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Agenda

WATERTOWN BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING

Watertown High School

Technology Center

Monday, June 25, 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 Ms. Monica Kreuzer, Biology Teacher at Watertown High School for having been chosen as the recipient of the Connecticut’s Outstanding Biology Teacher Award for 2007.

b. The Board of Education wishes to recognize the Watertown First Robot Team 237 “The Tribe” and their Mentors:

Team 237 Students:

Edward Boucher

Logen Duda

Nick Fisher

Joe Guerrera

Dan Guerrera

Julie Henion

Mike Hoffman

Leo Kasle

Paxton Larke

Mike Lemay

Mike McClure

Nick Middendorf

Mike Preato

Lisa Rhyner

Carmella Rinaldi

Mike Sorrenti

Ben Thompson

Matt Vogel

Kevin Winkelman

Mike Zoller

Conor Zoller

Team 237 Mentors:

Karen AhNee

John Boucher

Elgin Clock

Sean Conway

Kurt Eckert

Joe Guerrera

Jason Hartmann

Ray Hebert

Mark Henion

Paul Hoffman

Nikki Mikush

Matt Mikush

Sara Milton

Jean Rhyner

Gary Santoro

Jill Shaw

Jack Shaw

Beth Sorrenti

Randy Sorrenti

Greg Valenti

D. Public Participation

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 – June 11, 2007

I. Superintendent's Recommendations and Report

1. Appointments – (Information Only – No Action Required)

a. Mr. Anthony Antonucci to the position of Professional Development Coordinator for the 2007-2008 school year at a contractual stipend of $2,961.00.

b. Ms. Janet Bloemker to the position of Family & Consumer Science Coordinator K-12 for the 2007-2008 school year at a contractual stipend of $2,460.00.

c. Ms. Joanne Chenkus to the position of World Language 9-12 Coordinator at Watertown High School for the 2007-2008 school year at a contractual stipend of $2,460.00.

d. Ms. Kathleen Culkin to the position of Crimson Team Leader at Swift Middle School for the 2007-2008 school year at a contractual stipend of $1,744.00.

e. Ms. Joan DeRosa to the position of Evergreen Team Leader at Swift Middle School for the 2007-2008 school year at a contractual stipend of $1,744.00.

f. Ms. Laura Dinapoli to the position of Girls’ Softball Coach at Swift Middle School for the 2006-2007 school year at a contractual stipend of $1,881.00.

g. Ms. Allyson Dunleavey to the position of Supervisor of Special Education effective July 1, 2007 being hired on Step 2 of the Watertown Administrators Association at a contractual annual salary of $84,254.00.

h. Ms. Wendy Furs to the position of Social Studies Coordinator at Swift Middle School for the 2007-2008 school year at a contractual stipend of $1,744.00.

i. Mr. Thomas Hogrefe to the position of Science Coordinator at Swift Middle School for the 2007-2008 school year at a contractual stipend of $1,744.00.

j. Ms. Anna Jedd to the position of Systemwide Music Coordinator K-12 for the 2007-2008 school year at a contractual stipend of $2,460.00.

k. Ms. Diane Gallo to the position of long-term substitute Art Teacher at Watertown High School effective approximately August 23, 2007 for approximately 44 days being paid the substitute teacher’s rate of $65.00 per day for the first ten days, and on the eleventh day, placed on the first step of the WEA’s contract of $37,685.00 prorated.

l. Mr. Brian Gaulzetti to the seasonal position of General Maintenance Assistant at Heminway Park School for 40 total weekly hours, at an hourly rate of $9.00.

m. Ms. Heidi Gavallas to the position of long-term substitute Grade 3 Teacher at Polk School effective approximately August 29, 2007 through December 31, 2007 being paid the substitute teacher’s rate of $65.00 per day for the first ten days, and on the eleventh day, placed on the first step of the WEA’s contract of $37,686.00 prorated.

n. Ms. Michelle Gorski to the position of Blue Team Leader at Swift Middle School for the 2007-2008 school year at a contractual stipend of $1,744.00.

o. Mr. John Hart to the position of Band Advisor at Watertown High School for the 2007-2008 school year at a contractual stipend of $2,194.00.

p. Ms. Monica Kreuzer to the position of Science 9-12 Coordinator at Watertown High School for the 2007-2008 school year at a contractual stipend of $2,460.00.

q. Ms. Marylou Kuegler to the position of Social Studies 9-12 Coordinator at Watertown High School for the 2007-2008 school year at a contractual stipend of $2,460.00.

r. Ms. Joan Lagno to the position of Systemwide Speech and Hearing Coordinator K-12 for the 2007-2008 school year at a contractual stipend of $2,460.00.

s. Ms. Lori Lampron to the position of Computer Lab Paraprofessional at John Trumbull Primary School and Polk School starting August 31, 2007 for 30.0 hours paid per week at an hourly rate of $14.86.

t. Mr. Jason Lane to the position of seasonal position of General Maintenance Assistant at John Trumbull Primary School, effective from June 11, 2007 through August 31, 2007, for 40 total weekly hours at an hourly rate of $9.00.

u. Mr. Timothy Malootian to the position of Girl’s Tennis Coach at Watertown High School for the 2006-2007 school year at a contractual stipend of $1,753.00.

v. Ms. Mary Jean Mangione to the position of Navy Team Leader at Swift Middle School for the 2007-2008 school year at a contractual stipend of $1,744.00.

w. Ms. Betsy Mark to the position of Systemwide K-12 Science Coordinator for the 2007-2008 school year at a contractual stipend of $2,961.00.

x. Mr. Thomas Mathews to the position of Vo-Ed 9-12 Coordinator at Watertown High School for the 2007-2008 school year at a contractual stipend of $2,460.00.

y. Mr. James McEvoy to the position of Boys’ Baseball Coach at Swift Middle School for the 2006-2007 school year at a contractual stipend of $2,131.00.

z. Ms. Judith Moeller to the position of Systemwide Reading and Language Arts Coordinator K-12 for the 2007-2008 school year at a contractual stipend of $2,961.00.

aa. Ms. Sally Rinaldi to the position of Mathematics Coordinator K-12 for the 2007-2008 school year at a contractual stipend of $2,961.00.

bb. Ms. Gae Smith to the position of Mathematics 9-12 Coordinator at Watertown High School for the 2007-2008 school year at a contractual stipend of $2,460.00.

cc. Mr. Stephen Sorriero to the position of Physical Education Coordinator K-12 for the 2007-2008 school year at a contractual stipend of $2,460.00.

dd. Ms. Colleen Spieler to the position of English 9-12 Coordinator at Watertown High School for the 2007-2008 school year at a contractual stipend of $2,460.00.

ee. Mr. Vito Taccardi to the position of Mathematics Coordinator at Swift Middle School for the 2007-2008 school year at a contractual stipend of $1,744.00.

ff. Ms. Marie Vallee to the position of Co-Detention Monitor at Watertown High School for the 2006-2007 school year at a contractual stipend of $1,722.00.

gg. Ms. Sharon Veatch to the position of Guidance Coordinator 7-12 for the 2007-2008 school year at a contractual stipend of $2,460.00.

hh. Ms. Carole Weaver to the position of English Coordinator at Swift Middle School for the 2007-2008 school year at a contractual stipend of $1,744.00.

ii. Mr. Bryan Wosczyna to the position of Co-Detention Monitor at Watertown High School for the 2006-2007 school year at a contractual stipend of $1,722.00.

jj. Ms. Donna Wright to the position of Art Coordinator 7-12 for the 2007-2008 school year at a contractual stipend of $2,460.00.

kk. The following appointments have been made to the 2007 Summer Reading and Language Arts Program at John Trumbull Primary School for a 45 hour program:

Layne Allison, Special Education Teacher, $1,350.00

Cindy Murphy, Special Education Teacher, $1,350.00

Sarah Pannone, Special Education Teacher, $1,350.00

Diane Gaulzetti, Regular Education Teacher, $1,350.00

Janet Sweetland, Regular Education Teacher, $1,350.00

Children’s Therapy Services, Occupational & Physical Therapy Services, $45.00 per hour

Colleen Ferreira, Paraprofessional, hourly rate per contract

Marisa Sinopoli, Paraprofessional, hourly rate per contract

Sharon Amos, Paraprofessional, hourly rate per contract

Kathy Pilecki, Paraprofessional, hourly rate per contract

Annemarie Davino, Paraprofessional, hourly rate per contract

Pat Mennis, Paraprofessional, hourly rate per contract

Diane Bigham, Paraprofessional, hourly rate per contract

Christopher DeLauretis, Intern, $405.00, for 45 hour program

Laura Morgan, Intern, $405.00, for 45 hour program

Catherine Regan, Intern, $405, for 45 hour program

Kristen Houle, Intern, $405.00 for 45 hour program

Brian Kelly, Intern, $405.00 for 45 hour program

Lynn Kelly, School Nurse, $1,350.00

Marilyn Ebreo, Secretary, $450.00 for the program

2. Resignations – (Information Only – No Action Required)

a. Mr. Mark Smolley from the position of Science Teacher at Watertown High School effective June 19, 2007 to accept another position.

3. Teacher of the Year 2007-2008

Ms. Jennifer Longo, Grade 4 Teacher at Judson School, has been chosen to be Watertown’s 2008 Teacher of the Year. She will be formally recognized at a reception later this year. This year, there were eleven teachers nominated by their peers.

4. Superintendent’s Annual Report Relative to Professional Development/Teachers’ Evaluations

Annually, the Superintendent of Schools updates the Board of Education in the areas of teachers’ evaluations and professional development activities. Board members have received a report under separate cover. Mr. Anthony J. Antonucci, Professional Development Coordinator, is present tonight to give the report and to answer any questions.

5. Update – State Department of Education’s Initiatives

The Superintendent will update the Board on the Connecticut State Department of Education’s Initiatives for 2007-2008.

6. Update – Swift Middle School Project

The Superintendent will update the Board 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 the Proposed New or Revised Textbooks for the 2007-2008 School Year – Second Reading

In accordance with Section 10-229 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a list of textbooks was presented for the first reading at the Board of Education meeting on June 11, 2007. This list is presented tonight for the second reading and for Board approval. 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.)

b. Consideration of the Approval of the Acceptance of Gifts

1. The Give2TheTroops, Inc. would like to donate a cello set valued at $800.00 to the strings program in the Watertown Public Schools.

2. Horns For Kids would like to donate a cello, bow and case to the Watertown Public Schools’ Music Department valued at $150.00.

3. Josh Berry would like to donate a ½ size cello valued at $400.00 to the strings program at the Watertown Public Schools.

It is recommended that the Board approve of the acceptance of these generous gifts and letters of thanks to be sent to the donors.

c. Consideration of the Approval of Disposal of Obsolete Equipment

Mr. Thad Hasbrouck, Principal of Watertown High School, requests permission for the disposal of old equipment that are no longer functional such as: inside parts to an old television, slide carousels, Apple computer, miscellaneous 35 mm cameras, microphones, miscellaneous light bulbs, projector, video recorder, slide projector, tape recorder, film projector, record player, and cassette recorder according to Board of Education policy.

It is recommended that the Board approve of the disposal of the above listed equipment that are no longer functional according to Board of Education policy.

d. Consideration of the Approval of Educational Specifications for Polk Elementary School

Board members have received under separate cover a copy of the Educational Specifications for Polk Elementary School

It is recommended that the Board approve of the Educational Specifications for Polk Elementary School as presented.

e. Consideration of the Approval of Educational Specifications for Judson Elementary School

Board members have received under separate cover a copy of the Educational Specifications for Judson Elementary School

It is recommended that the Board approve of the Educational Specifications for Judson Elementary School as presented.

f. Consideration of the Approval of Educational Specifications for Watertown High School

Board members have received under separate cover a copy of the Educational Specifications for Watertown High School

It is recommended that the Board approve of the Educational Specifications for Watertown High School as presented.

g. Discussion and Possible Action on the Superintendent’s Contract following an Executive Session Discussion

L. Future Agenda Items and Board Members’ Comments

M. Public Participation

N. Executive Session

Personnel Matter

O. Adjournment

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