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Agenda
WATERTOWN BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
Watertown High School
Technology Center
Monday, December 11, 2006 – 7:30 PM
A. Convene Regular Meeting - 7:30 PM
B. Salute to the Flag
C. Presentation:
The following grade 6 students from Heminway Park School will give a music presentation for the holidays:
Nick Atwood Kenna Kaiser
Sara Blatherwick Adam Kuegler
Devin D’Agostino Amy Lamontagne
Jessica Demers Cameron Leo
Lauren Diaferio Katherine Pietro
Spencer Dillon Jennifer Rinaldi
Steven Donston Kathleen Songco
Amy Feda Jillian Woodring
Stephen Froese
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, Kevin Killeen
8. PBC Representative, Rich Mazzamaro
9. Education Connection Representative, Mary Dzioba
G. Communications - Secretary
H. Minutes
1. Regular Board of Education Meeting – November 27, 2006
2. Special Board of Education Meeting – December 4, 2006
I. Superintendent's Recommendations and Report
1. Appointments – (Information Only – No Action Required)
a. Ms. Amy Gauthier to the position of Grade 6 Teacher at Heminway Park School effective November 28, 2006, being hired on Step 2, one year of experience, Masters Degree, at a teacher’s contractual annual salary of $39,930.00 prorated.
b. Mr. Daryl Scopino to the position of One to One-Sp Ed Program Paraprofessional (Category #1 – One on One Sp Ed Program) at Polk School starting December 4, 2006 for 22.0 hours paid per week, at an hourly rate of $11.82.
2. Resignations – (Information Only – No Action Required)
a. Ms. Margaret Jamieson from the position of Paraprofessional at John Trumbull Primary School effective December 8, 2006 for personal reasons.
b. Ms. Sharon Lanese from the position of Grade 5 Teacher at Polk School effective January 1, 2007 for the purpose of retirement.
3. Three School Study
Administration and representatives from Kaestle Boos Associates, Inc. will present information on the progress of the study thus far.
4. Student Artwork
The artwork that is on display this evening was done by the following young artists:
Rebecca Hibbard, Kindergarten, John Trumbull Primary School
Elizabeth Downey, Grade 1, John Trumbull Primary School
Adrianna Perugini, Grade 2, John Trumbull Primary School
Christian Febles, Grade 3, Polk School
Alison Walker, Grade 4, Polk School
Nicole Nemense, Grade 5, Judson School
Sara Gambardella, Grade 6, Heminway Park School
Allison Belloff, Grade 7, Swift Middle School
Daniel O’Rourke, Grade 8, Swift Middle School
Amy Henion, Grade 10, Watertown High School
Jessica Waldron, Grade 10, Watertown High School
Clare Rafferty, Grade 12, Watertown High School
Nicole Morley, Grade 11, Watertown High School
5. Network Coordinator/s Restructure – First Reading
At its meeting on December 6, 2006, the Policy and Labor Committed reviewed the restructuring of the position of Network Coordinator/s. It is presented this evening to the full Board for the first reading. (See Attachment A.)
J. Report from the Chairman
K. Action Items – Adoption of Items to be Approved by Consent
a. Consideration of the Approval of the Proposed Calendar 2007-2008 – Second Reading
A draft of the proposed calendar for school year 2007-2008 was presented to the Board of Education for the first reading at its meeting on November 27, 2006. The calendar for 2007-2008 is presented this evening for the second reading and for Board approval. (See Attachment B.)
It is recommended that the Board approve of the proposed calendar for the school year 2007-2008.
b. Consideration of the Approval of the By-laws of the Watertown High School Alumni Association, Inc. – Second Reading
The By-laws of the Watertown High School Alumni Association, Inc. were presented to the Board of Education for the first reading at its meeting on November 27, 2006. The By-laws are presented for the second reading this evening and for Board approval. (See Attachment C.)
It is recommended that the Board approve of the By-laws of the Watertown High School Alumni Association, Inc.
c. Consideration of the Approval of the Use of $600,000 State of Connecticut Grant – Second Reading
A request from the Town Council for the Board of Education to endorse the alterations to the athletic field presently under construction at Swift Middle School to be partially funded through the $600,000 State of Connecticut grant was presented to the Board of Education for the first reading at its meeting on November 27, 2006. The use of the $600,000 State of Connecticut Grant is presented this evening for the second reading and for Board approval. (See Attachment D.)
It is recommended that the Board approve of the Town Council’s request to endorse the alterations to the athletic field presently under construction at Swift Middle School to be partially funded through the $600,000 State of Connecticut grant.
d. Consideration of the Approval of Acceptance of Gifts
1. Anthony Bartholomeo would like to donate crafts to Watertown High School with an approximate value of $100.00. These crafts were made by Linda Bartholomeo’s Art Class for the Watertown Education Foundation’s Art Auction.
2. Ron Webb would like to donate 71 books to the Watertown High School library with an approximate value of $1,500.00.
3. Ann and Jim Tucker would like to donate children’s art work to John Trumbull Primary School with an approximate value of $35.00.
4. John and Susan Santopietro would like to donate children’s art work to John Trumbull Primary School with an approximate value of $35.00.
5. Post University would like to donate a multi-thousand dollar gift scholarship to a Watertown High School graduating senior.
It is recommended that the Board accept these generous donations and letters of thanks to be sent to the donors.
e. Consideration of the Approval of the Disposal of Obsolete Equipment
1. Mr. Thad Hasbrouck, Principal of Watertown High School, requests permission to dispose of a Quasar VCR, Serial #60410278,Model #VH5163, and a Quasar TV, Serial #AL62310470, Model #WT5951AW located in the high school library, and are in broken condition, according to Board of Education policy.
It is recommended that the Board approve of the disposal of a Quasar VCR, Serial #60410278, Model #VH5163, and a Quasar TV, Serial #AL62310470, Model #WT5951AW located in the library, and are in broken condition, according to Board of Education policy.
2. Mr. Todd LoFrese, Director of Operations/Technology, requests permission to dispose of two old upright pianos that are no longer in use, one at Watertown High School and the other piano at Swift Middle School by means of an auction. Both pianos are beyond the cost-effectiveness of repairing them.
It is recommended that the Board approve of the disposal of two old upright pianos that are no longer in use, one at Watertown High School and the other piano at Swift Middle School by means of an auction.
f. After an Executive Session Discussion, Consideration of the Approval of Extending the Superintendent’s Contract through 2009
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve of extending the Superintendent’s contract through 2009.
L. Future Agenda Items and Board Members’ Comments
M. Public Participation
N. Executive Session
Personnel Matter
School Nurses’ Contract Negotiations
O. Regular Session for Possible Vote to Extend Superintendent’s Contract through 2009
P. Adjournment
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