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Agenda
WATERTOWN BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
Swift Middle School
Auditorium
Tuesday, May 29, 2007 – 7:30 PM
A. Convene Regular Meeting - 7:30 PM
B. Salute to the Flag
C. Recognition
1.) The Board wishes to recognize Gabriel Pietrorazio, grade 3 student at Judson School. For his 9th birthday, Gabriel had all children who attended his birthday bring a book(s) as a donation for the Judson School library totally an estimated value of $370.00.
2.) The Board wishes to recognize Greta Wagner, and Sarah Martineau, grade 5 students at Judson School, for submitting winning posters, “What Spring Means to Me” in a contest sponsored by the Oakville Branch Library. Greta and Sarah received gift certificates to Good Ideas and the Book Nook.
3.) The Board wishes to recognize Miranda Squillace and Greta Wagner, grade 5 students at Judson School, for winning in the Connecticut Secretary of State, Susan Bysiewicz’s annual poster contest. Miranda placed second and Greta received first place.
4.) The Board wishes to recognize Brooke Pavao, grade 4 student at Judson School, for receiving the Jump Rope For Heart top fundraiser certificate for the second year in a row.
5.) The Board wishes to recognize Rebecca Karabus, grade 5 student at Polk School, for receiving recognition at the Legislative Building on May 15, 2007 for an essay she wrote on “Coping in an uncertain world: students’ thoughts on safety, conflicts and homeland security.” Rebecca was one of a hundred students selected out of 1,400 entries to be recognized.
6.) The Board wishes to recognize two third grade students at Polk School for being state winners at the Invention Convention. Each student received a $100.00 savings bond and Microsoft software:
Billy Stango – Bottle Buddy Invention
William Wilburn – Self-pasting Toothbrush Invention
7.) The Board wishes to recognize William Zeman, grade 12 student at Watertown High School, for earning honors in the Connecticut Bar Foundation’s Cooper Fellowship Essay Contest.
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 – May 14, 2007
I. Superintendent's Recommendations and Report
1. Appointments – (Information Only – No Action Required)
a. Mr. Paul Catuccio to the position of Social Studies teacher at Swift Middle School effective August 29, 2007 being hired at Step 8, Sixth Year Degree, 9 years of experience, at a contractual annual salary of $55,945.00.
b. Mr. John T. Hart to the position of Band teacher, Grades 8-12, effective August 29, 2007 being hired at Step 3, Bachelors Degree, 2 years of Experience, at a contractual annual salary of $40,134.00.
c. Mr. Keith Michael Holtman to the position of Tech Ed teacher at Watertown High School effective August 29, 2007 being hired at Step 2, Bachelors Degree, 1 year of experience, at a contractual annual salary of $37,685.00.
d. Ms. Jody R. Kokoszka to the position of .4 English as a Second Language teacher at John Trumbull Primary School effective August 29, 2007 being hired at Step 8, Masters Degree, 9 years of experience, at a contractual annual salary of $21,162.00.
e. Ms. Kirstin Rosemary Ondrush to the position of Family and Consumer Science teacher at Swift Middle School effective August 29, 2007, being hired at Step 4, with a Masters Degree, and with 3 years of experience at an annual contractual salary of $44,392.00.
f. Mr. Greg Valente to the position of Robotics’ Advisor at Watertown High School for the 2006-2007 school year at a contractual stipend of $1,607.00.
2. Resignations – (Information Only – No Action Required)
a. Ms. Cecile Campbell from the position of Café Manager at John Trumbull Primary School effective at the close of the 2006-2007 school year for the purpose of retirement.
b. Ms. Carley Vesneski from the position of Guidance Counselor at Watertown High School effective at the close of the 2006-2007 school year for personal reasons.
3. Transfers – (Information Only – No Action Required)
a. Ms. Jennifer Wernery from the position of Grade 5 Teacher at Polk School to Grade 3 Teacher at Polk School effective with the 2007-2008 school year.
4. Update – Graduation & Promotion
The Superintendent will give an update on the grade 8 promotion and the Class of 2007 graduation.
5. Update – Early Childhood
Administration will present to the Board of Education an update on the Watertown Schools’ partnership with the Community on early childhood education.
6. Update – Swift Middle School Project
Administration will present an update on the Swift Middle School Project.
J. Report from the Chairman
K. Action Items – Adoption of Items to be Approved by Consent
a. Consideration of the Approval of Childbearing/Childrearing Leave of Absence
Ms. Valerie Tasker, Grade 3 Teacher at Polk School, requests a childbearing/childrearing Leave of Absence, under the Family Medical Leave Act, commencing August 29, 2007 until January 2, 2008, with use of accumulated sick time and then leave without pay.
It is recommended that the Board approve of a childbearing/childrearing Leave of Absence, for Ms. Valerie Tasker, Grade 3 Teacher at Polk School, under the Family Medical Leave Act, commencing August 29, 2007 until January 2, 2008, with use of accumulated sick time and then leave without pay and a medical doctor’s note to return.
b. Consideration of the Approval of Out of Country Field Trip to Spain
Ms. Mary Jane Miller, Foreign Language Teacher at Watertown High School, requests approval for an out of country field trip to Delicias High School in Valladolid, Spain, for approximately 18-24 Watertown High School students, for the spring of 2008, April 4 to 19, 2008, to continue the ongoing exchange relationship with Delicias High School in Valladolid, Spain, and to visit and learn about the southern half of Spain with its Moorish influence, art, and architecture. (See Attachment A.)
It is recommended that the Board approve of an out of country field trip to Delicias High School in Valladolid, Spain, for approximately 18-24 Watertown High School students, for the spring of 2008, April 4 to 19, 2008, to continue the ongoing exchange relationship with Delicias High School in Valladolid, Spain, and to visit and learn about the southern half of Spain with its Moorish influence, art, and architecture.
This approval is recommended with the following stipulations:
1. The Board of Education has the right to revoke approval on or before departure at no cost to the Board.
2. If the Board of Education revokes permission, all Board of Education employees are expected to be at their job sites and performing their assigned duties.
c. Consideration of the Approval of Resolution for Swift Middle School Artificial Turf Field
WHEREAS, The Board of Education of Watertown has reviewed the proposed recreational development of the area locally known as the Swift Middle School Artificial Turf Field.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board:
1. That approval is given for the construction and development of said recreational facilities on Board of Education property;
2. That said recreational facilities will be open to the general public for the times generally described on the enclosed schedule of use.
It is recommended that the Board approve of the Resolution for Swift Middle School Artificial Turf Field.
L. Future Agenda Items and Board Members’ Comments
M. Public Participation
N. Executive Session
Pending Litigation
O. Adjournment
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