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Agenda
WATERTOWN BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
Watertown High School
Tech Center
Monday, March 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 students from Polk School:
Christine Manalo, Grade 5 Connecticut Association of Schools –
Recognition for Visual Arts
County Winner for Fire Prevention Poster
Shannon Pflomm, Grade 5 Connecticut Association of Schools –
Recognition for Musical Arts
Hannah Koval, Grade 4 County Winner for Fire Prevention Poster
The Board of Education would also like to recognize the following student from Judson School:
Ayame Whitfield , Grade 4 2007 National Readers Digest Word Power Challenge – State Winner Among All 4th Grade Students in the State of Connecticut
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 – March 12, 2007
I. Superintendent's Recommendations and Report
1. Resignations – (Information Only – No Action Required)
a. Ms. Betsy Hackett from the position of Director of Special Services, after 33 years, effective at the close of the 2006-2007 school year for the purpose of retirement.
b. Mr. Leonard Bruno from the position of Social Studies Teacher at Watertown High School, after 34 years, effective at the close of the 2006-2007 school year for the purpose of retirement.
2. CMT and CAPT Examinations
Administration will update the Board on the CMT’s and CAPT examinations.
3. Update Three School Study Project
Administration will update the Board on the Three School Study Project.
4. Update 2007-2008 Budget Calendar
Administration will update the Board on the 2007-2008 budget calendar.
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 Acceptance of Gifts
1.) Ms. Pricilla McIvaney would like to donate a cello, bow and hard case with an approximate value of $750.00 to the Watertown Public Schools’ Music Department.
2.) Mr. Walkup, on behalf of Horns For Kids, would like to donate a cello, bow and case with an approximate value of $150.00 to the Watertown Public Schools’ Music Department.
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 Watertown High School Graduation Date
At its meeting on October 10, 2006, the Board approved of setting the Watertown High School graduation date for June 20, 2007. Because we have used three inclement weather days for closing schools, it would bring the last day of school to Monday, June 18, 2007.
It is recommended that the graduation date for Watertown High School be moved from June 20, 2007 to Friday, June 15, 2007. Project Graduation will also be able to take place on that date. The time for the graduation ceremony will be announced at a later date.
d. Consideration of the Approval of Swift Middle School Graduation Date
It is recommended that the graduation ceremony date for Swift Middle School be Monday, June 18, 2007. The time for the graduation ceremony will be announced at a later date.
e. Consideration of the Approval of Single Session Days at the End of the 2006-2007 School Year
It is recommended that single session days be granted for students only at the end of the school year. Due to final exams at the High School, the compilation of credits for graduation, and the plethora of record keeping at all levels, the following schedule is recommended:
Grades PreK-12 five single session days: June 12, 13, 14, 15, and 18, 2007.
L. Future Agenda Items and Board Members’ Comments
M. Public Participation
N. Executive Session
Personnel – Nurses’ Negotiations
Personnel – Litigation
Personnel – 2007-2008 Staffing
O. Adjournment
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