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Agenda
WATERTOWN BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
Watertown High School
Library
Monday, March 12, 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. Special Board of Education Meeting – February 28, 2007
(Postponed meeting from February 26, 2007 – Inclement Weather)
H. Superintendent's Recommendations and Report
1. Appointments – (Information Only – No Action Required)
a. Mr. Christopher Begnal to the position of long-term substitute English Teacher at Watertown High School commencing on or about April 13, 2007 through the end of the 2006-2007 school year, being hired at the substitute teacher’s rate of $65.00 per diem for the first ten days, and on the eleventh day, placed on the first step of the teacher’s contract at a salary of $35,350.00 prorated.
b. Ms. Lisa Durante to the position of long-term substitute grade 5 teacher at Polk School commencing on or about March 13, 2007 for six weeks, being hired at the substitute teacher’s rate of $65.00 per diem for the first ten days, and on the eleventh day, placed on the first step of the teacher’s contract at a salary of $35,350,00 prorated.
c. Ms. Barbara Kinloch to the position of One to One Special Ed Program Paraprofessional at Swift Middle School starting March 5, 2007 for 6.5 working hours per day at an hourly rate of $11.82.
d. Ms. Kathleen Lopes to the position of Early Learning Skills/Resource (Category #2 – Sp Ed Program) at John Trumbull Primary School starting March 5, 2007 for 6.25 working hours per day at an hourly rate of $14.86.
e. Mr. Brian Stanley to the position of Girls’ Junior Varsity Basketball Coach at Watertown High School for the 2006-2007 school year at a contractual stipend of $2,379.00 payable at the end of the season.
2. Resignations – (Information Only – No Action Required)
a. Mr. Thomas Fix from the position of Technology Ed Teacher at Watertown High School effective at the close of the 2006-2007 school year for the purpose of retirement.
b. Mrs. Patricia Sullivan from the position of English Teacher at Watertown High School effective June 30, 2007 for the purpose of relocating out of state.
c. Mr. Peter Tomsheck from the position of Girls’ Varsity Tennis Coach at Watertown High School effective March 2, 2007 for personal reasons.
d. Ms. Lilyana Auster from the position of Math Teacher at Watertown High School effective April 5, 2007 for personal reasons.
3. Artwork on Display
The Board of Education would like to recognize the following young student artists who have artwork on display this evening:
Hannah Mehlin - kindergarten, John Trumbull School
Paola Dante - grade one, John Trumbull School
Rebekah Johnston - grade two, John Trumbull School
Matthew Maccione - grade three, Judson School
Emma Thermer - grade four, Judson School
Sarah Carew - grade five, Polk School
Alyssa Sosbe - grade six, Heminway Park School
Brittany Graboski - grade seven, Swift Middle School
Erica Breive - grade eight, Swift Middle School
Lauren Czarzasty - grade 11, Watertown High School
Christina Weaver - grade 10, Watertown High School
Jillian Mango - grade 12, Watertown High School
Carla Piel - grade 10, Watertown High School
4. School Calendar 2006-2007
Administration will update the Board of Education on the end-of-year 2006-2007 school calendar and the Watertown High School graduation ceremony.
5. Watertown High School Lighting
Administration will update the Board of Education on the gift giving and timeline to replace faulty lighting in the Watertown High School auditorium.
6. Proposed 2007-2008 Budget
Administration will update the Board of Education on the proposed 2007-2008 budget.
7. Three School Study
Administration will update the Board of Education on the three school proposed building project.
I. Report from the Chairman
J. 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 Acceptance of Gifts
1.) Mr. Henry Bissonnette wishes to donate photography darkroom equipment to Watertown High School with an estimated value of $300.00.
2.) The following businesses would like to donate to John Trumbull Primary School in the support of the school’s event, “Hats Off to Reading”, as part of the Read Across America celebration:
1.) Checkfree Pay Corp. $250.00
2.) Litchfield Bancorp $ 50.00
3.) Ledgewood Private Preschool $200.00
4.) T.L.C. Learning Center $ 50.00
5.) Special Effects and Finishes $250.00
6.) J.T.P.S. Staff Dress Down Fund $100.00
7.) City Line Food Distributors $100.00
8.) Therapy Unlimited, LLC $250.00
9.) Terri’s Hair and Now $ 50.00
10.) Davis Street Auto $ 50.00
11.) Amro Tool Company $ 50.00
12.) J.T.P.S. PTO $500.00
It is recommended that the Board accept these generous gifts and letters of appreciation to be sent to the donors.
c. Consideration of the Approval of Non-Renewal of Contract For Tenure Purposes Substitute Teacher
Under C.G.S. substitute teachers who have served up to or worked more than 90 consecutive days under a long-term substitute contract have to be informed that they should consider that their contract would not automatically be renewed.
It is recommended that the Superintendent be authorized to inform the following substitute teacher that her services will not be continued under the tenure laws:
Ms. Lauren Liberatore.
This is not any indication of job performance, but only a protection for the district required by law.
d. Consideration of the Approval to Accept the Polk School Roof Project, 153-0050 RR, as Complete
It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the Polk School Roof Project, 153-0050 RR, as complete.
e. Consideration of the Approval of Maternity Leave of Absence
Ms. Anna Lisa Barlow, grade 5 teacher at Polk School requests a maternity leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act, commencing approximately March 12, 2007 for six weeks, 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 approximately March 12, 2007 for six weeks, with use of accumulated sick time and a medical doctor’s note to return.
K. Future Agenda Items and Board Members’ Comments
L. Public Participation
M. Executive Session
Personnel – Nurses’ Negotiations
N. Adjournment
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