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Agenda
WATERTOWN BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
WATERTOWN HIGH SCHOOL
Technology Center
Monday, October 23, 2006 – 7:30 PM
A. Convene Regular Meeting - 7:30 PM
B. Salute to the Flag
C. Celebration of Excellence
The Board wishes to recognize the following people for their award winning oversight of the Mills Complex.
Robert Porter, Public Buildings Committee Chairman
Remo Ceniccola, Public Buildings Committee Vice Chairman
Karl Kuegler, Public Buildings Committee Secretary
Brian Bellagamba, Public Buildings Committee Member
John Chipko, Public Buildings Committee Member
Peter Dzioba, Public Buildings Committee Member
Anthony Fusco, Public Buildings Committee Member
Robert LeBlanc, Public Buildings Committee Member
Roy Cavanaugh, Public Works Director
Joseph Millette
Kevin Killeen
John Orsini
Mather Corporation
M. R. Roming Associates
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, Vacant
8. PBC Representative, Rich Mazzamaro
9. Education Connection Representative, Mary Dzioba
G. Communications - Secretary
H. Minutes
1. Regular Board of Education Meeting – October 10, 2006
I. Superintendent's Recommendations and Report
1. Appointments – (Information Only – No Action Required)
a. Ms. Sammi Brooks to the position of One to One Special Ed Program Paraprofessional at Polk School starting October 16, 2006 for 22.0 hours paid per week at an hourly rate of $11.82.
2. NEASC Update – (Information Only – No Action Required)
Mr. Thad Hasbrouck, Principal of Watertown High School, will give the Board an update on a letter received from the New England Association of Schools & Colleges, Inc. (NEASC) and the continuation of the school’s accreditation.
3. Overview of Test Results – (Information Only)
A report will be given tonight by Dr. Philip A. Pelosi in relation to our students’ test scores. The tests that will be discussed are the Connecticut Mastery Test (Grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, the Otis-Lennon Test Grades 2, 4, 7, 9, and the Connecticut Academic Performance Test (Grade 10).
J. Report from the Chairman
K. Action Items – Adoption of Items to be Approved by Consent
a. Consideration of the Approval of One Year Funding – Second Reading
Robotic’s Advisor (W.H.S.) - $1,607.00
Lego Program (Swift) - $ 516.24
Presented to the Board for the first reading at its meeting on October 10, 2006 was 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 second 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.
It is recommended that the Board of Education, through the funding stream of their advertising line item, supports the expenditure of funds for the Swift Lego League ($516.24) and the stipend for the Watertown High School Robotic’s Advisor position. ($1,607.00)
It is also recommended 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.
b. Consideration of the Approval of Medical Leave of Absence
Ms. Judith Moeller, Remedial Reading Teacher at John Trumbull Primary School, requests a medical leave of absence commencing November 6, 2006 with an anticipated date of return of January 2, 2007, with use of accumulated sick time.
It is recommended that the Board approve of a medical leave of absence commencing November 6, 2006 with an anticipated date of return of January 2, 2007, with use of accumulated sick time and a medical doctor’s note to return.
c. Consideration of the Approval of the Disposal of Obsolete Equipment
Mr. Thad Hasbrouck, Principal at Watertown High School, requests permission to dispose of books and maps that are outdated and in poor condition located in the bookroom at Watertown High School.
It is recommended that the Board approve of the disposal of books and maps that are outdated and in poor condition located in the bookroom at Watertown High School according to Board of Education policy.
L. Future Agenda Items and Board Members’ Comments
M. Public Participation
N. Executive Session
Litigation Matter
O. Adjournment
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