Dr. Erardi: We will continue with our recognition this evening with what is an annual recognition with our Robotics team which continues to compete throughout our state and regional and once again are recognized on the national platform. Mr. John Boucher is here this evening who has really led the charge along with a host of other volunteers to keep this program vibrant with student interest and with adult participation. John is here this evening and he will introduce the speaker for the Team 237 and the presentation will also include the work of our team members and the assistance that they offer to Mr. Everitt Condon, our Lego league program at our Swift Middle School.

Mr. Boucher: Thank you very much for having us back, we have a good part of the team here tonight, we’re thrilled to be able to show you the robot. I have three seniors leaving and one of the seniors is presenting tonight, Carmella Rinaldi. We will have a short presentation and demonstration and a hand-out.

Ms. Carmella Rinaldi read a prepared statement while other team members ran the robot through a demonstration. See Attachment #1

Mr. Condon: Good evening Dr. Erardi, Board members, I would just like to take a few minutes to acknowledge six people who came down on a regular basis to help mentor and teach the three teams that we had. Three teams was a handle to deal with but there was six people that came down on a regular basis and myself and Water-Oak would like to acknowledge them.

Mr. Condon then presented Ted Boucher, Logen Duda, Joe Guerrera, Mike Hoffman, Mike Lemay and Sara Milton with a certificate of appreciation.

Dr. Erardi: Carmella, thank you for the chronology of your season. I would just like to bring to the attention of the Board and more importantly, the community, that for a number of years this program with Board sponsorship without funding. It remained a vibrant program and an important program at the High School through the hard work of a number of parents and a number of very, very dedicated students. I had the privilege last year to attend the International competition in Georgia in the Georgia Dome. I went there with really not quite understanding the dynamics and the magnitude of this particular program. If you can picture the Georgia Dome with about thirty thousand people, all screaming at robots, it was just an amazing, amazing experience that I had. I certainly continue to support the program and the range of students that are involved with this program to the best that we possibly can. I don’t know if there are any further comments from the Team or the Mentors at this point or questions from the Board members.

Ms. Dzioba: Dr. Erardi, I would just like to say that Team 237 wouldn’t be possible if were not for a member of our audience, Carl Pallokat. It looks like retirement is agreeing with you, you look wonderful and thank for bringing FIRST Robotics to our town.

Mr. Carl Pallokat: I thank the Board too for supporting this because the program is growing throughout the world, it is going to change the lives of many kids that join it, work with it and also change the future of this country for the better. It was nice to read about Team 237 in this book, I mean this was real honor for this school system and community for the Team to be in a book like this, it’s just awesome.

Dr. Erardi: Carl, I didn’t recognize you, you look so much younger than you did two years ago! Are there further questions from the Board? If not, if one of the Mentors could come forward, John, the Board Chair has certificates for everybody, we’ll give them all to you and at this particular time we will take a two minute recess.

The meeting recessed for two minutes and Ms. Dzioba reopened with Public Participation at 7:51 p.m.

D. Public Participation

No one wished to address the Board this evening.

E. Budget Summary – (Information Only – No Action Required)

Ms. Dzioba: The Budget Summary in Board members’ packets, if anyone has any questions; please contact the Munson House.

F. Committee Reports:

1. Advertising Committee, Todd Griffin, Chair

Mr. Griffin stated there is no Report this evening.

2. Athletics Committee, Chris Lafferty, Chair

Mr. Lafferty stated there is no Report this evening.

3. Budget Committee, Todd Griffin, Chair

Mr. Griffin stated there is no Report this evening.

4. Curriculum & Instruction Committee, Gina Calabrese, Chair

Ms. Calabrese: The proposed new and revised textbooks for the 2007-2008 school year presented for their second reading this evening and for Board approval under Action items.

5. Facilities Committee, Rich Mazzamaro, Chair

No report, Mr. Mazzamaro was absent this evening.

6. Policy and Labor Committee, Mary Colangelo, Chair

Ms. Colangelo: No Report, but we do have a meeting on July 9, 6:30 at John Trumbull conference room.

7. Cablevision, Kevin Killeen

Mr. Killeen: For Cablevision, they did have a meeting this past week but I elected to go the Budget Sub-Committee meeting with the Council, I’ll get the Minutes on that and report back.

8. PBC Representative, Rich Mazzamaro

No report, Mr. Mazzamaro was absent this evening.

9. Education Connection Representative, Mary Dzioba

Ms. Dzioba stated there is no Report this evening.

10. Town Hall Joint Committee, Mary Dzioba, Thomas Lambert

Ms. Dzioba: Tom, if you would report on this after for each meeting, this will be your Report but I don’t know if there was a meeting.

Mr. Lambert: No, the meeting was not scheduled.

G. Communications - Secretary

Mr. Griffin read a thank you note from Ms. Betsy Hackett, See Attachment # 2

H. Minutes

1. Regular Board of Education Meeting – June 11, 2007

Motion presented by Mr. Griffin, seconded by Ms. Pannone that the Minutes of the Board of Education meeting of June 11, 2007 be approved as presented.

Motion Passed

(7-In Favor, 0-Opposed, 1-Abstained)

In Favor: Ms. Dzioba, Mr. Griffin, Ms. Colangelo, Mr. Killeen, Mr. Lafferty,

Mr. Lambert and Ms. Pannone

Abstained: Ms. Calabrese

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.

Dr. Erardi: Item 1 is a very lengthy list of new hires and Department Chairs and Program Coordinators, I would like to update the Board that through the work of Dr. Pelosi’s office and exceptional work we had completed our hiring plan for 2007-2008 but we did receive a very, very late resignation within the Science Department at Watertown High School. So as of this evening we have one full-time position at Watertown High in the Science Department still to fill at this particular time.

I’d like to further bring to the Board’s attention, Item 1-g, Ms. Allyson Dunleavey, Allyson is actually here this evening, hiding behind Mr. Hasbrouck. Allyson joins us from the Woodbridge Board of Education and we are very pleased and thrilled to have her come aboard on July 1. Allyson will fill the position of the Supervisor of Special Education that was vacated by Mary Raiola who filled the position that Betsy Hackett just wrote to Todd Griffin about. So, with that, Allyson completes our administrative team and Allyson, thank you for attending this evening. Are there any questions at all about appointments before I move on?

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.

Dr. Erardi: This is an additional celebration to this evening that today the Central Office held their press conference for Ms. Jennifer Longo. The conference was attended by Ms. Pat Corvello, principal of Judson School, Ms. Kathy Scully, who was one of the co-coordinators of the Teacher of the Year program and the program, was attended by Jennifer Longo and the program was attended by Marcia Moriarty, the Association’s president. Jennifer Longo will be recognized by the Board of Education this fall and will be further recognized in the month of November by the State of Connecticut’s program in Hartford. Jennifer is a fine representative of the Watertown public schools teacher corps.

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.

Dr. Erardi: Mr.Anthony Antonucci is here this evening and Dr. Pelosi has opening comments in regards to Tony’s presentation.

Dr. Pelosi: Thank you, each year the Board must receive per Connecticut statute a report on teacher evaluation and professional development that occurred in the District for that school year. So, for the 2006-2007 school year we had extensive happenings occurring in Watertown in regard to professional development and teacher evaluation and Tony who is the District-wide coordinator is here this evening to present a PowerPoint and answers any questions that the Board may have.

Mr. Antonucci: Thank you Dr. Erardi and Dr. Pelosi and thank you Board for granting me a few minutes to explain all that has been going on in professional development.

Mr. Antonucci’s full PowerPoint presentation is attached as Attachment # 3.

At the conclusion of Mr. Antonucci’s PowerPoint Board members were given the opportunity to ask questions.

Mr. Killeen: I think it might be best directed to Mr. LoFrese, I was wondering how many SmartBoards the District has?

Mr. LoFrese: We currently have one SmartBoard in the District, there are plans to purchase several more this summer and then with the Swift construction project and then the three-school project we will have additional SmartBoards as part of the technology packages in those projects.

Mr. Killeen: OK, because I was wondering what money we would be purchasing them with because I did go through this documentation here and I didn’t see SmartBoards listed unless it was something that I overlooked.

Mr. LoFrese: It was probably captured under a general technology line, within this 2007-2008 school year budget it is in our audio-visual equipment line.

Mr. Killeen: OK, thank you.

Mr. Lambert: I want to ask a question, any of these areas that you went over as far as your professional development, were there any areas that were deficient in the NEASC report and were they covered?

Dr. Pelosi: I can answer that Dr. Erardi. The NEASC report specifically talked about the several initiatives that had been begun, this was back in March 2005; and they had begun in the summer of 2003, and then subsequently were in place in 2005 when they came to visit us. Many of their recommendations, if not all in terms of professional development, were to ensure that we continued to provide the teachers and nurture them in areas as Mr. Antonucci mentioned, such as, the differentiated instruction; the blending of class levels in grade 9 so that all students would be taking Algebra. To ensure that time, as Tony mentioned, was allotted to teachers to sit and collaborate so that they could intelligently plan lessons and meet the needs of students. Then based on a compliant review with was held in the area of Special Education, we were strongly encouraged to look at our co-teaching model and move more students into the mainstream, under the leadership of Mrs. Hackett and Mrs. Raiola that has been accomplished working within each school so that we increase the amount of time that these special needs students are with their peers. That has been, and I’m not just saying this, the principals can speak to this, that has been a tremendous boon for the students, it worked out very, very nicely this year. It was a year of exploring that and then implementing it. Also, we have recommendations from the Center for School Change that we have committed to in terms of our professional development so we have tried to tie in the NEASC report and their recommendations to what we said we would do with our grants and grant funding to our Center for School Change grant and then to means assessment that goes out to all teachers and administrators each year so that we could intelligently put this package together and look at technology, not just fragmented but as a whole and also, the collaboration and the time that people need to develop assessments. So, it’s not just a matter of implementing something and then going away, as Tony said, the expression, “spray (sic. information) and pray”, it’s a sustained effort and that’s what is our major attempt. So to answer you directly, in all of the NEASC recommendations were pretty much to continue to support and that’s obviously what became a high priority.

Dr. Erardi: Any other questions for Tony or Dr. Pelosi? Just a final comment, if you drive by the Munson House in August there’s a very good chance on a regular basis, that Mr. Antonucci’s car is in the parking lot and he is working all day long. The Board had a chance this evening to recognize an outstanding educator, Monica Kreuzer, if there was such an award for the professional development coordinator, I can rest assure you that Tony Antonucci would be the recipient of that award. The p and d in Watertown is a model program , I think, for the State of Connecticut, out of Dr. Pelosi’s office through the dedication of Mr. Antonucci, the report that you had this evening does not take place in too many other places. It is comprehensive, it makes sense, it follows our pattern and our belief that is important for the Board of Education and it’s a continuum. So, Mr. Antonucci I certainly thank you for your dedication and all of the time that you give, your own personal time during the course of the summer and the course of the afternoons and evenings, thank you.

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.

Dr. Erardi: I’d like to share with Board members that I think the document, when you have some time this summer, that may help the Board begin to look at the goals and objectives for your 07/08 school year. The document that is being distributed from Commissioner Mark McQuillen and is certainly an endorsement of the work the Board had done in early child education, the work that the Board had done with transforming public secondary schools, your high school, into a 21^st century school, and also the work that the Board had done for success for all students with your school improvement plan. I believe that should be a discussion that we should have in August at some point.

6. Update – Swift Middle School Project

The Superintendent will update the Board on the Swift Middle School Project.

Dr. Erardi: The final agenda item on the Superintendent’s report was a request which came from the Board of Education and I am real pleased that the request came forward. It’s a stark contract between where you were and where you are in the building project, which you are going to see, you’ll see the Board of Educations’ monthly cable-cast show in July and August; this is the back-end of the show. It’s the before and the after of the

Swift Middle School project, I will volley to Todd LoFrese who has opening comments and then the video.

Mr. LoFrese: Thank you. Swift construction is very busy, currently if you have an opportunity to drive by but do not try to drive into the parking lot, it’s basically missing. They are going full tilt, they are ripping up sidewalks, they have ripped up all of the pavement, and they are going to be re-building retaining walls. The staircase that you’ll get to see that had been crumbling for years is no longer. It’s really a good sight to see that so much is actively occurring but that means that there is a lot to do before September 1, but we will work diligently with our construction manager and make sure that school is ready for when staff and students return. With that, we’ll play the tape and you can see some of these things.

A full video of before and after footage was shown to Board members and audience members at this point, outlining all phases of the construction improvements made to the inside and outside of Swift Middle School.

Mr. LoFrese: Mr. Hoffman should be thanked as well; he did much of the filming, if not all of it.

Dr. Erardi: Just a final comment, when I met with the Swift administration last week I asked about graffiti and I asked about the respect that students have in the new building, the students moved in, as you know, the Monday after the April break and I am pleased to share with the Board; not a writing on the wall, not a mark on the wall and through the first three months, a very, very respectful and appreciative student body and staff in the new part of the building. Todd, do you have additional comments at all at this time?

Mr. LoFrese: No, not at this time, thank you.

Dr. Erardi: Questions that Board members may have at this time with regards to the project?

Mr. Lambert: I am amazed myself and I have been through there, very good job doing in showing that over the computer. It’s a long time coming and I am still excited over it, so I hope is everybody else.

Ms. Pannone: Dr. Erardi, will this tape be shown on TV?

Dr. Erardi: It will be, it’s shown weekly for the month of July and August along with, for those Board members who for personal and professional obligations couldn’t get to the Watertown High School commencement, that will be on tomorrow evening at 9: 00 p.m. on the local cable station.

J. Report from the Chairman

Ms. Dzioba: For my report tonight I would like to say that Watertown is under a new light, not only do we have a budget we have three schools and we had two perfect nights for graduation. I congratulate all of the graduates and all of the staff and administrators for a wonderful year. Speaking of administrators, we have their contract this year and I’d like to name Todd Griffin and Mary Colangelo to their negotiating team which will start in August.

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.)

Motion presented by Ms. Calabrese, seconded by Chris Lafferty that the Board approve in accordance with Section 10-229 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a list of textbooks which 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.

Motion Passed Unanimously

(8-In Favor, 0-Opposed, 0-Abstained)

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.

Motion presented by Mr. Lafferty, seconded by Ms. Colangelo that the Board approve of the acceptance of these generous gifts and letters of thanks to be sent to the donors.

Motion Passed Unanimously

(8-In Favor, 0-Opposed, 0-Abstained)

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.

Motion presented by Mr. Lafferty, seconded by Ms. Pannone that the Board approve of the disposal of the above listed equipment that are no longer functional according to Board of Education policy.

Motion Passed Unanimously

(8-In Favor, 0-Opposed, 0-Abstained)

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.

Motion presented by Mr. Griffin, seconded by Mr. Killeen that the Board approve of the Educational Specifications for Polk School as presented.

Motion Passed Unanimously

(8-In Favor, 0-Opposed, 0-Abstained)

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.

Motion presented by Mr. Griffin, seconded by Ms. Pannone that the Board approve of the Educational Specifications for Judson Elementary School as presented.

Motion Passed Unanimously

(8-In Favor, 0-Opposed, 0-Abstained)

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

Motion presented by Mr. Griffin, seconded by Ms. Colangelo that the Board approve of the Educational Specifications for Watertown High School as presented.

Motion Passed Unanimously

(8-In Favor, 0-Opposed, 0-Abstained)

Ms. Dzioba stated this Action Item will be voted on after an Executive Session is held later this evening.

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

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

L. Future Agenda Items and Board Members’ Comments

Mr. Lafferty: If you are leaving tonight through the front of the building, please walk by the Gymnasium and note the work that has been started today volunteers from Project Pride. I am very proud to be sporting some white paint I missed when cleaning up today. Tremendous work was done painting the Gymnasium walls today and if you walk by it you’ll just be amazed by as the same as many staff members who were here today who walked in the Gym to se our progress. I took the opportunity at the end of the day to just stand back and look at what in one day Project Pride has accomplished and it is truly remarkable as to what the Gymnasium looks like now. So, please take a minute or two and just walk by the Gymnasium to see what the work has come out.

M. Public Participation

No one wished to address the Board this evening.

N. Executive Session/Personnel Matter

Ms. Dzioba: I need a Motion to go into Executive Session.

Motion presented by Mr. Griffin, seconded by Mr. Killeen to enter into Executive Session with Dr. Erardi and all present Board members at 8:47 p.m.

Motion Passed Unanimously

(8-In Favor, 0-Opposed, 0-Abstained)

Executive Session adjourned at 9:41p.m.

K. Action Items – Adoption of Items to be Approved by Consent, continued

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

Motion presented by Mr. Griffin, seconded by Ms. Pannone that the Board accept the Superintendent’s contract as amended in Executive Session.

Motion Passed Unanimously

(8-In Favor, 0-Opposed, 0-Abstained)

O. Adjournment

Motion presented by Mr. Griffin, seconded by Ms. Colangelo to adjourn the Regular meeting of the Board of Education at 10:05 p.m.

Motion Passed Unanimously

(8-In Favor, 0-Opposed, 0-Abstained)

Respectfully Submitted

Todd Griffin, Board Secretary

Barbara Mordenti, Board Clerk