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Agenda
WATERTOWN BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
Watertown High School
Technology Center
Monday, February 26, 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 three Watertown High School student athletes who were recently honored by the Waterbury Republican-American newspaper:
Adrianna Albini, grade 11 - swimming
Elizabeth Carolan, grade 12 - swimming
Matthew Sheeks, grade 11 - football
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 – February 12, 2007
I. Superintendent's Recommendations and Report
1. Appointments – (Information Only – No Action Required)
a. Mr. Keith Borkowski to the position of Boys’ Basketball Coach at Swift Middle School for the 2006-2007 school year at a contractual stipend of $2,131.00 payable at the end of the season.
b. Mr. Joseph Giannelli to the position of Girls’ Basketball Coach at Swift Middle School for the 2006-2007 school year at a contractual stipend of $2,131.00 payable at the end of the season.
c. Ms. Diane Valunas to the position of Cheerleading Coach at Swift Middle School for the 2006-2007 school year at a contractual stipend of $1,881.00 payable at the end of the season.
d. Ms. Karen Sturges to the position of One to One Special Ed Program paraprofessional at Polk School starting February 12, 2007 for 22.0 paid hours per week at an hourly rate of $11.82.
e. Mr. Sean Sossei to the position of Network Coordinator for the Watertown School District starting February 26, 2007, work schedule to follow the school calendar plus five additional days prior to the opening of school, at a salary of $24,920.00 prorated. Work hours will be determined by the Director of Operations.
2. 2007-2008 Programming at Watertown High School
The Watertown High School Administrative Team will present an overview of new initiatives which will be implemented in the Fall of 2007. The initiatives include an overview of the Ninth Grade Team for At-Risk Students, the Ninth Grade Honors Cohort, New Courses, Virtual High School and other salient initiatives.
J. Report from the Chairman
K. Action Items – Adoption of Items to be Approved by Consent
a. Consideration of the Approval of Additional Access for Facilitation of High School Afternoon Traffic – Tabled February 12, 2007
b. Consideration of the Approval of the Three School Study Update – Second Reading
At the Facilities Committee meeting on February 1, 2007, the Committee endorsed a three school study and presented it to the full Board at its meeting on February 12, 2007 for the first reading.
It is presented for the second reading tonight and for full Board approval.
It is recommended that the Board approve of the three school study as presented.
c. Consideration of the Approval of Acceptance of Gifts
The Watertown Music Booster Association would like to donate:
1.) A portable CED/radio/tape player with an estimated value of $200.00 purchased through a grant from the Jimmy Jam Fund;
2.) A Super-scope PSD 300 Dual Drive CD Recorder and CD Player with an estimated value of $699.00 purchased through a grant from the Jimmy Jam Fund;
3.) An amplifier valued at $350.00 purchased from monies raised from concerts, membership and especially the Citrus Fruit Sale;
4.) A ½ size violin valued at $150.00 for the Strings Program purchased from monies raised from concerts, membership and especially the Citrus Fruit Sale;
5.) The purchase of a set of Chrome Orchestral Chimes valued at $3,800.00 purchased through a grant from the Thomaston Savings Bank Foundation and the Watertown Foundation.
It is recommended that the Board accept these generous donations and a letter of thanks to be sent to the donor.
d. Discussion and Approval of Proposed 2007-2008 Budget
A copy of the Board of Education’s proposed budget for 2007-2008 is attached for discussion and action. The proposed 2007-2008 budget must be provided to the Town by Thursday, March 1, 2007. (See Attachment A.)
L. Future Agenda Items and Board Members’ Comments
M. Public Participation
N. Executive Session
Pending Litigation – Judson Boilers
Personnel Matter – Nurses’ Negotiations
O. Adjournment
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