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Agenda
WATERTOWN BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
Watertown High School
Technology Center
Monday, November 24, 2008 – 7:30 PM
A. Convene Regular Meeting - 7:30 PM
B. Salute to the Flag
C. Report from Student Council Representative – Richard Mastroianni
D. Public Participation
E. Budget Summary – (Information Only – No Action Required)
F. Committee Reports:
1. Advertising Committee – Mary Colangelo
2. Athletics Committee – Joseph Apicella
3. Budget Committee – Thomas Lambert
4. Curriculum & Instruction Committee – Kevin Killeen
5. Facilities Committee – Richard Mazzamaro
6. Policy and Labor Committee – Mary Colangelo
7. Cablevision – Mary Dzioba
8. PBC Representative – Richard Mazzamaro
9. Education Connection Representative – Janice Pond
G. Communications - Secretary
H. Minutes
1. Regular Board of Education Meeting – November 10, 2008
I. Superintendent's Recommendations and Report
1. Appointments – (Information Only – No Action Required)
a. Ms. Margaret Ardizzoni to the position of Resource Program Paraprofessional (Category #2 – Special Ed Program) at Swift Middle School starting November 12, 2008, for 6.0 hours paid per day, at an hourly rate of $12.23.
b. Ms. Patricia LeClerc to the position of Computer Lab Paraprofessional (Category #4 – Computer Technology) at Swift Middle School starting November 12, 2008, for 6.0 hours paid per day, at an hourly rate of $12.23.
c. Ms. Melissa Noel to the position of One to One Paraprofessional (Category #1 – One to One Special Ed Program) at Swift Middle School starting November 12, 2008, for 22.0 hours paid per week, at an hourly rate of $12.23.
2. Three School Project Update – (Information Only – No Action Required)
Administration will present an update on the three school project.
3. NEASC Report Update – (Information Only – No Action Required)
Mr. Matthew Geary, Principal Watertown High School, will give an update on NEASC.
4. 403(b) Plan Revised IRS Legislation Requirement – (Information Only – No Action Required)
Mr. Gary Miller, Interim Director of District Operations, will give a presentation on the 403(b) Plan Revised IRS Legislation Requirement.
5. High School Graduation Requirements – First Reading
At a joint meeting of the Policy & Labor Committee and the Curriculum & Instruction Committee on November 10, 2008, the committees reviewed revisions to the High School Graduation Requirements Policy. The policy is presented to the Board for the first reading tonight. (Please see Attachment A.)
6. Student Artwork
The artwork that is on display this evening was done by the following young artists:
Jillian Nugai -Kindergarten, John Trumbull Primary School
Ashley Czujak -Grade 1, John Trumbull Primary School
Kyle Rimick -Grade 2, John Trumbull Primary School
Kayla Bromley -Grade 3, Judson School
Isabella Orsini -Grade 4, Judson School
Nicole Neurakis -Grade 5, Polk School
Jenna Carpino -Grade 6, Swift Middle School
Jillian Noseworthy -Grade 7, Swift Middle School
Melissa Brown -Art 1, Watertown High School
Tom Swarkowicz -Art 2, Watertown High School
Brooke Grenier -Art 2, Watertown High School
Jeffrey Sparano -Art 3, Watertown High School
Demosthenes Gakidis –Art 3, Watertown High School
J. Report from the Chairman
K. Action Items – Adoption of Items to be Approved by Consent
1. Consideration of the Approval of the Watertown High School Mission Statement
At a joint meeting of the Policy & Labor Committee and the Curriculum & Instruction Committee on November 10, 2008, the Committees approved of revisions to the Watertown High School Mission Statement and present it to the full Board for approval tonight. (See Attachment B.)
It is recommended that the Board approve of revisions to the Watertown High School Mission Statement.
2. Consideration of the Approval of Acceptance of Gift
Ms. LuAnn Cogliser, Library Media Specialist at Watertown High School, wishes to donate the H.W. Wilson Senior High School Library Catalog, 16th ed., and the five-volume set of The Encyclopedia of World War I, with a total value of $585.00 to the library at Watertown High School.
It is recommended that the Board accept this generous gift and a letter of thanks to be sent to the donor.
3. Consideration of the Approval of the Acceptance of AT&T Foundation Grant
We are pleased to report that the AT&T Foundation Grant written and submitted on September 29, 2008, has been approved for the amount of $10,000. The purpose and goal of the grant is to improve the school performance of students identified to be at-risk of dropping out. The high school administration will identify up to twenty students in grades nine and ten who are at risk of dropping out. Teacher-certified tutors will be hired to work with students to improve academic performance and develop daily goals for success. Small group counseling will provide students with skills to make better behavioral decisions.
The grant was prepared by Thad Hasbrouck, Director of Curriculum and Professional Services.
It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the $10,000 grant award from the AT&T Foundation.
4. Consideration of the Approval of the Termination of Contract Between the Board of Education and O&G Industries for the Construction Management of the Polk Elementary School Project
It is recommended that the Board take action to approve of the termination of contract between the Watertown Board of Education and O&G Industries for the Construction Management of the Polk Elementary School Project.
5. Discussion and Possible Action of the Possible Use of Heminway Park School for Swing Space for Polk School Grades 3-5 for the 2009-2010 School Year
L. Future Agenda Items and Board Members’ Comments
M. Public Participation
N. Executive Session
Personnel Matters
O. Adjournment
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