the 2013-2014 school year.

Subbing Out: Spending on Substitute Teachers Goes Over Budget

Bailey Ethier, Editor-in-Chief September 26, 2013

During the 2012-13 school year Westport Public Schools went $222,039, 0.33 percent, over budget on salaries due to an “extensive use of substitute teachers and non-certified staff overtime,” according...

Westport Public Schools Director of Technology Natalie Carrignan talks to the Board of Education about the move to Schoology, which is planned for next year.

Schooled on Schoology

Hannah Foley, Editor-in-Chief June 6, 2013

On Monday, June 3, Natalie Carrignan, Westport Public Schools Director of Technology, spoke before the Board of Education concerning the switch from Blackboard to Schoology, the learning management system...

BOE discusses 2025 initiative

BOE discusses 2025 initiative

Jordan Shenhar, Web Managing Editor May 22, 2013

The BOE convened on Monday, May 20 to discuss the Westport 2025 initiative and the district’s goals for the upcoming year. The meeting’s primary focus was a presentation by Director of Secondary Education...

BOE Discusses Staff Policy on Social Media and New P.E. Program

December 21, 2010
At the BOE meeting on Dec. 20 the Board discussed two policies that may come into effect soon.
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