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Agenda
WATERTOWN BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
Watertown High School
Technology Center
Monday, August 27, 2007 – 7:30 PM
A. Convene Regular Meeting - 7:30 PM
B. Salute to the Flag
C. Recognition
The Board of Education wishes to recognize Ty Meka, grade 5 student at Polk School for winning the ”What the American Dream Means to Me” essay contest sponsored by News Channel 8.
D. Public Participation
E. Budget Summary – (Information Only – No Action Required)
F. Committee Reports:
1. Advertising Committee, Todd Griffin, Chair
2. Athletics Committee, Chris Lafferty, Chair
3. Budget Committee, Todd Griffin, Chair
4. Curriculum & Instruction Committee, Gina Calabrese, Chair
5. Facilities Committee, Rich Mazzamaro, Chair
6. Policy and Labor Committee, Mary Colangelo, Chair
7. Cablevision, Kevin Killeen
8. PBC Representative, Rich Mazzamaro
9. Education Connection Representative, Mary Dzioba
10. Town Hall Joint Committee, Mary Dzioba, Thomas Lambert
G. Communications - Secretary
H. Minutes
1. Special Board of Education Meeting – July 17, 2007
2. Regular Board of Education Meeting – July 23, 2007
3. BOE/Town Council Joint Meeting – July 23, 2007
I. Superintendent's Recommendations and Report
1. Appointments – (Information Only – No Action Required)
a. Ms. Jane Blakeman to the position of One on One Special Ed Paraprofessional at Watertown High School for 32.5 hours paid per week at the hourly rate of $14.86.
b. Mr. Paul Catuccio to the position of Athletic Coordinator at Swift Middle School for the 2007-2008 school year at a contractual stipend of $2,173.00.
c. Ms. Susan Chowaniec to the position of Resource Paraprofessional, Category #2, Special Ed Program, at Judson School effective August 31, 2007 for 30.0 hours paid per week at the hourly rate of $12.30.
d. Ms. Jennifer Larkin to the position of Guidance Counselor at Watertown High School effective August 29, 2007, being hired on Step 3, with a Masters Degree, with 2 years of Experience at an annual contractual salary of $44,856.00 ($42,567 plus extra days @ $2,289).
e. Ms. Roseann Mancini to the position of One to One Paraprofessional, Category #1, at Judson School effective August 31, 2007 for 30.0 hours paid per week, at an hourly rate of $12.39.
f. Ms. Megan McGrath to the position of Guidance Counselor at Watertown High School effective August 29, 2007, being hired on Step 3, with a Masters Degree, with 2 years of experience, at an annual contractual salary of $44,856.00 ($42,567 plus extra days @ $2,289).
g. Ms. Diane Rigby to the position of Family and Consumer Science Teacher at Swift Middle School effective August 29, 2007, being hired on Step 5, with a Masters Degree, with 4 years of experience, at an annual contractual salary of $46,216.00.
h. Ms. Patricia Walluck to the position of temporary Data Assistant starting August 6, 2007 through August 30, 2007 for 7.0 hours paid per day, at Watertown High School, at an hourly rate of $15.00.
i. Ms. Michelle Velardi to the position of Program Paraprofessional, Category #2, Special Ed Program, at Judson School starting August 31, 2007, for 30.0 hours paid per week, at an hourly rate of $11.82.
2. Resignations – (Information Only – No Action Required)
a. Ms. Sylvia Burger from the position of Assistant Clinical Instructor for the Nurse’s Aide Program at Watertown High School effective July 18, 2007 for personal reasons.
b. Mr. Thomas Fava from the position of English/Reading Teacher at Watertown High School effective July 24, 2007 for the purpose of retirement.
c. Ms. Michael Gaydos from the position of Assistant Principal at Watertown High School effective August 17, 2007 to accept another position.
d. Ms. Kirstin Ondrush from the position of Family and Consumer Science Teacher at Swift Middle School effective August 29, 2007 for the purpose of relocating out of state.
e. Ms. Debra Giannetti from the position of one on one paraprofessional at Heminway Park School effective August 1, 2007 for personal reasons.
f. Ms. Amanda Valunas from the position of Varsity Cheerleading Coach at Watertown High School effective July 16, 2007 for personal reasons.
g. Mr. Luigi Velardi from the position of custodian at Swift Middle School effective July 30, 2007 for personal reasons.
3. Transfers – (Information Only – No Action Required)
a. Ms. Jody Field from the position of .3 Art Teacher at Polk School to .3 Art Teacher John Trumbull Primary School effective with the 2007-2008 school year.
b. Ms. Donna Wright from the position of .2 Art Teacher at John Trumbull Primary School to .2 Art Teacher at Polk School effective with the 2007-2008 school year.
4. Space Needs: 2007-2008 School Year
Administration will present to the Board of Education an update regarding student swing space at Polk School, Judson School and Watertown High School for 2008-2009.
5. Town Hall Study Update
Administration has invited Architect Stephen Whitaker to update the Board of Education on the work of the Joint Committee that has studied the Town Hall / Board of Education office issue.
J. Report from the Chairman
K. Action Items – Adoption of Items to be Approved by Consent
a. Consideration of the Approval of Dress Code Policy – Second Reading
At its meeting on July 9, 2007, the Policy and Labor Committee reviewed the Dress Code Policy and presented the policy to the full Board for the first reading on July 23, 2007. The Dress Code Policy is presented tonight for the second reading and for full Board of Education approval. (See Attachment A.)
It is recommended that the Board approve of the Dress Code Policy effective with the 2007-2008 school year.
b. Consideration of the Approval of the Acceptance of Gifts
1. The Knights of Columbus, Council #3594, would like to donate $1,000.00 to the Future Business Leaders Association (FBLA) at Watertown High School.
2. The Community Crusade for Children, Inc., (Kiducation) would like to donate $366.75 from the Community Crusade for Children’s Kiducation Fund. These funds were generated from the donation containers at Rite Aid in Watertown.
It is recommended that the Board approve of the acceptance of these generous gifts and letters of appreciation to be sent to the donors.
c. Consideration of the Approval of Medical Leave of Absence
Ms. Kathy Ciarlo, Reading Teacher at Swift Middle School, requests a medical leave of absence commencing August 29, 2007 for approximately four to six weeks with use of accumulated sick days.
It is recommended that the Board approve of a medical leave of absence for Ms. Kathy Ciarlo, Reading Teacher at Swift Middle School, commencing August 29, 2007 for approximately four to six weeks with use of accumulated sick days and a medical doctor’s note to return.
d. Discussion and Possible Ratification of Secretaries’ Contract Following a Discussion in Executive Session
e. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Salary Increases for Nonaffiliated Staff for the 2007-2008 School Year Following a Discussion in Executive Session
L. Future Agenda Items and Board Members’ Comments
M. Public Participation
N. Executive Session
Litigation – J.T.P.S.
Litigation – Judson School Boilers
Safety Issues
Personnel Matter – Secretaries’ Negotiations
Personnel Matter – Unaffiliates’ Salaries
Personnel Matter – Administrators’ Negotiations
O. Adjournment
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