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Agenda
WATERTOWN BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
Watertown High School
Technology Center
Monday, January 22, 2007 – 7:30 PM
A. Convene Regular Meeting - 7:30 PM
B. Salute to the Flag
C. Recognition
The Board of Education would like to recognize Ms. Jackie Wheelahan who will be retiring from the Watertown Student Lunch Program after more than 30 years effective February 2, 2007.
Jackie was hired in September of 1975 as a substitute cafeteria worker. She was hired permanently as a General Cafeteria Worker at Swift Middle School in January of 1976. In 1984, she was promoted to full-time cook/baker at Swift. In 1994, Jackie transferred to Watertown High School and has been a cook/baker at the high school ever since. Jackie is a pleasure to work with. She has great character and personality and she is a wonderful baker. The Watertown Student Lunch Program will miss her tremendously.
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 – January 8, 2007
I. Superintendent's Recommendations and Report
1. Appointments – (Information Only – No Action Required)
a. Ms. Laura Roose to the position of Assistant Girl’s Soccer 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.
b. Ms. Rosemary Mikasauskas to the position of long-term substitute Foreign Language Teacher at Watertown High School commencing on or about March 9, 2007 through the end of the 2006-2007 school year.
2. Resignations – (Information Only – No Action Required)
Mr. Daryl Scopino, from the position of paraprofessional at Polk School, effective January 16, 2007 for the purpose of relocation out of state.
3. Three School Study Update
Administration and representatives from Kaestle Boos Associates, Inc. will present information on the progress of the study thus far.
4. Additional Access for Facilitation of High School Afternoon Traffic -First Reading
Mr. William Zeman, Student Council Representative to the Board of Education, is prepared to give a presentation to the Board regarding additional access for facilitation of high school afternoon traffic. This is presented to the Board for the first reading tonight. (See Attachment A.)
5. Student Artwork
The student artwork you see on display this evening was done by the following young artists:
Anthony Mahoney, John Trumbull School, Kindergarten
Nicole Brodeur, John Trumbull School, Grade 1
Mary Collette, John Trumbull School, Grade 2
Lindsay DiFelice, Judson School, Grade 3
Ayame Whitfield, Judson School, Grade 4
Nancy Nguyen, Judson School, Grade 5
Elizabeth Walton, Heminway Park School, Grade 6
Jeffrey Curless, Swift Middle School, Grade 7
Amanda Bugnacki, Swift Middle School, Grade 8
Tatiana Doshchitsyna, Watertown High School, Grade 10
Arielle Polites, Watertown High School, Grade 12
Danielle McPhee, Watertown High School, Grade 11
Andrew Miceli, Watertown High School, Grade 12
6. Superintendent’s 2007-2008 Operational Plan
The Superintendent will present to the Board his 2007-2008 proposed operational plan.
J. Report from the Chairman
K. Action Items – Adoption of Items to be Approved by Consent
a. Consideration of the Approval of the Watertown High School Grade 9 Honors Cohort Pilot for 2007-2008
At the Curriculum and Instruction Committee meeting of January 16, 2007, the Curriculum and Instruction Committee members endorsed the Watertown High School Grade 9 Honors Cohort Pilot for 2007-2008. The program would be available for approximately 20-23 Grade 9 students who have achieved at an advanced level and who meet the criteria of the program. A major objective of this pilot is to prepare able students for Honors and Advanced Placement courses during their sophomore, junior, and senior years. No additional staff is required.
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Watertown High School Grade 9 Honors Cohort Pilot for the 2007-2008 school year, as attached (Attachment B Watertown High School Grade 9 Honors Cohort 2007-2008 Pilot and Attachment C Watertown High School Ninth Grade Program).
b. Consideration of the Approval of Acceptance of Gifts
1. The Watertown Public Education Foundation would like to donate $10,000.00 in funding for Virtual High School at Watertown High School.
2. Mr. Peter Perkinson, retired teacher from Swift Middle School, would like to donate a podium with an approximate cost of $75.00 to Swift Middle School.
3. Mrs. Druckenmiller would like to donate a half-size violin, valued at $250.00, to the strings program in the Watertown Public Schools.
4. Mr. and Mrs. Kasle would like to donate two Pfretzchner violins, valued at $300.00 each, to the strings program in the Watertown Public Schools.
It is recommended that the Board accept these generous donations and letters of thanks to be sent to the donors.
c. Consideration of the Approval of Leave of Absence
1. Ms. Lauren O’Brien, Speech/Language Pathologist at John Trumbull Primary School, requests a childbearing leave of absence, under the Family Medical Leave Act, commencing on April 23, 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 childbearing leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act, for Ms. Lauren O’Brien, Speech/Language Pathologist at John Trumbull Primary School, commencing on April 23, 2007 through the end of the 2006-2007 school year, with use of accumulated sick time and a medical doctor’s note to return.
d. Consideration of the Approval and Ratification of Nurses’ Contract following a discussion in Executive Session
L. Future Agenda Items and Board Members’ Comments
M. Public Participation
N. Executive Session
School Safety and Security
Personnel – Negotiations, School Nurses’ Contract – Update
O. Adjournment
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