Agenda
WATERTOWN BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
Watertown High School
Technology Center
Tuesday, May 26, 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. Action Item
Consideration of the Approval of Mr. Jacob Irwin to Fill Vacant Position
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve of Mr. Jacob Irwin to fill the vacant position left from the resignation of Ms. Mary Dzioba.
The Acting Town Clerk, Ms. Virginia Russo, is present this evening for the swearing in of Mr. Irwin.
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 –
8. PBC Representative – Richard Mazzamaro
9. Education Connection Representative – Janice Pond
G. Communications - Secretary
H. Minutes
1. Regular Board of Education Meeting – May 11, 2009
I. Superintendent's Recommendations and Report
1. Appointments – (Information Only – No Action Required)
a. Ms. Lorraine Barker to the position of Order Processing/Budget Assistant (Sec. II, Grade IV) at the Munson House, effective May 18, 2009, for 7.0 hours paid per day, at an hourly rate of $16.80.
b. Ms. June Legge to the position of Director of Summer School for the 2009 Summer School at Watertown High School at a salary of $3,500.00.
2. Use of School Facilities Policy – First Reading (Information Only – No Action Required)
At its meeting on May 4, 2009, the Policy & Labor Committee reviewed the Use of School Facilities policy and presents the policy to the Board tonight for the first reading. (See Attachment A.)
3. Proposed New/Revised Textbooks for the 2009-2010 School Year, Including Additions and Deletions to the 2009 Suggested Summer Reading Books – First Reading (Information Only – No Action Required)
In accordance with Section 10-229 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a list of textbooks is presented this evening to provide a minimum notification of one week of our intent to adopt said books for instructional use. The books will be proposed for approval at the next Board meeting. This list has been reviewed by all program leaders, administrators, and Central Office personnel. The Curriculum and Instruction Committee reviewed and endorsed these books and materials at its last meeting. (Please see Attachment B.)
4. Three School Project Update
Administration will present an update on the three school project.
J. Report from the Chairman
K. Action Items – Adoption of Items to be Approved by Consent
1. Consideration of the Appointment to the Position of Business Manager
It is recommended that the Board approve of the appointment of Karen Clancy to the position of Business Manager, effective July 1, 2009, at an annual salary of $104,000.00.
2. Consideration of the Appointment to the Position of Assistant Superintendent of Schools for Curriculum and Special Services
It is recommended that the Board approve of the appointment of James Collin, Ed.D. to the position of Assistant Superintendent of Schools for Curriculum and Special Services, effective July 1, 2009, at an annual salary of $130,500.00.
3. Consideration of the Approval of the Student Records Confidentiality Policy – Second Reading
At its meeting on May 4, 2009, the Policy & Labor Committee reviewed the Student Records Confidentiality Policy and presented it to the Board for the first reading on May 11, 2009. The policy is presented this evening for the second reading and for full Board approval. (See Attachment C.)
It is recommended that the Board Approve of the Student Records Confidentiality Policy, effective for the 2009-2010 school year.
4. Consideration of the Approval of the Student Acceptable Use Policy – Second Reading
At its meeting on May 4, 2009, the Policy & Labor Committee reviewed the Student Acceptable Use Policy and presented it to the Board for the first reading on May 11, 2009. The policy is presented this evening for the second reading and for full Board approval. (See Attachment D.)
It is recommended that the Board approve of the Student Acceptable Use Policy, effective for the 2009-2010 school year.
5. Consideration of the Approval of the Watertown School Lunch Program Under Section 10-215f of the CT General Statutes
The Watertown Public School District and pursuant to section 10-215f of the Connecticut General Statutes, hereby certifies that all food items offered for sale to students in the school(s) under our jurisdiction, and not exempted from the Connecticut Nutrition Standards published by the Connecticut State Department of Education will meet said standards during the period of July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2010. Such certification shall include all food offered for sale to students separately from reimbursable meals at all times and from all sources, including but not limited to, school stores, vending machines, school cafeterias, and any fundraising activities on school premises, whether or not school sponsored.
Pursuant to section 10-215f of the Connecticut General Statutes, the Watertown Public School District acknowledges that the Board of Education or governing authority will exclude from certification food items that do not meet the Connecticut Nutrition Standards, provided that (1) such food is sold in connection with an event occurring after the end of the regular school day or on the weekend, (2) such sale is at the location of the event, and (3) such food is not sold from a vending machine or school store.
It is recommended that the Board approve of the Watertown School Lunch Program pursuant to section 10-215f of the Connecticut General Statutes.
6. Consideration of the Approval of the Acceptance of Gifts
a. Mrs. Ruth Getsinger wishes to donate a one year gift subscription for the Smithsonian Magazine to the library at Watertown High School valued at $40.00.
b. Mrs. Mary Dzioba wishes to donate $100.00 to Swift Middle School to support students in need by enabling eighth grade students to attend the annual three-day educational tour of our nation’s capitol.
c. Ms. Pamela Ciccio, and Ms. Pamela Demirs, on behalf of the Swift PTSO members, wish to donate $1,100.00 to Swift Middle School to support students in need by enabling eight grade students to attend the annual three-day educational tour of our nation’s capitol.
d. Mr. Thomas Costello, CFO, on behalf of the Siemon Company, wishes to donate $100.00 to the music department at Watertown High School.
It is recommended that the Board accept these generous gifts and letters of thanks to be sent to the donors.
7. Consideration of the Approval of Porter and Chester Program Opportunity
At the Curriculum and Instruction Committee meeting of May 20, 2009, the Curriculum and Instruction Committee members endorsed the Porter and Chester Program Opportunity. The Porter and Chester Institute is offering an elective off-site technology program that provides an option for high school students who are not planning to pursue a post-high school college program.
This program
Provides students with introductory level job skills in a trade,
Affords students the opportunity to learn authentic job-necessary skills,
Allows students to learn detailed information in career education for specific trades,
Provides students with an understanding of post-high school non-collegiate education,
Allows students access to more extensive technology resources that can be offered at Watertown High School.
The program is offered at no cost to the district and to the student.
Transportation is the student’s responsibility.
Watertown High School seniors may participate in this program.
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve of the Porter and Chester Institute proposal as presented, effective with the 2009-2010 school year. (Please see Attachment E.)
L. Future Agenda Items and Board Members’ Comments
M. Public Participation
N. Adjournment |