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Agenda
WATERTOWN BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
Watertown High School
Technology Center
Monday, June 11, 2007 – 7:30 PM
A. Convene Regular Meeting - 7:30 PM
B. Salute to the Flag
C. Recognition
a. The Board of Education wishes to recognize the Valedictorian and Salutatorian for the Watertown High School Class of 2007.
1.) Amy Chevalier – Valedictorian
2.) Julie Henion – Salutatorian
b. The Board of Education wishes to recognize the following winners in the Superintendent’s CAPSS Awards from the elementary schools. The high school and middle school participated last fall. Awards are based on community service and service to others; academic prowess; and leadership service to the school community.
Joseph Lopes – John Trumbull Primary School, Grade 2
Nicolette Meka – John Trumbull Primary School, Grade 2
Lauren Pavao – John Trumbull Primary School, Grade 1
Jordan Maia – Judson School, Grade 5
Brianna Meka – Judson School, Grade 5
Leah Azab – Polk School, Grade 5
Ricky Pilitowski – Polk School, Grade 5
Gabriel Dispoto – Heminway Park School, Grade 6
Rachel Panasci – Heminway Park School, Grade 6
c. The Board of Education wishes to recognize the Student Council Representative to the Board for school year 2006-2007:
William F. Zeman
d. The Board of Education wishes to recognize Mr. William Zeman, grade 12 student at Watertown High School for being the First Place Winner in the Connecticut Bar Foundation’s Cooper Fellowship Essay Contest.
e. The Board of Education wishes to recognize the following staff that will retire by the close of the 2006-2007 school year:
Joann Barthelmess - Library Media Specialist, Swift Middle School -10 years
Leonard Bruno - Social Studies Teacher, Watertown High School -34 years
Cecile Campbell - Cafe Manager, John Trumbull School -28 years
Lorraine Cavanaugh - Social Studies Teacher, Swift Middle School -33 years
Thomas Fix - Tech Ed Teacher, Watertown High School -34 years
Betsy Hackett - Director of Special Services, Systemwide -33 years
Sharon Lanese - Grade 5 Teacher, Polk School -20 years
They have a total of 192 years of service or 35,712 days or over 249,984 hours of service to the Watertown Public 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
10. Town Hall Joint Committee, Mary Dzioba, Thomas Lambert
G. Communications - Secretary
H. Minutes
1. Regular Board of Education Meeting – May 29, 2007
I. Superintendent's Recommendations and Report
1. Appointments – (Information Only – No Action Required)
a. Ms. Paulina Auclair to the position of Yearbook Advisor at Watertown High School for the 2006-2007 school year at a contractual stipend of $1,915.00.
b. Mr. William Balanda to the position of Assistant Boys’ Track Coach at Watertown High School for the 2006-2007 school year at a contractual stipend of $1,625.00.
c. Ms. Michelle Goldfarb to the position of Co-Junior Class Advisor at Watertown High School for the 2006-2007 school year at a contractual stipend of $456.50.
d. Ms. Michelle Goldfarb to the position of Co-Junior Variety Show Advisor at Watertown High School for the 2006-2007 school year at a contractual stipend of $803.50.
e. Ms. Monica Kreuzer to the position of Assistant Senior Class Advisor at Watertown High School for the 2006-2007 school year at a contractual stipend of $481.00.
f. Mr. Allen Marko to the position of Student Council Advisor at Watertown High School for the 2006-2007 school year at a contractual stipend of $1,824.00.
g. Ms. Louisa Monti-Bovi to the position of Co-Newspaper Advisor at Watertown High School for the 2006-2007 school year at a contractual stipend of $803.50.
h. Ms. Kendra O’Brien to the position of Co-Junior Class Advisor at Watertown High School for the 2006-2007 school year at a contractual stipend of $456.50.
i. Ms. Kendra O’Brien to the position of Co-Junior Variety Show Advisor at Watertown High School for the 2006-2007 school year at a contractual stipend of $803.50.
j. Ms. Kendra O’Brien to the position of Distributive Education Advisor at Watertown High School for the 2006-2007 school year at a contractual stipend of $1,205.00.
k. Ms. Colleen Spieler to the position of Senior Class Advisor at Watertown High School for the 2006-2007 school year at a contractual stipend of $1,607.00.
l. Mr. Dane Street to the position of Honor Society Advisor at Watertown High School for the 2006-2007 school year at a contractual stipend of $1,607.00.
m. Ms. Joan Zimmerman to the position of F.B.L.A. Advisor at Watertown High School for the 2006-2007 school year at a contractual stipend of $2,051.00.
n. Mr. Dan Zoni to the position of Co-Newspaper Advisor at Watertown High School for the 2006-2007 school year at a contractual stipend of $803.50.
2. Transfers – (Information Only – No Action Required)
a. Ms. Terri Downey from Payroll Officer, (Sec. II – Grade IV) to Cafeteria Payroll/Accounting Clerk (Accounting Clerk – Grade III) in the Food Service Department At Watertown High School effective to start no later than August 31, 2007.
3. Resignations – (Information Only – No Action Required)
Ms. Gail Ciarleglio from the position of Paraprofessional, Early Learning Skills, at John Trumbull Primary School effective May 24, 2007 for personal reasons.
4. Update – Three School Project
The Superintendent will present additional information on the three school project.
5. First Reading of the Proposed New or Revised Textbooks for the 2007-2008 School Year
In accordance with Section 10-229 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a list of textbooks is presented this evening to provide a minimum notification of one week of our intent to adopt said books for instructional use. This list will be proposed for approval at our next Board meeting. This list has been reviewed by all program leaders, administrators, and central office personnel. The Curriculum and Instruction Committee reviewed and endorsed these books and materials at its last meeting. (See Attachment A.)
6. Transfer of Funds – (Information Only 0 No Action Required)
At its meeting on November 22, 2004, the Board took action to reaffirm that the Director of Budget and Financial Planning may continue to make transfers of $2,000 or less between objects without prior Board approval. Attached, for information only, are a number of those transfers. (See Attachment B.)
7. Watertown High School 2010 Plan
At the Board’s Curriculum and Instruction Committee meeting of May 30, 2007, the committee received a draft of the Watertown High School 2010 document. This document contains projections for new courses and staff. Since this is a work in progress, this report is attached for informational and reactive purposes. Additional reports will be presented to the Curriculum and Instruction Committee as appropriate. (See Attachment C.)
J. Report from the Chairman
K. Action Items – Adoption of Items to be Approved by Consent
a. Consideration of the Approval of Resolution for Swift Middle School Artificial Turf Field – Tabled May 29, 2007
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.
b. Consideration of Approval of BEST Program
The Selection Committee for BEST met on Thursday, May 31, 2007 to interview candidates interested in becoming cooperating/mentor teachers.
We were fortunate to have a wonderful Selection Committee to meet with the candidates. These members were: Marylu Lerz – BEST Interview Chairperson, Sally Rinaldi – BEST Facilitator, Pamela Jenusaitis and Mary Beth Gallo.
The BEST Committee presents:
Erin Cortes – Judson School, Grade 4 Teacher
Jennifer Longo – Judson School, Grade 4 Teacher
Chryll Beliveau – Judson School, Grade 5 Teacher
Danielle O’Leary – Heminway Park School, Gr. 6 Reading Teacher
Mary Jane Miller – High School, Foreign Language Teacher
Michael Cerrato – High School, Social Studies Teacher
c. Consideration of the Approval of the Naugatuck Valley Community College (NVCC) – Watertown High School Partnership
After discussion with administrators at NVCC and Watertown High School (WHS), a partnership emerged to allow juniors and seniors at WHS to enroll in selected courses at NVCC for dual credit (high school and college credit). (See Attachment D.)
At the Curriculum and Instruction Committee meeting of May 30, 2007, the Curriculum and Instruction Committee members endorsed the Naugatuck Valley Community College – Watertown High School Partnership.
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Naugatuck Valley Community College – Watertown High School Partnership, effective with the 2007-2008 school year.
d. Consideration of the Approval of the Watertown Alternative Learning Community (WALC)
The Watertown Alternative Learning Community (WALC) is a cost effective program designed for students that have had difficulty succeeding in the regular high school setting. WALC is an after-school partnership of students, parents, staff and community committed to providing an accepting environment for the student that is in need of an alternative school program. This program is included in the 2007-2008 budget. (See Attachment E.)
At the Curriculum and Instruction Committee meeting of May 30, 2007, the Curriculum and Instruction Committee members endorsed the Watertown Alternative Learning Community after-school program.
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Watertown Alternative Learning Community program, effective with the 2007-2008 school year.
e. Consideration of the Approval of the Acceptance of Gift
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Bartholomeo wishes to donate a H.P. PhotoSmart Printer #8250, with an estimated value of $130.00 to the photography department at Watertown High School.
It is recommended that the Board approve of the acceptance of a H.P. PhotoSmart printer #8250 from Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Bartholomeo with an estimated value of $130.00 to the photography department at Watertown High School and a letter of thanks to be sent to the donor.
f. Consideration of the Approval of the Watertown School Lunch Program Under Section 10-215f of the CT General Statutes
The Watertown Public School District and pursuant to section 10-215f of the Connecticut General Statutes, hereby certifies that all food items offered for sale to students in the school(s) under our jurisdiction, and not exempted from the Connecticut Nutrition Standards published by the Connecticut State Department of Education will meet said standards during the period of July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008. Such certification shall include all food offered for sale to students separately from reimbursable meals at all times and from all sources, including but not limited to, school stores, vending machines, school cafeterias, and any fundraising activities on school premises, whether or not school sponsored.
Pursuant to section 10-215f of the Connecticut General Statutes, the Watertown Public School District acknowledges that the Board of Education or governing authority will exclude from certification food items that do not meet the Connecticut Nutrition Standards, provided that (1) such food is sold in connection with an event occurring after the end of the regular school day or on the weekend, (2) such sale is at the location of the event, and (3) such food is not sold from a vending machine or school store.
It is recommended that the Board approve of the Watertown School Lunch Program pursuant to section 10-215f of the Connecticut General Statutes.
g. Consideration of the Approval of Student Accident/Interscholastic Sports Insurance for 2007-2008, 2008-2009, and 2009-2010 School Years
Three (3) bids were received for the Student Accident / Interscholastic Sports Insurance for 2007-2008, 2008-2009, and 2009-2010 school years. (See Attachment F.)
It is recommended that the Lefebvre Insurance, the low bidder for Interscholastic Sports, be awarded the bid for 2007-2008, 2008-2009, and 2009-2010 school years.
L. Future Agenda Items and Board Members’ Comments
M. Public Participation
N. Executive Session
Personnel Matter
O. Adjournment
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