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Agenda
WATERTOWN BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
Watertown High School
Technology Center
Monday, February 9, 2009 – 7:30 PM
A. Convene Regular Meeting - 7:30 PM
B. Salute to the Flag
C. Recognition
The Board wishes to recognize Justine Hayes, grade 12 student at Watertown High School. Her Voice of Democracy Scriptwriting Tape on the Theme “Service and Sacrifice by America’s Veterans Benefits Today’s Youth By” was chosen as the winning tape in the Fifth District Competition sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States and has been entered in the State Finals. Her tape, along with five (5) other District winners in Connecticut, will be judged this month to select the State Winner who will represent Connecticut in Washington, D.C.
D. Report from Student Council Representative – Richard Mastroianni
E. Public Participation
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 – January 26, 2009
I. Superintendent's Recommendations and Report
1. Appointments – (Information Only – No Action Required)
a. Ms. Maureen Buell to the position of Tutor at Watertown High School, effective February 2, 2009, for four days per week, six and one-half hours per day for approximately sixteen weeks, at a per diem rate of $80.00 being paid through a grant.
b. Ms. Lisa Hellmann to the position of long-term substitute Grade One Teacher at John Trumbull Primary School, effective February 2, 2009 to March 2, 2009, being paid the substitute teacher’s rate of $65.00 per day for the first ten days, and on the eleventh day, placed on the first step of the WEA contract of $38,815.00 prorated.
c. Mr. Kurtis Spieler to the position of Tutor at Watertown High School, effective February 2, 2009, for four days per week, six and one-half hours per day for approximately sixteen weeks, at a per diem rate of $80.00 being paid through a grant.
d. Mr. Donald Wailonis to the position of Interim Assistant Principal at John Trumbull Primary School, effective February 13, 2009, until approximately May 8, 2009 or the return of the Assistant Principal, being hired on the per diem rate of $458.68.
3. Three School Project Update – (Information Only – No Action Required)
Administration will present an update on the three school project.
4. Superintendent’s Recommended Budget FY 2009-2010
Administration will give a presentation on Special Education, Transportation & Operations
5. Student Artwork
The artwork that is on display this evening was done by the following young artists:
Kiana Livingston -Kindergarten, John Trumbull Primary School
Katrina Geslien -Grade 1, John Trumbull Primary School
Laine Rushton -Grade 2, John Trumbull Primary School
Brianna Konovaluk -Grade 3, Polk School
Jillian Gurry -Grade 4, Judson School
Alexis Cortes -Grade 5, Judson School
Rebecca Reznak -Grade 6, Swift Middle School
Carolyn Flaherty -Grade 7, Swift Middle School
Ashley Domack -Grade 8, Swift Middle School
Lauren Scully -Art 1, Watertown High School
Matt O’Meara -Art 1, Watertown High School
Rachel Berube -Art 3, Watertown High School
Christina Weaver -Ind. Study Art, 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 Childbearing Leave of Absence
Ms. Shannon McDonnell, Reading Teacher at John Trumbull Primary School, requests a Childbearing Leave of Absence under the Family Medical Leave Act, commencing May 16, 2009 through the end of the 2008-2009 school year, with use of accumulated sick time and then leave without pay, and a medical doctor’s note to return.
It is recommended that the Board approve of a Childbearing Leave of Absence for Ms. Shannon McDonnell, Reading Teacher at John Trumbull Primary School, commencing May 16, 2009 through the end of the 2008-2009 school year, with use of accumulated sick time and then leave without pay, and a medical doctor’s note to return.
L. Future Agenda Items and Board Members’ Comments
M. Public Participation
N. Adjournment
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