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Agenda
WATERTOWN BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
Watertown High School
Technology Center
Monday, September 24, 2007 – 7:30 PM
A. Convene Regular Meeting - 7:30 PM
B. Salute to the Flag
C. Public Participation
Report from Student Council Representative – Mr. Chris Terzigni
Report from PTA/PTO Liaison – Ms. Kace Duplissie
D. Budget Summary – (Information Only – No Action Required)
E. 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
F. Communications - Secretary
G. Minutes
1. Regular Board of Education Meeting – September 10, 2007
H. Superintendent's Recommendations and Report
1. Appointments – (Information Only – No Action Required)
a. Mr. Roger Ouellette to the position of Varsity Football Coach at Watertown High School for the 2007-2008 school year at a contractual stipend of $4,984.00 payable at the end of the season.
b. Dr. Philip A. Pelosi to the position of Interim Superintendent of Schools effective September 28, 2007, for approximately six months, at the per diem rate of $543.38.
c. Ms. Gretchen Uryase to the position of .8 Art teacher at Watertown High School effective August 29, 2007, being hired at Step 3, with a Bachelors Degree, with 2 years of experience, at a contractual salary of $32,107.20.
d. Mr. Keith Borkowski to the position of Assistant Football Coach at Watertown High School for the 2007-2008 school year at a contractual stipend of $3,068.00 payable at the end of the season.
e. Mr. Paul Catuccio to the position of Girl’s Soccer Coach at Swift Middle School for the 2007-2008 school year at a contractual stipend of $1,657.00 payable at the end of the season.
f. Ms. Laura DiNapoli to the position of Girl’s Field Hockey Coach at Swift Middle School for the 2007-2008 school year at a contractual stipend of $2,045.00 payable at the end of the season.
g. Mr. Charles Fenn to the position of Boy’s Soccer Coach at Swift Middle School for the 2007-2008 school year at a contractual stipend of $1,788.00 payable at the end of the season.
h. Mr. William Hosking to the position of Assistant Boy’s Soccer Coach at Watertown High School for the 2007-2008 school year at a contractual stipend of $1,788.00 payable at the end of the season.
i. Mr. Kris Kuegler to the position of Cross Country Coach at Watertown High School for the 2007-2008 school year at a contractual stipend of $2,556.00 payable at the end of the season.
j. Mr. William Leifert to the position of Cross Country Coach at Swift Middle School for the 2007-2008 school year at a contractual stipend of $2,173.00 payable at the end of the season.
k. Ms. Andrea Marino to the position of Varsity Volleyball Coach at Watertown High School for the 2007-2008 school year at a contractual stipend of $2,941.00 payable at the end of the season.
l. Mr. Scott McQueeney to the position of Assistant Football Coach at Watertown High School for the 2007-2008 school year at a contractual stipend of $2,684.00 payable at the end of the season.
m. Mr. Tony Mucciaro to the position of Girl’s Soccer Varsity Coach at Watertown High School for the 2007-2008 school year at a contractual stipend of $2,813.00 payable at the end of the season.
n. Mr. George Palomba to the position of Assistant Football Coach at Watertown High School for the 2007-2008 school year at a contractual stipend of $3,068.00 payable at the end of the season.
o. Ms. Carrie Prausauckas to the position of Assistant Field Hockey Coach at Watertown High School for the 2007-2008 school year at a contractual stipend of $2,173.00 payable at the end of the season.
p. Mr. Garry Smith to the position of Assistant Boys’ Swim Coach at Watertown High School for the 2007-2008 school year at a contractual stipend of $2,300.00 payable at the end of the season.
q. Mr. Dane Street to the position of Boy’s Varsity Soccer Coach at Watertown High School for the 2007-2008 school year at a contractual stipend of $3,068.00 payable at the end of the season.
r. Mr. Gregory Valente to the position of Assistant Girl’s Swim Coach at Watertown High School for the 2007-2008 school year at a contractual stipend of $1,788.00 payable at the end of the season.
2. Transfers – (Information Only – No Action Required)
a. Mr. Thomas Romano from General Maintenance Worker at Watertown High School to General Maintenance Worker in the Maintenance Department for 8.0 hours paid per day at an hourly rate of $19.55 effective July 27, 2007.
3. Resignations – (Information Only – No Action Required)
a. Ms. Michelle Velardi from the position of Paraprofessional at Judson School effective September 28, 2007 for personal reasons.
4. Robotics’ Advisor Stipend – First Reading
a. Presented for the first reading tonight is the stipend for the Robotics’ Advisor for the 2007-2008 school year for $1,639.00 as per an agreement with the Watertown Education Association on November 14, 2006. Payment of this stipend will come from the Advertising Line Item. (See Attachment A.)
I. Report from the Chairman
J. Action Items – Adoption of Items to be Approved by Consent
a. Consideration of the Approval of the Acceptance of Gifts
1. The Watertown Foundation, Inc. would like to donate a grant in the amount of $2,000.00 to the Watertown Family Resource Center at John Trumbull Primary School to be used as a start up grant for supplies.
2. The Thomaston Savings Bank Foundation, Inc. would like to donate a grant in the amount of $2,300.00 to the Watertown School Band Program for upper elementary and middle school students to be used to purchase a tuba with a rolling case.
3. Mr. Rick Burmeister wishes to donate books to Watertown High School with an approximate value of $447.00 to be used in the Williams Memorial Library and also as classroom references.
It is recommended that the Board approve of the acceptance of these generous gifts and letters of appreciation to be sent to the donors.
b. Consideration of the Approval to Accept the Two-Year NEASC Report From Watertown High School
It is recommended that the Board approve to accept the Two-Year NEWSC Report from the Watertown High School Administration regarding NEASC Accreditation as presented.
c. Consideration of the Approval to Accept the Schematic Design Submission for Polk Elementary School
It is recommended that the Board approve to accept the Schematic Design Submission for Polk Elementary School as presented.
d. Consideration of the Approval to Accept the Schematic Design Submission for Judson Elementary School
It is recommended that the Board approve to accept the Schematic Design Submission for Judson Elementary School as presented.
e. Consideration of the Approval to Accept the Schematic Design Submission for Watertown High School
It is recommended that the Board approve to accept the Schematic Design Submission for Watertown High School as presented.
f. Consideration of the Approval of the Transfer of Funds
It is recommended that the Board approve of the attached transfer of funds. (See Attachment B.)
g. Consideration of the Approval of Grant Applications
Grants for the 2007-2008 school year have been written by Dr. Pelosi and Mary Raiola with the assistance of Amelia Grover. With Board approval, grant applications will be submitted for the following programs:
a. Title II, Part A – Teacher and Principal Training and Recruiting - $103,528 (written by Dr. Pelosi)
b. Title III, Part A – Subpart 1 – English Language Acquisition and Language Enhancement - $9,385 (Applying through consortium with EDUCATION CONNECTION) (Coordinated by Mary Raiola)
c. Title IV, Part A – Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities - $7,182 (written by Mary Raiola)
d. Title V, Part A – Innovative Programs - $5,109 (written by Dr. Pelosi)
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve of the grants as written.
h. Consideration of the Approval of Family Medical Leave of Absence
Ms. Lauren O’Toole, Grade 2 Teacher at John Trumbull Primary School, requests a childbearing leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act starting approximately November 26, 2007 through the end of the 2007-2008 school year with use of accumulated sick time and then leave without pay.
It is recommended that the Board approve of a childbearing leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act for Ms. Lauren O’Toole, Grade 2 Teacher at John Trumbull Primary School, starting approximately November 26, 2007 through the end of the 2007-2008 school year with use of accumulated sick time and then leave without pay and a medical doctor’s note to return.
K. Future Agenda Items and Board Members’ Comments
L. Public Participation
M. Executive Session
Litigation
Personnel Issues
N. Adjournment
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