Agenda

WATERTOWN BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING

JOHN TRUMBULL PRIMARY SCHOOL LIBRARY

Monday, June 13, 2005 – 7:30 PM

A.Convene Regular Meeting - 7:30 PM

B.Salute to the Flag

C.Recognition

The Board of Education wishes to recognize the students from the elementary schools that are the recipients of the Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents (CAPSS) Award for 2005. The high school and middle school participated last fall.

John Trumbull Primary School:

Megan Lynne Bliss, grade 2

David Guo, grade 2

Polk School:

Sheriban Kulla, grade 5

Daniel Favale, grade 5

Judson School:

Kristen Baclawski, grade 5

Austin Troisi, grade 5

Heminway Park School:

Lauren Bly, grade 6

Jamin Mclaughlin, grade 6

The Board of Education wishes to recognize students from Watertown High School for receiving The 2005 Halo Awards for their outstanding performance or production in the high school musical, “Annie Get Your Gun.”

William Zeman, grade 10, Best Male Featured Performer In A Musical

Matthew Dzioba, grade 11, Best Crew And Technical Execution

Bridget Helsley, grade 12, Best Crew And Technical Execution

The Board of Education would like to recognize the 2005 Class Valedictorian and Class Salutatorian of Watertown High School:

Rickinder Grewal, Valedictorian

George Tinios, Salutatorian

The Board of Education would like to recognize staff members that will be retiring at the end of the 2004-2005 school year:

Mary Ann Chiarella, Principal John Trumbull Primary School, 26 years

Susan Banda, Judson School, 35 years

Sandra Banik, Watertown High School, 26 years

Charles Brown, Swift Middle School, 37 years

William Brown, Heminway Park School, 36 ½ years

Joyce Crebase, Swift Middle School, 23 years

J. Russell Davey, Watertown High School, 35 years

Catherine Davis, John Trumbull Primary School, 35 years

Cheryl Dering, Watertown High School, 35 years

Rosalyn Gargano, John Trumbull Primary School, 23 ½ years

Douglas Henderson, Judson School, 35 years

David Hoffman, Watertown High School, 34 years

Dorothy Hoffman, Watertown High School, 20 years

Betsy Maxwell, Watertown High School, 28 years

Carll Pallokat, Watertown High School, 38 years

Barbara Perkinson, Swift Middle School, 34 years

Peter Perkinson, Swift Middle School, 39 years

Judith Post, Watertown High School, 38 years

Christopher Ranft, Watertown High School, 32 years

Thomas Shea, Swift Middle School, 38 years

Merry Tamburo, Judson School, 28 years

Wayne Twerian, Watertown High School, 35 years

Cynthia Whitaker, John Trumbull Primary School, 20 years

The total number of dedicated years of service that these soon-to-be retirees have given to the Watertown Public Schools is 731 years.We thank them for their dedication and wish them a happy and healthy retirement.

The Watertown Board of Education would like to recognize several other staff members who will be leaving at the end of the 2004-2005 school year:

Ms. Fayne Molloy, Principal of Watertown High School

Mr. James Hamel, Music Teacher at Watertown High School

Ms. Tricia Smith, Swift Middle School Art Teacher

The Watertown Board of Education would like to recognize the three Watertown High School students that played the lovely background music for the reception under the direction of Ms. Marianne Michael. If they could please come forward, the Board of Education would like to present them with a Certificate of Appreciation:

Chelsea Dovovan, grade 10

Christopher Sforza, grade 9

Julie Henion, grade 10

D.Public Participation

Report from Student Council Representative – Ms. Jenna Apicella

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

F.Committee Reports:

1.Advertising Committee, James Marks, Chair

2.Athletics and Facilities Committee, Mr. Victor Vicenzi, Chair

3.Curriculum & Instruction Committee, Gina Calabrese, Chair

4.Policy and Labor Committee, Mary Colangelo, Chair

5.Cablevision, James Marks

G.Communications - Secretary

H.Minutes

1.Special Board of Education Meeting – May 23, 2005

2.Regular Board of Education Meeting – May 23, 2005

I.Superintendent's Recommendations and Report

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

a.Mr. Steven Chapman to the seasonal position of General Maintenance Assistant with work duties assigned by the Facilities Manager, effective June 6, 2005 through September 2, 2005 for 40 total weekly hours, at an hourly rate of $9.00.

b.Mr. Brian Gaulzetti to the seasonal position of General Maintenance Assistant with work duties assigned by the Facilities Manager, effective June 6, 2005 through September 2, 2005 for 40 total weekly hours, at an hourly rate of $9.00.

c.Mr. Jason Lane to the position of General Maintenance Assistant with work duties assigned by the Facilities Manager, effective June 20, 2005 through August 31, 2005 for 40 total weekly hours, at an hourly rate of $9.00.

d.Mr. Thomas Murphy to the seasonal position of General Maintenance Assistant with work duties assigned by the Facilities Manager, effective June 6, 2005 through September 2, 2005 for 40 total weekly hours, at an hourly rate of $9.00.

e.Mr. Charles F. Beliveau to the seasonal position of General Maintenance Assistant with work duties assigned by the Facilities Manager, effective June 20, 2005 through August 31, 2005 for 40 total weekly hours, at an hourly rate of $9.00.

f.Mr. Victor Preato to the seasonal position of General Maintenance Assistant with work duties assigned by the Facilities Manager, effective June 20, 2005 through August 31, 2005 for 40 total weekly hours, at an hourly rate of $9.00.

g.Mr. Victor S. Vicenzi, III to the position of Ice Hockey Varsity Coach at Watertown High School effective for the 2004-2005 school year at a contractual stipend of $3,342.00 payable at the end of the season.

h.Ms. Roseann Mancini to the position of One to One Paraprofessional (Category #1 – One on One Special Ed Program) at Judson School effective June 13, 2005 for 5.75 hours paid per day, at an hourly rate of $11.09.

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

a.Mr. Scott McQueeney from Physical Education Teacher at Swift Middle School to Physical Education Teacher at Watertown High School effective with the 2005-2006 school year.

b.Ms. Deborah Ciochetti from Category #1 para to Category #2 Para in the Special Education Program at John Trumbull Primary School, effective May 31, 2005 for 6 hours paid per week, at an hourly rate of $12.24.

c.Ms. Lori Lampron from computer para at John Trumbull Primary School to Early Learning Skills Para, Category #2 Special Education Program, at John Trumbull Primary School, effective June 20, 2005 for 5.75 hours paid per day, at an hourly rate of $13.94.

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

a. Ms. Fayne Molloy from the position of Principal of Watertown High School, effective June 30, 2005, to accept the position of Director of Special Programs for the District of Salem, CT.

b. Ms. Kristina Olmstead from the position of grade six teacher at Heminway Park School effective June 30, 2005 for personal reasons.

c. Ms. Tricia Smith from the position of Art Teacher at Swift Middle School effective June 30, 2005 for the purpose of relocating out of state.

4.Cafeteria Report – (Information Only – No Action Required)

Attached for your information is a copy of the Watertown Student Lunch Program for April, 2005.(See Attachment A.)

5. Swift Middle School’s Involvement with the Watertown Community – (Information Only – No Action Required)

Ms. Marylu Lerz, Principal of Swift Middle School, is present this evening to give a report on Swift Middle School’s involvement with the Watertown Community.

6. First Reading of the Proposed New or Revised Textbooks for the 2005-2006 School Year

In accordance with Section 10-229 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a list of textbooks is presented this evening to provide the 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 B.)

7. Superintendent’s Evaluation & Goals and Objectives

The superintendent (as per agreed upon contract) would like to meet with the Board of Education Chair and two additional members to finalize the evaluation tool that will be used to measure performance and to mutually agree on a goal’s format for the 2005-2006 school year. Ideally, the meeting will take place in June, which would allow the entire Board of Education to endorse the format for the start of the new fiscal year.

8.Watertown High School Graduation

Ms. Fayne Molloy will be available to answer any questions that Board of Education members may have regarding the commencement plans scheduled for June 22, 2005.

9.E-mail Correspondence

Central office would like to transition present practice (hard copy – courier) with weekly Board of Education packets to electronic mail.

10. Watertown High School Evacuation

The superintendent and the Watertown High School administration will answer any pending questions Board of Education members may have regarding the recent evacuation of Watertown High School on Tuesday, May 31, 2005.

11.NEASC Report

An update on the status of the NEASC report will be shared with the Board of Education.

12.Principal’s Search (Watertown High School / Assistant Principal Search – John Trumbull Primary School)

An update on the status of the timeline and process will be shared with the Board of Education.

13. Hiring Update

The superintendent will share with the Board of Education an update on the hiring plan for 2005-2006.

14. Budget 2005-2006

The superintendent will share with the Board of Education the action taken to date that has reduced the Watertown Board of Education’s operational plan for 2005-2006.

15. Student Artwork on Display

The artwork on display this evening has been done by the following students:

Angela Nozzolillo, grade 1, John Trumbull Primary School

Sara Barnick, grade 5, Judson Elementary School

Kayla Salvietti, grade 5, Polk Elementary School

Christine Pitino, grade 6, Heminway Park School

Nick Sarlo, grade 8, Swift Middle School

Mallory D’Alessandro, grade 11, Watertown High School

16. WEA Negotiations

We are once again starting WEA negotiations. Two Board of Education members will be required to serve on the negotiations committee.

J.Report from the Chairman

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

a.Consideration of Approval of Acceptance of Gifts

1.Mr. Mario Mucciacciaro, a local fireman, would like to donate the monetary gift of $50.00 to the Watertown High School art department.

2.Dr. Thomas F. McCarthy, III would like to donate the monetary gift of $20.00 to Watertown High School for the Future Business Leaders Association.

3.Mr. Richard C. Shaw would like to donate the monetary gift of $50.00 to Watertown High School to purchase supplies for the high school art department.

4.The John Trumbull Primary School Parent Teacher Organization would like to donate to John Trumbull Primary School the following landscape materials with an approximate value of $950.00:

a.Two shade trees to be professionally planted on the upper playground;

b.A butterfly garden maintained by the PTO to be located on the back playground adjacent to the library windows;

c.A small decorative tree in memory of Ms. Lucy Sampson, the John Trumbull Primary School crossing guard, who recently passed away.

It is recommended that the Board accept these generous gifts andletters of thanks to be sent to the donors.

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b.Consideration of Approval of Medical Leave of Absence

Mr. Matthew Saccoman, Special Education Teacher at Watertown High School, is requesting a medical leave of absence effective May 19, 2005 through the end of the 2004-2005 school year, with use of accumulated sick time and then leave without pay and with a medical doctor’s note to return.

It is recommended that the Board approve of a medical leave of absence for Mr. Matthew Saccoman, Special Education Teacher at Watertown High School, effective May 19, 2005 through the end of the 2004-2005 school year, with use of accumulated sick time and then leave without pay and with a medical doctor’s note to return.

L.Future Agenda Items

M.Public Participation

N.Adjournment