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Agenda
WATERTOWN BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
Watertown High School
Technology Center
Monday, December 8, 2008 – 7:30 PM
A. Convene Regular Meeting - 7:30 PM
B. Salute to the Flag
C. Recognition
The Board wishes to recognize the first and second place winners in the 2008 Holiday Greeting Card Contest. Each year, the contest is held in a different grade level. The seventh grade students participated in this year’s contest.
The first place winner is Sarah Martineau, Swift Middle School.
The second place winner is Miranda Squillace, Swift Middle School.
Ms. Michele Telash, President of the Rotary Club, is here this evening to present the first place winner, Sarah Martineau, with a $50.00 savings bond.
The Board would like to present the second place winner, Miranda Squillace with a $10.00 Gift certificate to The Barnes & Noble Book Store.
D. Report from Student Council Representative – Richard Mastroianni
E. Public Participation
F. Budget Summary – (Information Only – No Action Required)
G. 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
H. Communications - Secretary
I. Minutes
1. Regular Board of Education Meeting – November 24, 2008
J. Superintendent's Recommendations and Report
1. Appointments – (Information Only – No Action Required)
a. Mr. Keith Borkowski to the position of Boys’ Basketball Coach at Swift Middle School for the 2008-2009 school year, at a contractual stipend of $2,217.00 payable at the end of the season.
b. Mr. Joseph Giannelli to the position of Girls’ Basketball Coach at Swift Middle School for the 2008-2009 school year, at a contractual stipend of $2,217.00 payable at the end of the season.
c. Mr. Robert Good to the position of Boys’ Soccer Coach at Swift Middle School for the 2008-2009 school year, at a contractual stipend of $1,691.00 payable at the end of the season.
2. Three School Project Update – (Information Only – No Action Required)
Administration will present an update on the three school project.
3. Special Education Dept. Goals & Activities – (Information Only – No Action Required)
Mr. Andy Lees, Interim Director of Special Services, will provide the Board of Education with a presentation on departmental goals and initiatives to improve student learning for all children.
4. Class Size Report – (Information Only – No Action Required)
Mr. Thad Hasbrouck, Director of Curriculum & Professional Services, will provide the Board with a report on the 2008-2009 class size enrollments across the district. (See Attachment A.)
K. Report from the Chairman
L. Action Items – Adoption of Items to be Approved by Consent
1. Consideration of the Approval of the High School Graduation Requirements – Second Reading
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 Graduation Requirements, and presented it to the Board for the first reading at its meeting on November 24, 2008. It is presented for the second reading tonight and for full Board Approval. (See Attachment B.)
It is recommended that the Board approve of the Watertown High School Graduation Requirements effective with the Class of 2013.
2. Consideration of the Approval of Family Medical Leave of Absence
At the Board of Education meeting on January 28, 2008, the Board approved of a childbearing leave of absence, under the Family Medical Leave Act, commencing on or around May 23, 2008, until January 5, 2009, with use of accumulated sick time and then leave without pay for Ms. Stacey Payne, grade 5 teacher at Judson School.
Ms. Payne is requesting an extended Family Medical Leave of Absence from January 5, 2009 through June 30, 2009, without pay and without benefits.
It is recommended that the Board approve of an extended Family Medical Leave of Absence from January 5, 2009 through June 30, 2009, without pay and without benefits, for Ms. Stacey Payne, grade 5 teacher at Judson School.
3. Consideration of the Approval of Resolutions for the Adoption of a Deferred Compensation Plan
Mr. Gary Miller, Interim Director of District Operations, presented information to the Board at its meeting on November 24, 2008, of new IRS 403(b) regulations. The Policy and Labor Committee also reviewed the new IRS 403(b) regulations at its meeting on November 10, 2008.
It is recommended that the Board approve of the Resolutions to adopt a deferred compensation plan pursuant to Section 457(b) of the Internal Revenue Code for the purpose of providing a tax-deferred retirement savings vehicle to its employees. (See Attachment C.)
4. Consideration of the Approval of the Joinder Agreement for Connecticut Association of School Business Officials 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
It is recommended that the Board approve of entering into an agreement between the Watertown Board of Education and the Connecticut Association of School Business Officials for a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. (See Attachment D.)
5. Consideration of the Approval of the Watertown Board of Education Employee 403(b) Plan
It is recommended that the Board approve of the Watertown Board of Education Employee 403(b) Plan. (See Attachment E.)
6. Consideration of the Approval of Transportation Contract with First Student
The five-year contract with First Student to provide transportation services for the students of the Watertown Public Schools ends on June 30, 2009. Mr. Gary Miller, Interim Director of District Operations, has provided a written analysis of a new transportation contract with First Student. (See Attachment F.)
It is recommended that the Board approve of the extension of the Transportation Contract with First Student for a period of four (4) years, through June 2013.
7. Consideration of the Approval of Superintendent’s Goals for 2008-2009
It is recommended that the Board approve of the Superintendent’s Goals for 2008-2009 as presented. (See Attachment G.)
8. Consideration of the Approval of the Acceptance of Gift
The Oakville Watertown Youth Athletic Association / Pop Warner Football wishes to donate to the Watertown Public Schools a check in the amount of $800.00 as proceeds from the concession stand for 2007, and a check in the amount of $1,500.00 for the 2008 season.
It is recommended that the Board accept this donation and a letter of thanks to be sent to the donor.
M. Future Agenda Items and Board Members’ Comments
N. Public Participation
O. Executive Session
Personnel Matters
P. Regular Session
Q. Adjournment
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