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Agenda
WATERTOWN BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
Watertown High School
Technology Center
Monday, January 8, 2007 – 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, Kevin Killeen
8. PBC Representative, Rich Mazzamaro
9. Education Connection Representative, Mary Dzioba
F. Communications - Secretary
G. Minutes
1. Regular Board of Education Meeting – December 11, 2006
H. Superintendent's Recommendations and Report
1. Appointments – (Information Only – No Action Required)
a. Mr. Jason Calabrese to the position of Boys’ Varsity Basketball Coach at Watertown High School for the 2006 -2007 school year at a contractual stipend of $3,759.00 payable at the end of the season.
b. Mr. Gabriel Ciarleglio to the position of One to One Special Ed Program Paraprofessional (Category #1) at Watertown High School starting January 2, 2007 for 30.0 hours paid per week, at an hourly rate of $13.77.
c. Mr. Darryl Johnson to the position of Boys’ Basketball J.V. Coach at Watertown High School for the 2006-2007 school year at a contractual stipend of $2,255.00 payable at the end of the season.
d. Mr. Edward Lopes to the position of Girls’ Varsity Basketball Coach at Watertown High School for the 2006-2007 school year at a contractual stipend of $3,634.00 payable at the end of the season.
e. Mr. George Palomba to the position of Freshman Boys’ Basketball Coach at Watertown High School for the 2006-2007 school year at a contractual stipend of $2,631.00 payable at the end of the season.
f. Mr. Gregory Valente to the position of Assistant Swim Coach at Watertown High School for the 2006-2007 school year at a contractual stipend of $1,625.00 payable at the end of the season.
g. Ms. Amanda Valunas to the position of Cheerleading Coach at Watertown High School for the 2006-2007 school year at a contractual stipend of $2,506.00 payable at the end of the season.
h. Ms. Jennifer Wernery to the position of Grade 5 teacher at Polk School effective January 8, 2007, being hired at Step 2, 1 year of experience, Masters Degree, at an annual contractual salary of $39,930.00 prorated.
i. Ms. Carey Pavelo to the position of One to One Special Ed Program Paraprofessional (Category #1) at John Trumbull Primary School starting January 2, 2007 for 31.25 hours paid per week, at an hourly rate of $11.82.
2. Transportation Update
Administration is prepared to share with the Board of Education the practice and protocol for the hiring and training of bus drivers for the Watertown Public Schools.
3. Three School Study Update
Administration and representatives from Kaestle Boos Associates, Inc. will present information on the progress of the study thus far.
I. Report from the Chairman
J. Action Items – Adoption of Items to be Approved by Consent
a. Consideration of the Approval of the Network Coordinator/s Restructure – Second Reading
At its meeting on December 6, 2006, the Policy and Labor Committed reviewed the restructuring of the position of Network Coordinator/s. It was presented to the full Board for the first reading at its meeting on December 11, 2006. It is presented this evening for the second reading and for full Board approval. (See Attachment A.)
It is recommended that the Board approve of the restructuring of the position of Network Coordinator/s.
b. Consideration of the Approval of the Pre-School Curriculum Revision
At the Curriculum and Instruction Committee meeting of December 14, 2006, the Curriculum and Instruction Committee members endorsed the Pre-School Curriculum revision. The Pre-School Curriculum Committee, under the direction of Mary Raiola, Supervisor of Special Education, and Betsy Hackett, Director of Special Services, consisted of Layne Allison, Irene Cruess, Annette Pietro, and Patricia Long-Smith. The committee is to be commended for its work in relation to the Pre-School Curriculum revision.
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Pre-School Curriculum as presented under separate cover, effective immediately.
c. Consideration of the Approval of Acceptance of Gifts
1. Mr. Alvin Reiff, on behalf of Taft School, would like to donate five TI-83 Calculators with a total approximate value of $500.00 to the Mathematics Department at Watertown High School.
2. Mr. Charles J. Ernst would like to donate a check in the amount of $125.00 to Watertown High School to be used for weight lifting equipment.
3. Mr. Anthony DiCrosta, a 2006 graduate of Watertown High School, would like to donate $100.00 to the Future Business Leaders Association at Watertown High School.
4. Mr. Mark Ney would like to donate $50.00 to the Robotics Team at Watertown High School.
5. The Community Crusade for Children, Inc. would like to donate $417.38 to the Watertown Public Schools. This money is generated from the donation containers at Rite Aid for the 3rd Qtr. 2006.
6. O&G Industries, Inc. would like to make a donation of concrete valued at $480.00 for the newly constructed track building.
It is recommended that the Board accept these generous donations and letters of thanks to be sent to the donors.
d. Consideration of the Approval of the Disposal of Obsolete Equipment
Mr. Thad Hasbrouck, Principal of Watertown High School, requests permission to dispose of an electric typewriter according to Board of Education policy, Serial No. AG2024059, Model No. Canon AP200X, located in the Writing Lab, Room 123 at Watertown High School, because it is broken, very old and in poor condition.
It is recommended that the Board approve of the disposal of an electric typewriter according to Board of Education policy, Serial No. AG2024059, Model No. Canon AP200X, located in the Writing Lab, Room 123 at Watertown High School, because it is broken, very old and in poor condition.
e. Consideration of the Approval of Leaves of Absence
1. Ms. Jessica A. Cagno, grade 6 teacher at Heminway Park School, requests a maternity leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act, commencing on or about March 19, 2007 through the end of the 2006-2007 school year, with use of accumulated sick time.
It is recommended that the Board approve of a maternity leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act, commencing on or about March 19, 2007 through the end of the 2006-2007 school year, with use of accumulated sick time and a medical doctor’s note to return.
2. Ms. Mora Garza, foreign language teacher at Watertown High School, requests a maternity leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act, commencing on or about March 9, 2007 through the end of the 2006-2007 school year, with use of accumulated sick time and then leave without pay.
It is recommended that the Board approve of a maternity leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act, commencing on or about March 9, 2007 through the end of the 2006-2007 school year, with use of accumulated sick time and then leave without pay and a medical doctor’s note to return.
f. Consideration of the Approval of Extended Medical Leave of Absence
At its meeting on May 22, 2006, the Board approved of a childbearing and childrearing leave of absence, under the Family Medical Leave Act, commencing August 28, 2006 until January 2, 2007 with use of accumulated sick time, then leave without pay and a medical doctor’s note to return for Ms. Jody Field, Art Teacher at Judson School, Polk School and Heminway Park School.
Ms. Field requests an extended family medical leave of absence for childrearing commencing January 2, 2007 until March 1, 2007 without pay.
It is recommended that the Board approve of an extended family medical leave of absence for childrearing commencing January 2, 2007 until March 1, 2007 without pay for Ms. Jody Field, Art Teacher at Judson School, Polk School, and Heminway Park School.
g. Consideration of the Approval of the Revised Watertown High School Program of Studies for 2007-2008
At the Curriculum and Instruction Committee meeting of January 4, 2007, the Curriculum and Instruction Committee members endorsed the revised Watertown High School Program of Studies for 2007-2008. Matthew Geary, Assistant Principal of Watertown High School, chaired the Program of Studies revision.
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Watertown High School Program of Studies for 2007-2008 as presented under separate cover.
h. Consideration of the Approval of the Grade 9 Teaming Pilot
At the Curriculum and Instruction Committee meeting of January 4, 2007, the Curriculum and Instruction Committee members endorsed the proposed Grade 9 Teaming Pilot.
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Grade 9 Teaming Pilot as presented under separate cover, effective Fall 2007.
K. Future Agenda Items and Board Members’ Comments
L. Public Participation
M. Executive Session
Board of Education Evaluation Goals
N. Adjournment
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