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Agenda
WATERTOWN BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
Watertown High School
Technology Center
Monday, February 23, 2009 – 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 – February 9, 2009
I. Superintendent's Recommendations and Report
1. Appointments – (Information Only – No Action Required)
Ms. Michele Ouellette to the position of long-term substitute Art Teacher at Judson and Polk Schools, effective March 24, 2009, until the close of the 2008-2009 school year, 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 Watertown Education Association’s contract of $38,815.00 prorated.
2. Resignations – (Information Only – No Action Required)
Ms. Linda Farrell from the position of Paraprofessional at John Trumbull Primary School after 23 years of service for the purpose of retirement.
3. Three School Project Update – (Information Only – No Action Required)
Administration will present an update on the three school project.
4. Discussion and Review of FY 2009-2010 Operating Budget
There will be a presentation by Gary Miller on the Board of Education’s Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan.
Administration will answer any questions that Board Members have about the operating budget.
5. School Lunch Reports – (Information Only – No Action Required)
Attached for your information are the school lunch reports for December 2008. (Please see Attachment A.)
J. Report from the Chairman
K. Action Items – Adoption of Items to be Approved by Consent
1. Discussion and Approval of Proposed 2009-2010 Budget
A copy of the Board of Education’s proposed budget for 2009-2010 is attached for discussion and action. The proposed 2009-2010 budget must be provided to the Town by March 1, 2009. (Please see Attachment B.)
2. Consideration of the Approval of Medical Leave of Absence
Ms. Judie Gorra, School Psychologist at John Trumbull Primary School, requests a Medical Leave of Absence commencing March 11, 2009 for approximately six weeks.
It is recommended that the Board approve of a Medical Leave of Absence for Ms. Judie Gorra, School Psychologist at John Trumbull Primary School, commencing March 11, 2009 for approximately six weeks, with use of accumulated sick time and a medical doctor’s note to return.
3. Consideration of the Approval to Accept Mary Dzioba’s Letter of Resignation
It is recommended that the Board accept Mary Dzioba’s letter of resignation from the position of Board Member, effective February 10, 2009, for personal reasons. (Please see Attachment C.)
4. Consideration of the Approval of the 2009-2010 Watertown High School Program of Studies and Included New Programs at Watertown High School
At the Curriculum and Instruction Committee meeting of February 10, 2009, the Curriculum and Instruction Committee members endorsed the revised Watertown High School Program of Studies as well as the included new programs at Watertown High School. (Please see attached book.)
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve of the revised 2009-2010 Watertown High School Program of Studies and included new programs at Watertown High School as presented under separate cover, effective immediately.
5. Consideration of the Approval of Restructuring Central Office Administration
It is recommended that the Board vote to approve to restructure Central Office Administration for the positions of Assistant Superintendent of Schools, Business Manager and a Supervisor of Special Education. Job descriptions for the Business Manager and Assistant Superintendent are attached. (Please see Attachments D and E.) The Supervisor of Special Education’s position already exists within the Board of Education structure.
L. Future Agenda Items and Board Members’ Comments
M. Public Participation
N. Adjournment
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