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Agenda
WATERTOWN BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
Watertown High School
Tech Center
Monday, May 14, 2007 – 7:30 PM
A. Convene Regular Meeting - 7:30 PM
B. Salute to the Flag
C. Recognition
The Watertown Board of Education wishes to recognize the following high school and middle school students who were winners in the Watertown/Oakville VFW, Voice of Democracy speech contest and the Patriot’s Pen contest:
Voice of Democracy:
Christopher Seraceno, Watertown High School, grade 12
William Zeman, Watertown High School, grade 12
Rachael Bronson, Watertown High School, grade 12,
Patriot’s Pen Contest - Citizenship in America:
Alexandra Seraceno, Swift Middle School, grade 8, State Recognition
Daniyal Chowdhury, Swift Middle School, grade 8, 1st Place
Lauren Bly, Swift Middle School, grade 8, 2nd place
Olivia Schultz, Swift Middle School, grade 8, 3rd place
The Watertown/Oakville VFW and the Board of Education would also like to recognize Ms. Mary Lou Kuegler, Watertown High School teacher, and Ms. Carole Weaver, Swift Middle School teacher for overseeing the events in the schools.
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 – April 23, 2007
I. Superintendent's Recommendations and Report
1. Appointments – (Information Only – No Action Required)
a. Ms. Michelle Velardi to the position of One to One Special Ed Program Paraprofessional at Swift Middle School starting April 30, 2007 for 32.5 hours paid per week at an hourly rate of $11.82.
b. Mr. Paul Wozniak, Jr., to the position of Assistant Ice Hockey 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. Michelle Baim to the position of English teacher at Watertown High School effective August 29, 2007 being hired at Step 2, with a Masters Degree, and with 1 year of experience at an annual contractual salary of $39,969.00.
d. Mr. Richard Scott Brown to the position of Math teacher at Watertown High School effective August 29, 2007 being hired at Step 5, with a Masters Degree, with 4 years of experience, at an annual contractual salary of $46,216.00.
e. Mr. Joseph Nappi to the position of Social Studies teacher at Swift Middle School effective August 29, 2007 being hired at Step 2, with a Masters Degree, with 1 year of experience at an annual contractual salary of $39,969.00.
f. Mr. Christopher Begnal to the position of English teacher at Watertown High School effective August 29, 2007 being hired at Step 2, with 1 year of experience, with a Masters Degree, at an annual contractual salary of $39,969.00.
2. Resignations – (Information Only – No Action Required)
a. Ms. Mora Garza from the position of Spanish teacher at Watertown High School effective at the end of the 2006-2007 school year for personal reasons.
3. Transfers – (Information Only – No Action Required)
a. Mr. Andrew Hennessey from the position of Social Studies Teacher at Swift Middle School to Social Studies Teacher at Watertown High School effective with the 2007-2008 school year.
b. Ms. Jennifer Longo from the position of Grade 4 teacher at Judson School to Grade 2 teacher at John Trumbull Primary School effective with the 2007-2008 school year.
c. Ms. Donna Wright from the position of 1.0 Art teacher at Watertown High School to .2 Art teacher at John Trumbull Primary School effective with the 2007-2008 school year.
4. Update – Review Tower Road
The Superintendent will give an update on the opening of the back gate at Tower Road.
5. Update - Teacher Leader Program
Administration will give an update on Watertown’s involvement in the State Department of Education’s Teacher Leader program.
6. Arts of the Month
The artwork you see on display this evening was done by the following talented young artists:
Patsy Harris John Trumbull Primary School, Kindergarten
Maggie DeSantis John Trumbull Primary School, Grade 1
Rachel Martineau John Trumbull Primary School, Grade 2
Matthew Maccione Judson School, Grade 3
Ty Meka Polk School, Grade 4
Vincent Turnbull Judson School, Grade 5
Marc Acri Heminway Park School, Grade 6
Melissa Dodge Swift Middle School, Grade 7
Jeremiah Caron Swift Middle School, Grade 8
Elise Miller Watertown High School, Grade 10
Jon Swanhall Watertown High School, Grade 11
Lauren Czarzasty Watertown High School, Grade 10
Jessica Waldron Watertown High School, Grade 10
J. Report from the Chairman
K. Action Items – Adoption of Items to be Approved by Consent
a. Consideration of the Approval of Acceptance of Gifts
1.) The Community Crusade For Children would like to donate a check in the amount of $417.38 to the Watertown Public Schools. This money represents proceeds generated from the donation containers for the 4th Quarter, 2006.
2.) Gabriel Pietrorazio, his family and friends, would like to donate books to the Judson School library with an estimated value of $370.00.
3.) Mr. Ronald Webb would like to donate books and workbooks to the Business Department at Watertown High School with an estimated value of $3,000.00.
4.) Mr. Stuart Arnheim, on behalf of the Brio Academy of Cosmetology in East Hartford, would like to donate metal lockers to Watertown High School with an estimated value of $2,689.87.
5.) The Siemon Company would like to donate a check in the amount of $1,000.00 to Heminway Park School to sponsor the intramural program.
6.) The John Trumbull Primary School PTO would like to donate a new microwave to the staff in recognition of Staff Appreciation Day with an estimated value of $100.00.
It is recommended that the Board accept these generous gifts and letters of appreciation to be sent to the donors.
b. Consideration of the Approval of Disposal of Obsolete Equipment
Mr. Thad Hasbrouck, Principal of Watertown High School, requests permission to dispose of a chair that is in extremely poor condition in the teachers’ cafeteria at the high school according to Board of Education policy.
It is recommended that the Board approve of the disposal of a chair that is in extremely poor condition in the teachers’ cafeteria at the high school according to Board of Education policy.
c. Consideration of the Approval of Medical Leave of Absence
Ms. Anne Gibbons, Grade 2 teacher at John Trumbull Primary School requests a medical leave of absence beginning on May 14, 2007 through June 1, 2007 with use of accrued sick time.
It is recommended that the Board approve of a medical leave of absence for Ms. Anne Gibbons, Grade 2 teacher at John Trumbull Primary School, beginning on May 14, 2007 through June 1, 2007 with use of accrued sick time and a medical doctor’s note to return.
d. Consideration of the Approval of Maternity/childrearing Leave of Absence
Ms. Susan Houriham, Art/Photography Teacher at Watertown High School requests a maternity/childrearing leave of absence commencing approximately August 31, 2007 for 44 days with use of accumulated sick days and then leave without pay.
It is recommended that the Board approve of a Maternity/childrearing Leave of Absence commencing approximately August 31, 2007 for 44 days with use of accumulated sick days and then leave without pay and a medical doctor’s note to return.
L. Future Agenda Items and Board Members’ Comments
M. Public Participation
N. Executive Session
Personnel – Superintendent’s Contract
Personnel – Litigation
O. Adjournment
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