Westport Cumulative COVID-19 Cases Up 12; Deaths Unchanged; State Positivity Rate Up to 3.92%
The Westport-Weston Health District reports that Westport has added 8 positive or probable COVID-19 cases, and has added 0 new deaths.
Westport total positive or probable cases: 1,378 cases. Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 28 deaths.
State Daily Test Positivity: 3.92%
Points for Tonight’s Board of Ed. Meeting: Health Update, Social/Emotional Wellness, Plan for Minority Staff Recruitment
The Board of Education will continue their work after last meeting’s budget vote with another full agenda. Tonight’s meeting will start at 7:00 PM and can be viewed here or on Cablevision channel 79. The agenda and accompanying documents can be found here.
Agenda:
Health Update from Supervisor of Health Services Suzanne Levasseur. Superintendent Scarice plans to speak about the “sharp decline” in local cases.
“Search Institute” Survey from Mr. Michael Rizzo, Dr. Valerie Babich, Ms. Elaine Daignault, Ms. Margaret Watt. A survey for 7th-12th graders that will help the District understand the students’ social-emotional wellness.
Equity Study from Dr. Anthony Buono “The goal of the study is to identify systemic inequalities while positioning the district to effectively develop strategic action plans.”
2022-2023 School Year Calendar discussion.
Policy Committee and first reading of a policy on recruiting minority staff members to the district.
Morning Weather Report [02/23/21]: Cloudy, Rain, Maybe Snow
Today:
A slight chance of snow showers before 11am, then rain and snow showers likely. Increasing clouds, with a high near 40. Wind chill values between 25 and 35. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight:
Mostly clear, with a low around 32. West wind 7 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow:
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow Night:
A 20 percent chance of showers before 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind 9 to 11 mph.