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Agenda
WATERTOWN BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
Watertown High School
Technology Center
Monday, April 27, 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 –
8. PBC Representative – Richard Mazzamaro
9. Education Connection Representative – Janice Pond
G. Communications - Secretary
H. Minutes
1. Regular Board of Education Meeting – March 23, 2009
2. Special Board of Education Meeting – April 13, 2009
3. Joint Meeting BOE / PBC – April 13, 2009
I. Superintendent's Recommendations and Report
1. Appointments – (Information Only – No Action Required)
a. Ms. Ann Marie DosSantos to the position of Resource Program Paraprofessional (Category #2 – Sp Ed Program) at John Trumbull Primary School starting April 6, 2009 for 4.0 hours paid per day, at an hourly rate of $12.23.
b. Ms. Margaret Germain to the position of Softball 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.
c. Ms. Rachel LaFlamme to the position of Co-Cheerleading Coach at Swift Middle School for the 2008-2009 school year at a contractual stipend of $845.50 payable at the end of the season.
d. Mr. Joseph Nappi to the position of Baseball Coach at Swift Middle School for the 2008-2009 school year at a contractual stipend of $1,824.00 payable at the end of the season.
e. Ms. Diane Valunas to the position of Co-Cheerleading Coach at Swift Middle School for the 2008-2009 school year at a contractual stipend of $1,108.50 payable at the end of the season.
f. Ms. Alicia Baker to the position of long-term substitute grade two teacher at John Trumbull Primary School commencing on or around May 1, 2009, through the end 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.
2. Resignations – (Information Only – No Action Required)
a. Ms. Sharon Martino from the position of Payroll Officer for the Watertown Board of Education, effective April 22, 2009, for personal reasons.
3. Location of July / August 2009 Board of Education Meetings
Ms. Karen Baldwin will inform the Board Members that the Watertown High School Tech Center will not be available during the months of July and August 2009, for meetings due to construction, and she will discuss a different location for the meetings.
4. Three School Project Update
Administration will present an update on the three school project.
5. Watertown High School Graduation Site
Administration will discuss the site for the Watertown High School graduation scheduled for June 25, 2009.
6. Student Artwork
The artwork that is on display this evening was done by the following young artists:
Alana Doucette -Kindergarten, John Trumbull Primary School
Makenna Bertrand -Grade 1, John Trumbull Primary School
Tori Cammarata -Grade 2, John Trumbull Primary School
Zandria Oliver -Grade 3, Polk School
Annie Romano -Grade 4, Judson School
Sabina Barbino -Grade 5, Judson School
Reagan Stokes -Grade 6, Swift Middle School
Greta Wagner -Grade 7, Swift Middle School
Aurora Matraku -Grade 8, Swift Middle School
Heba Omar -Art 1, Watertown High School
Sara Rosales -Art 2, Watertown High School
Brianna Pitino -Art 4, Watertown High School
Colleen Murphy -Art 4, Watertown High School
7. Bullying Policy – First Reading – (No Action Required)
At its meeting on April 13, 2009, the Policy and Labor Committee reviewed the Bullying Policy submitted by Shipman & Goodwin and presents the policy to the Board for the first reading tonight. (See Attachment A.)
8. Tax Sheltered Annuities – First Reading – (No Action Required)
At its meeting on April 13, 2009, the Policy and Labor Committee reviewed the Tax Sheltered Annuities policy and presents the policy to the Board for the first reading tonight. (See Attachment B.)
9. Purchasing Policy – First Reading – (No Action Required)
At its meeting on April 13, 2009, the Policy and Labor Committee reviewed the Purchasing Policy and presents the policy to the Board for the first reading tonight. (See Attachment C.)
J. Report from the Chairman
K. Action Items – Adoption of Items to be Approved by Consent
1. Consideration of the Approval of Accepting the Swift Middle School Project as Complete
It is recommended that the Board approve of accepting the Swift Middle School Project as complete.
2. Consideration of the Approval of Tuition Rates for the 2009-2010 School Year
Discussion and possible action on waiving Board of Education Policy Sec. 3-12 tuition rates for the 2009-2010 School Year. (See Attachment D.)
3. Consideration of the Approval of Family Medical Leave of Absence
Ms. Allyson O’Hara, Supervisor of Special Education, requests a childbearing leave of absence, under the Family Medical Leave Act, commencing approximately June 21, 2009, through the end of the 2008-2009 school year, with use of accumulated sick time and a medical doctor’s note to return.
It is recommended that the Board approve of a childbearing leave of absence, under the Family Medical Leave Act, commencing approximately June 21, 2009, through the end of the 2008-2009 school year, for Ms. Allyson O’Hara, Supervisor of Special Education, with use of accumulated sick time and a medical doctor’s note to return.
4. Consideration of the Approval of the Acceptance of Gifts
a. The Connecticut Community Foundation would like to donate a grant in the amount of $5,000 to the John Trumbull Primary School Family Resource Center for providing educational opportunities and programs for preschoolers and their parents.
b. Horns 4 Kids would like to donate a half-size violin valued at $200.00, a half-size cello valued at $500.00, and a three-quarter size cello valued at $500.00 to the Strings Program.
c. Ms. Debra Donahue would like to donate a full-sized violin valued at $300.00 to the Strings Program.
It is recommended that the Board accept this generous gifts and letters of thanks to be sent to the donors.
L. Future Agenda Items and Board Members’ Comments
M. Public Participation
N. Executive Session
a. Collective Bargaining – Discussion on Settlement for Local 1049 of Council 4 Cafeteria Negotiations
b. Personnel Matters – Superintendent’s Evaluation
O. Regular Session
P. Adjournment |