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Agenda
WATERTOWN BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
WATERTOWN HIGH SCHOOL
Technology Center
Monday, September 25, 2006 – 7:30 PM
A. Convene Regular Meeting - 7:30 PM
B. Salute to the Flag
C. Celebration of Excellence
The Board of Education wishes to recognize Igor Panchenko, grade 3 student at Polk School, for Excellence in Summer Reading. Igor has read a total of 16 books this summer.
If Igor would please come forward, the Board would like to present him with a Certificate of Excellence.
D. Public Participation
Report from Student Council Representative – Mr. William F. Zeman
Report from PTA/PTO Liaison – Ms. Kace Duplissie
E. Budget Summary – (Information Only – No Action Required)
F. Committee Reports:
1. Advertising Committee, Todd Griffin, Chair
2. Athletics Committee, Chris Lafferty, Chair
3. Budget Committee, Todd Griffin, Chair
4. Curriculum & Instruction Committee, Gina Calabrese, Chair
5. Facilities Committee, Rich Mazzamaro, Chair
6. Policy and Labor Committee, Mary Colangelo, Chair
7. Cablevision, James Marks
8. PBC Representative, Rich Mazzamaro
9. Education Connection Representative, Mary Dzioba
G. Communications - Secretary
H. Minutes
1. Regular Board of Education Meeting – September 11, 2006
I. Superintendent's Recommendations and Report
1. Appointments – (Information Only – No Action Required)
a. Mr. Keith Borkowski to the position of Assistant Football Coach at Watertown High School for the 2006-2007 school year being paid a contractual stipend of $3,008.00 payable at the end of the season.
b. Ms. Denise Brown to the position of Varsity Field Hockey Coach at Watertown High School for the 2006-2007 school year being paid a contractual stipend of $3,007.00 payable at the end of the season.
c. Ms. Laura DiNapoli to the position of Girls’ Field Hockey Coach at Swift Middle School for the 2006-2007 school year being paid a contractual stipend of $1,881.00 at the end of the season.
d. Ms. Catherine Dombrowski to the position of Resource Paraprofessional, Category. #2, Spec Ed Program, at Swift Middle School effective September 19, 2006 for 7.0 hours paid per week at an hourly rate of $11.86.
e. Ms. Carrie Donofrio to the position of Assistant Field Hockey Coach at Watertown High School effective for the 2006-2007 school year being paid a contractual stipend of $2,131.00 payable at the end of the season.
f. Ms. Terri Downey to the position of Payroll Officer at the Munson House effective September 18, 2006 for 35 hours paid per week, 12 months per year, at an hourly rate of $15.68.
g. Mr. Michael Gaydos to the position of Assistant Principal at Watertown High School effective Wednesday, August 30, 2006, being placed on Step 1 of the Watertown Administrator’s Association’s contract for an annual salary of $77,700.00 prorated.
h. Mr. Kris Kuegler to the position of Cross Country Coach at Watertown High School effective for the 2006-2007 school year being paid a contractual stipend of $2,506.00 at the end of the season.
i. Mr. William Leifert to the position of Cross Country Coach at Swift Middle School for the 2006-2007 school year being paid a contractual stipend of $2,131.00 at the end of the season.
j. Ms. Andrea Marino to the position of Varsity Volleyball Coach at Watertown High School for the 2006-2007 school year being paid a contractual stipend of $2,758.00 at the end of the season.
k. Mr. Scott McQueeney to the position of Assistant Football Coach at Watertown High School for the 2006-2007 school year being paid a contractual stipend of $2,506.00 at the end of the season.
l. Mr. Tony Mucciaro to the position of Girls’ Soccer Varsity Coach at Watertown High School for the 2006-2007 school year being paid a contractual stipend of $2,632.00 at the end of the season.
m. Ms. Wendy Nield to the position of long-term substitute Special Education Teacher at John Trumbull Primary School effective September 25, 2006 through December 31, 2006, being paid the substitute teacher’s rate of $65.00 per day for the first ten days, and on the eleventh day, being placed on the first step of the Watertown Education Association’s contract of $35,350.00 prorated.
n. Mr. Roger Ouellette to the position of Varsity Football Coach at Watertown High School for the 2006-2007 school year being paid a contractual stipend of $4,886.00 at the end of the season.
o. Mr. George Palomba to the position of Assistant Football Coach at Watertown High School for the 2006-2007 school year being paid a contractual stipend of $3,008.00 at the end of the season.
p. Mr. Garry Smith to the position of Girls’ Swim Varsity Coach at Watertown High School for the 2006-2007 school year being paid a contractual stipend of $3,008.00 at the end of the season.
q. Mr. Dane Street to the position of Boys’ Varsity Soccer Coach at Watertown High School for the 2006-2007 school year being paid a contractual stipend of $3,008.00 at the end of the season.
r. Mr. Jerry Valentino to the position of Assistant Football Coach at Watertown High School for the 2006-2007 school year being paid a contractual stipend of $2,506.00 at the end of the season.
s. Ms. Sylvia Burger to the position of Assistant Clinical Instructor for the Nurse’s Aide Program at Watertown High School effective September 25, 2006 for Monday and Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the hourly rate of $22.15 per hour.
t. Mr. Tany Douangta to the position of Long-Term Substitute Guidance Counselor at Watertown High School, effective September 25, 2006 for approximately three to four months, being paid the substitute teacher’s rate of $65.00 per day, and on the eleventh day, placed on the first step of the Watertown Education Association’s contract of $35,350.00 prorated.
u. Ms. Stephanie Colella to the position of .5 kindergarten teacher at John Trumbull Primary School, effective September 25, 2006, being hired on the second step of the teacher’s contract, with a Bachelor’s Degree, one year of experience, at a contractual salary of $18,824.00 prorated. (.5 - $37,648.00)
2. Resignations – (Information Only – No Action Required)
a. Ms. Deborah Ciochetti from the position of paraprofessional at John Trumbull Primary School effective September 22, 2006 for personal reasons.
3. Facility Manager of Buildings and Grounds – Job Description – First Reading
The Policy and Labor Committee reviewed the proposed job description for the Facility Manager of Buildings and Grounds at its meeting on September 7, 2006 and presents it to the full Board for the first reading tonight. (See Attachment A.)
4. Update on District’s School Improvement Plan
Administration will present to the Board an update on the four common core initiatives of the District’s K-12 School Improvement Plan: (See Attachment B.)
Community Partnerships
Technology
Special Education – Co-Teaching Model
Aligning best practice with state and federal assessments
5. Update on Bus Issues
The Superintendent will present to the Board an update on transportation.
6. Watertown High School Graduation Date – First Reading
The graduation date of June 20, 2007 for the Watertown High School class of 2006-2007 is presented this evening for the first reading.
J. Report from the Chairman
K. Action Items – Adoption of Items to be Approved by Consent
a. Consideration of the Approval of the Developmental Pre-School Program (Non-Special Education) Proposal at John Trumbull Primary School
At the Curriculum and Instruction Committee meeting of September 13, 2006, the Curriculum and Instruction Committee members endorsed the proposal to enhance the language and pre-academic skills of children currently in the developmental pre-school program by actively seeking and integrating into the program up to four typical age peers who would act as positive language role models. These typical peers would attend school from two to four mornings a week.
Tuition, based on the same rates* as currently in effect for the “Just Friends” program, would be applied, as well as the same rules for down payment and all other financial timelines.
The money accrued would be entered into the existing community program accounts. This proposal suggests that the monies be applied to offset the salary of the current program teacher or current paraprofessional, as the administration determines.
The projected implementation date would be on or about October 15, 2006.
*Preschool “Just Friends” (Non-Special Ed) Tuition Rates 2006-2007
One (1) half-day per week per year $463
Two (2) half-days per week per year $1,032
Three (3) half-days per week per year $1,391
Four (4) half-days per week per year $1,855
Five (5) half-days per week per year $2,318
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Developmental Pre-School Program (Non-Special Education) proposal as presented, effective October 2006.
b. Consideration of the Approval of Acceptance of Gift
The Watertown Foundation Inc. wishes to award a grant in the amount of $1500.00 to the Board of Education to support the development of an Economic Development Commission website.
It is recommended that the Board approve of the donation of a grant in the amount of $1500.00 from the Watertown Foundation Inc. to support the development of an Economic Development Commission website and a letter of thanks and appreciation to be sent to the donor.
c. Consideration of the Approval of a Family Medical Leave of Absence
Ms. Rachel Reiter, grade 4 teacher at Judson School, requests a Family Medical Leave of Absence commencing approximately January 10, 2007 through June 2007 with use of accumulated sick time and then leave without pay.
It is recommended that the Board approve of a Family Medical Leave of Absence for Ms. Rachel Reiter, grade 4 teacher at Judson School, commencing approximately January 10, 2007 through June 2007 with use of accumulated sick time and then leave without pay and a medical doctor’s note to return.
d. Discussion and possible action on fuel for school year 2006-2007 following a discussion held by the Budget Committee at its meeting that convened just prior to the Board of Education meeting.
L. Future Agenda Items and Board Members’ Comments
M. Public Participation
N. Adjournment
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