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Agenda
WATERTOWN BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
WATERTOWN HIGH SCHOOL
Technology Center
Tuesday, October 10, 2006 – 7:30 PM
A. Convene Regular Meeting - 7:30 PM
B. Salute to the Flag
C. Public Participation
Report from Student Council Representative – Mr. William F. Zeman
Report from PTA/PTO Liaison – Ms. Kace Duplissie
D. Budget Summary – (Information Only – No Action Required)
E. 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
F. Communications - Secretary
G. Minutes
1. Regular Board of Education Meeting – September 25, 2006
H. Superintendent's Recommendations and Report
1. Appointments – (Information Only – No Action Required)
a. Mr. Keith Borkowski to the position of Athletic Coordinator at Swift Middle School for the 2006-2007 school year at a contractual stipend of $2,379.00.
b. Mr. Charles Fenn to the position of Boy’s Soccer Coach at Swift Middle School for the 2006-2007 school year at a contractual stipend of $1,625.00 payable at the end of the season.
c. Ms. Mary Jean Mangione to the position of Detention Monitor at Swift Middle School effective September 25, 2006 at a contractual stipend of $3,444.00 prorated.
2. Transfers – (Information Only – No Action Required)
a. Mr. Edward Stack from custodian 3rd shift – Band Room at Watertown High School to custodian 3rd shift – Gym at Watertown High School effective September 28, 2006.
3. Transfer of Funds – (Information Only – No Action Required)
At its meeting on November 22, 2004, the Board took action to reaffirm that the Director of Budget and Financial Planning may continue to make transfers of $2,000 or less between objects without prior Board approval. Attached, for information only, are a number of those transfers. (See Attachment A.)
4. CT Mastery Test and CAPT – (Information Only – No Action Required)
Administration has prepared a detailed summary of the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT grades 3-8) and the Connecticut Academic Performance Test (CAPT grade 10). The overview will include sample test items. Sally Rinaldi, Math Coordinator K-12; Pat Corvello, CMT Testing Coordinator; Judy Moeller, Reading Coordinator K-12; Matthew Geary, CAPT Coordinator; and Dr. Pelosi will participate in the discussion.
5. One Year Funding – (Information Only – No Action Required – First Reading)
Robotic’s Advisor (W.H.S.) - $1,607.00
Lego Program (Swift) - $ 516.24
Presented to the Board for the first reading this evening is the recommendation that the Board of Education, through the funding stream of their advertising line item, supports the expenditure of funds for the Swift Lego League and the stipend for the Watertown High School Robotic’s Advisor position. It is further presented for the first reading that the Board directs the superintendent to draft an agreement with the Robotic’s parent group that clearly illustrates that the Board’s only financial commitment to the program is that of the stipend for the position and that the Watertown High School administration has full oversight for the hiring of the advisor and the administration of the team.
6. Artwork on Display
The artwork on display this evening was done by the following young artists:
John Trumbull Primary School
Davianna Larocque – Kindergarten
Skye Szabo – 1st Grade
Katrina Aucello – 2nd Grade
Judson School
Heather Hughes – 3rd Grade
5th Grade Cooperative Project – 5th Grade
Polk School
Anthony Rinaldi, 4th Grade
Heminway Park School
Kevin Durgana – 6th Grade
Swift Middle School
Bridget Fleming – 7th Grade
8th Grade Cooperative Mural – 8th Grade
Watertown High School
Marta D’Amico – Grade 10, Art 1: Foundations of Art
Julie Kelly – Grade 10, Art 2: Drawing and Painting
Christopher Terzigni – Grade 11, Art 2: Photography
Carla Piel – Grade 12, Art 3: Drawing
I. Report from the Chairman
J. Action Items – Adoption of Items to be Approved by Consent
a. Consideration of the Approval of Facility Manager of Buildings and Grounds – Job Description – Second 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 it was presented to the full Board for the first reading at its meeting on September 25, 2006. It is being presented tonight for the second reading and for Board approval. (See Attachment B.)
It is recommended that the Board approve of the job description for Facility Manager of Buildings and Grounds effective immediately.
b. Consideration of the Approval of the Watertown High School Graduation Date – Second Reading
The graduation date of June 20, 2007 for the Watertown High School class of 2006-2007was presented to the full Board for the first reading at its meeting on September 25, 2006. It is presented this evening for the second reading and for Board approval.
It is recommended that the Board approve of the graduation date of June 20, 2007 for the Watertown High School class of 2006-2007.
c. Consideration of the Approval of Transfer of Funds
It is recommended that the Board approve of the attached transfer of funds. (See Attachment C.)
d. Consideration of the Approval of Grants for 2006-2007
Grants for the 2006-2007 school year have been written by Dr. Pelosi and Ms. Betsy Hackett with the assistance of Ms. Amelia Grover. Grant applications have been submitted for the following programs:
1. Title II, Part A – Teacher and Principal Training and Recruiting - $103,156 (written by Dr. Pelosi).
2. Title III, Part A – Subpart 1 – English Language Acquisition and Language Enhancement - $9,824
Applying through Consortium – EDUCATION CONNECTION. (coordinated by Ms. Betsy Hackett).
3. Title IV, Part A – Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities - $7,219 (written by Ms. Betsy Hackett).
4. Title V, Part A – Innovative Programs - $5,074 (written by Dr. Pelosi).
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve of the grants as written.
e. Consideration of the Approval of Acceptance of Gifts
1. Ms. Carol Quaid, on behalf of IBM, would like to donate a check for $1,000.00 to be used for the photography program at Watertown High School.
2. The Westport Public Schools would like to donate 16 cafeteria tables and 25 filing cabinets with an approximate value of $3,650.00 to the Watertown Public Schools.
It is recommended that the Board approve of the acceptance of these generous gifts and letters of thanks to be sent to the donors.
f. Consideration of the Approval of Extended Family Medical Leave of Absence
At its meeting on April 10, 2006, the Board approved of a childbearing/childrearing leave of absence commencing August 21, 2006 and ending December 3, 2006, under the Family Medical Leave Act, with use of accumulated sick time, then leave without pay, and a medical doctor’s note to return for Ms. Carley Vesneski, Guidance Counselor at Watertown High School.
Ms. Vesneski requests an extended maternity/childrearing leave of absence for a five-week extension until January 8, 2007, without pay, and a medical doctor’s note to return.
It is recommended that the Board approve of an extended maternity/childrearing leave of absence for a five-week extension until January 8, 2007 for Ms. Carley Vesneski, Guidance Counselor at Watertown High School, without pay and a medical doctor’s note to return.
g. Consideration of the Approval and Ratification of Custodian Contract following a discussion in Executive Session
h. Consideration of the Approval to Accept James Marks’ Letter of Resignation
It is recommended that the Board accept James Marks’ letter of resignation from the position of Board Member, effective October 11, 2006 for personal reasons.
K. Future Agenda Items and Board Members’ Comments
L. Public Participation
M. Executive Session
Custodian Negotiations
Personnel Matters
N. Adjournment
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