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Agenda
WATERTOWN BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
Watertown High School
Tech Center
Monday, April 9, 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 – March 26, 2007
H. Superintendent's Recommendations and Report
1. Appointments – (Information Only – No Action Required)
a. Mr. Keith Borkowski to the position of Varsity Softball Coach at Watertown High School for the 2006-2007 school year at a contractual stipend of $3,635.00 payable at the end of the season.
b. Mr. Leonard Bruno to the position of Varsity Golf Coach at Watertown High School for the 2006-2007 school year at a contractual stipend of $2,131.00 payable at the end of the season.
c. Ms. Margaret Jamieson to the position of One to One-Special Ed Program Paraprofessional, Category #1 at Heminway Park School starting April 23, 2007 for 19.5 hours paid per week, at an hourly rate of $11.82.
d. Mr. Kris Kuegler to the position of Girls’ Varsity Track Coach at Watertown High School for the 2006-2007 school year at a contractual stipend of $3,132.00 payable at the end of the season.
e. Mr. Edward A. Lopes to the position of J.V. Baseball Coach at Watertown High School for the 2006-2007 school year at a contractual stipend of $2,131.00 payable at the end of the season.
f. Mr. Eric Miller to the position of Varsity Boys’ Swim Coach at Watertown High School for the 2006-2007 school year at a contractual stipend of $3,259.00 payable at the end of the 2006-2007 school year.
g. Mr. Eric Miller to the position of Boys’ Varsity Tennis 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.
h. Mr. Roger Ouellette to the position of Varsity Baseball Coach at Watertown High School for the 2006-2007 school year at a contractual stipend of $3,635.00 payable at the end of the season.
i. Mr. George Palomba to the position of Junior Varsity Softball 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.
j. Mr. John Petruzzello to the position of Freshman Baseball 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.
k. Mr. Garry Smith to the position of Assistant Boys’ Swim 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.
l. Mr. Dane Street to the position of Boys’ Varsity Track Coach at Watertown High School for the 2006-2007 school year at a contractual stipend of $3,132.00 payable at the end of the season.
m. Mr. Victor S. Vicenzi, III to the position of Ice Hockey Varsity 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.
2. Resignations – (Information Only – No Action Required)
a. Ms. Barbara Bellemare from the position of Payroll/Accounting Clerk for the Food Service Department effective June 30, 2007 for the purpose of retirement.
b. Mr. Jason Calabrese from the position of boys’ Basketball Coach at Watertown High School effective at the end of the 2006-2007 school year for personal reasons.
3. Update Three School Study Project
A public hearing will take place on Tuesday, April 10, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at the Watertown High School auditorium.
4. Student Dismissal at Watertown High School
The Superintendent will present to the Board a timeline and update regarding student dismissal at Watertown High School.
5. Student Artwork
The artwork on display this evening was done by the following talented artists:
Abby Baker John Trumbull School Kindergarten
George Lyman John Trumbull School Grade One
Ashley Gillette John Trumbull School Grade 2
Jessica Fappiano Judson School Grade 3
Shannon Sniokis Polk School Grade 4
Matthew Minicucci Judson School Grade 5
Akhil Padarti Heminway Park School Grade 6
Kia Elmazi Swift Middle School Grade 7
Jamin McLaughlin Swift Middle School Grade 8
Nicole Berube Watertown High School Grade 12
Jillian Stanley Watertown High School Grade 10
Cleo Galanos Watertown High School Grade 12
I. Report from the Chairman
J. Action Items – Adoption of Items to be Approved by Consent
a. Consideration of the Approval of the Legal Agreement Between the Board of Education and the Lacrosse Association
At its meeting on Monday, April 2, 2007, the Athletics Sub-Committee met and reviewed the legal agreement between the Board of Education and the Lacrosse Association and presents the legal agreement to the full Board for approval tonight. (See Attachment A.)
It is recommended that the Board approve of the legal agreement between the Board of Education and the Lacrosse Association as presented.
b. Consideration of Approval of Tuition Rates for School Year 2007-2008
It is recommended that the Board approve of the attached tuition rates for school year 2007-2008. (See Attachment B.)
Rates represent a 5% increase except for the Half-Day Day Care Program @ 3% and Pupil Services which remains at the 2006-2007 level.
c. Consideration of the Approval of Acceptance of Gifts
1.) Ms. Carol Quaid, on behalf of the IBM Corporation, would like to donate a grant in the amount of $1,000.00 to the photography department at Watertown High School.
2.) The Naugatuck Savings Bank Foundation would like to donate a grant in the amount of $1,500.00 for a directory of services for preschool parents.
3.) The Polk PTO would like to donate $250.00 towards the purchase of a bike rack at Polk School.
It is recommended that the Board accept these generous gifts and letters of appreciation to be sent to the donors.
d. Consideration of the Approval to Waive Policy Personnel – General, Sec. 5-2 after Executive Session Discussion
e. Consideration of the Appointment to the Position of Director of Special Services after Executive Session Discussion
f. Consideration of the Ratification of Nurses’ Contract following an Executive Session Discussion
K. Future Agenda Items and Board Members’ Comments
L. Public Participation
M. Executive Session
Personnel – Nurses’ Negotiations
Personnel – 2007-2008 Staffing
N. Adjournment
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