Agenda
WATERTOWN BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
JOHN TRUMBULL PRIMARY SCHOOL LIBRARY
Monday, June 27, 2005 – 7:30 PM
A. Convene Regular Meeting - 7:30 PM
B. Salute to the Flag
C. Recognition
Tonight will be the last meeting for our Student Council Representative, Ms. Jenna Apicella. The Board of Education would like to recognize Jenna for taking time to come to all the meetings and for her valuable participation and input. If Jenna would please come forward, the Board would like to present her with a Certificate of Appreciation and a gift.
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. Regular Board of Education Meeting – June 13, 2005
I. Superintendent's Recommendations and Report
1. Appointments – (Information Only – No Action Required)
a. Mr. Anthony Antonucci to the position of Professional Development Coordinator (K-12) for the 2005-2006 school year at a contractual stipend of $2,846.00.
b. Mr. Leonard Bruno to the position of Social Studies Coordinator at Watertown High School for the 2005-2006 school year at a contractual stipend of $2,364.00.
c. Ms. Joanne Chenkus to the position of World Language Coordinator at Watertown High School for the 2005-2006 school year at a contractual stipend of $2,364.00.
d. Ms. Elisha Gesseck to the position of Grade 5 teacher at Judson School effective with the 2005-2006 school year, on Step 8, with a Master’s Degree, at a contractual salary of $50,883.00.
e. Mr. Thomas Hogrefe to the position of Science Coordinator at Swift Middle School for the 2005-2006 school year at a contractual stipend of $1,676.00.
f. Ms. Anna Jedd to the position of Systemwide Music Coordinator for the Watertown Public Schools for the 2005-2006 school year at a contractual stipend of $2,364.00.
g. Ms. Joan Lagno to the position of Speech and Hearing Coordinator K-12 for the Watertown Public Schools for the 2005-2006 school year at a contractual stipend of $2,364.00.
h. Ms. Betsy Mark to the position of Systemwide Science Coordinator K-12 for the Watertown Public Schools for the 2005-2006 school year at a contractual stipend of $2,846.00.
i. Mr. Thomas Mathews to the position of Vo-Ed 9-12 Coordinator at Watertown High School for the 2005-2006 school year at a contractual stipend of $2,364.00.
j. Ms. Judith Moeller to the position of Systemwide Reading/Language Arts Coordinator K-12 for the Watertown Public Schools for the 2005-2006 school year at a contractual stipend of $2,846.00.
k. Ms. Sally Rinaldi to the position of Mathematics Coordinator K-12 for the Watertown Public Schools for the 2005-2006 school year at a contractual stipend of $2,846.00.
l. Ms. Louisa Gae Smith to the position of Mathematics Coordinator at Watertown High School for the 2005-2006 school year at a contractual stipend of $2,364.00.
m. Mr. Max McLenna to the seasonal position of General Maintenance Assistant, effective June 22, 2005 through September 2, 2005, at an hourly rate of $9.00.
n. Ms. Colleen Spieler to the position of English Department Coordinator at Watertown High School for the 2005-2006 school year at a contractual stipend of $2,364.00.
o. Mr. Vito Taccardi to the position of Math Coordinator at Swift Middle School for the 2005-2006 school year at a contractual stipend of $1,676.00.
p. Ms. Donna Wright to the position of Art Coordinator K-12 for the Watertown Public Schools for the 2005-2006 school year at a contractual stipend of $2,364.00.
q. Ms. Carole Weaver to the position of English Coordinator at Swift Middle School for the 2005-2006 school year at a contractual stipend of $1,676.00.
r. The following people have been appointed to positions in the 2005 August Program beginning July 25, 2005 and going through August 17, 2005:
Ms. Cynthia Jackson, Children’s Therapy Services to the position of O.T./P.T. Children’s Therapy Services at the salary of $43.00 per hour.
Ms. Katherine Rinaldi to the position of Intern at the salary of $900.00.
Ms. Lauren Whittemore to the position of Speech and Language Pathologist at the salary of $3,000.00.
Ms. Annette Pietro to the position of Program Teacher at the salary of $3,000.00.
Ms. Lynn Kelly to the position of Program Nurse at the salary of $1,920.00.
s. The following people have been appointed to positions in the 2005 Summer Developmental Program at John Trumbull Primary School to be held from June 27, 2005 through July 21, 2005:
Regular Education Teachers for a 2.5 hour program for 15 days at a salary of $1125.00:
Ms. Janet Gerace
Ms. Diane Gaulzetti
Ms. Cindy Murphy
Ms. Maria DuBois
Ms. Sherri Marquardt
Ms. Cynthia Daddona
Ms. Catharine Camp
Ms. Alisha DaSilva
Special Education Teachers for a 2.5 hour program for 15 days at a salary of $1125.00:
Ms. Deborah McKenna
Ms. Jodie Angiolini
Special Education Teacher for a 4.0 hour program for 15 days at a salary of $1800.00:
Ms. Layne Allison
Paraprofessionals for a 37.5 hour program at an hourly rate per contract:
Ms. Sharon Amos
Ms. Beverly Bouffard
Ms. Barbara Kinloch
Ms. Sharon St. Martin
Ms. Denise Mitchell
Ms. Donna Tartaglia
Paraprofessionals for a 60 hour program at an hourly rate per contract:
Ms. Dianne Bigham
Ms. Patricia Mennis
Ms. Kathy Pilecki
Ms. Marisa Sinopoli
Ms. Cynthia Jackson, Children’s Therapy Services to the position of Occupational & Physical Therapist Services at the salary of $43.00 per hour.
Ms. Katherine Rinaldi to the position of College Intern for a 4.0 hour program for 15 days at the salary of $512.94.
Ms. Cassandra McKenna to the position of College Intern for a 2.5 hour program for 15 days at the salary of $320.59.
Ms. Susan Mucciacciaro to the position of School Nurse for a 4.0 hour program for 15 days at the salary of $1,500.00.
Ms. Marilyn Ebreo to the position of Secretary at the salary of $1,150.00.
Ms. Judith Moeller to the position of Reading Consultant for the salary of $30.00 per hour on an as needed basis.
Ms. Lauren Whittemore to the position of Speech/Language Pathologist for a 4.0 hour program for 15 days for the salary of $1,800.00.
t. Mr. Andrew Hennessey to the position of Social Studies Coordinator at Swift Middle School for the 2005-2006 school year at a contractual stipend of $1,676.00.
u. Mr. Anthony Magnano to the position of Conservation/Biology Teacher at Watertown High School effective for the 2005-2006 school year, being hired on Step 2, with a Masters Degree of BA + 30 credits, at a contractual salary of $39,100.00.
2. Transfers – (Information Only – No Action Required)
a. Ms. Chryll Beliveau from ½ Kindergarten and ½ Development Kindergarten to ½ Kindergarten and ½ Kindergarten at John Trumbull Primary School effective 2005-2006.
b. Ms. Stacey Cronin from Grade Two Teacher at John Trumbull Primary School to Remedial Reading Teacher at John Trumbull Primary School effective 2005-2006.
c. Ms. Alisha DaSilva from Grade 5 Teacher at Judson School to Grade 4 Teacher at Judson School effective 2005-2006.
d. Ms. Mary Beth Gallo from Grade 3 Teacher at Judson School to Grade 8 English Teacher at Swift Middle School effective 2005-2006.
e. Ms. Elisha Gesseck from Grade 5 Teacher at Judson School to Grade 6 Teacher at Heminway Park School.
f. Ms. Anne Gibbons from Library Media Specialist at John Trumbull Primary School to Grade 2 Teacher at John Trumbull Primary School effective 2005-2006.
g. Ms. Cynthia Gubbiotti from Grade 5 Teacher at Judson School to Grade 3 Teacher at Judson School effective 2005-2006.
h. Ms. Jennifer Guerrera from Grade 3 Teacher at Polk School to Grade 3 Teacher at Judson School effective 2005-2006.
i. Ms. Donna Iacoviello from ½ Kindergarten and ½ Kindergarten at John Trumbull Primary School to ½ Kindergarten and ½ day Day-Care Program at John Trumbull Primary School effective 2005-2006.
j. Mrs. Dawn Kelly from Grade 6 Teacher at Heminway Park School to Grade 8 Science Teacher at Swift Middle School effective 2005-2006.
k. Ms. Sharon Lanese from Grade 4 Teacher at Polk School to Grade 5 Teacher at Polk School effective 2005-2006.
l. Ms. Kim Mastropietro from Grade 8 Science Teacher at Swift Middle School to Grades 7-8 Social Studies Teacher at Swift Middle School effective 2005-2006.
m. Ms. Stacey Payne from Grade 6 Teacher at Heminway Park School to Basic Skills Writing Teacher, .5 Polk School and .5 Judson School effective 2005-2006.
n. Ms. Nancy Rowan from Transition One Teacher at John Trumbull Primary School to Grade One Teacher at John Trumbull Primary School effective 2005-2006.
o. Ms. Lauren Starsiak from Grade One Teacher at John Trumbull Primary School to Grade Two Teacher at John Trumbull Primary School effective 2005-2006.
p. Ms. Molly Stepka from Basic Skills Writing Teacher at Judson and Polk Schools to Full-Time Remedial Reading Teacher at Judson School.
q. Mr. Gary Reznik from the position of Technology Education – Industrial Arts at Swift Middle School to Technology Education – Industrial Arts at Watertown High School effective with the 2005-2006 school year.
3. John Trumbull Primary School’s Involvement with the Watertown Community – (Information Only – No Action Required)
Ms. Dorothy Rinaldi, President of the 2004-2005 John Trumbull Primary School PTO, is present this evening to give a report on John Trumbull Primary School’s involvement with the Watertown Community.
4. First Reading of Termination of Coaches Policy
At its meeting on June 15, 2005, the Policy and Labor Committee reviewed the Termination of Coaches Policy and now presents it to the full Board of Education for the first reading. (See Attachment A.)
5. 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 answer any questions.
6. Teacher of the Year 2006
Ms. Paulette Koosed, Special Education Teacher at Heminway Park School, has been selected as Watertown’s 2006 Teacher of the Year. Ms. Koosed will be recognized by the Board of Education at a reception in the Fall.
7. Cafeteria Report – (Information Only – No Action Required)
Attached for your information is the Watertown Student Lunch Program for May 2005. (See Attachment B.)
Mr. Todd LoFrese and Ms. Maggie Dreher, Food Service Director, are present this evening to give a projection of the food services for the fiscal year 2005-2006. (See Attachment C.)
8. Cost of Savings for Closing Schools
Mr. Todd LoFrese will present to the Board a report on the cost of savings if schools were to close at the end of the school day.
J. Report from the Chairman
K. Action Items – Adoption of Items to be Approved by Consent
a. Consideration of the Approval of Acceptance of Gift
The Community Crusade for Children’s Kiducation Fund would like to donate a check in the amount of $72.38 to the Watertown Public Schools. This check represents proceeds generated from the donation containers for the 4th quarter 2004 and the 1st quarter 2005.
It is recommended that the Board accept this generous gift and a letter of thanks to be sent to the donor.
b. Consideration of the Approval of Proposed New or Revised Textbooks for the 2005-2006 School Year – Second Reading
The Proposed New or Revised Textbooks for the 2005-2006 school year were presented for the first reading at the Board of Education meeting on June 13, 2005. 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. It is now being presented tonight for Board approval. (See Attached Book List – Attachment D.)
c. Consideration of the Approval of the Change of Name on Bank Accounts
It is recommended that the Board approve of the change of name on the bank accounts to show Dr. Joseph V. Erardi, Jr., Superintendent of Schools, as a signer.
d. Consideration of the Approval of Transfer of Funds
The Director of Operations requests approval for the transfer of $11,862.66 from the Construction Projects system wide line 010-450-2620-20-45000-7501 to the HVAC system wide line 010-430-2640-20-43015-7501.
L. Future Agenda Items
M. Public Participation
N. Executive Session
Personnel Matters (3)
O. Adjournment