Agenda

WATERTOWN BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING

JOHN TRUMBULL PRIMARY SCHOOL LIBRARY

Monday, July 25, 2005 – 6:30 PM

A. Convene Regular Meeting - 6:30 PM

B. Salute to the Flag

C. Public Participation

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

E. 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

F. Communications - Secretary

G. Minutes

1. Regular Board of Education Meeting – June 27, 2005

H. Superintendent's Recommendations and Report

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

a. Mr. Everett Condit to the position of Technology Ed Teacher at Swift Middle School effective for the 2005-2006 school year, being hired on Step 7, with a Masters Degree, with 8 years of teaching experience, at a contractual salary of $48,741.00.

b. Mr. Anthony Deziel to the position of English Teacher at Watertown High School effective for the 2005-2006 school year, being hired on Step 6, with a Bachelors Degree, five years of experience, at a contractual salary of $42,849.00.

c. Ms. Katie Elwood to the position of Grade 6 Teacher at Heminway Park School effective for the 2005-2006 school year, being hired on Step 2, with a Bachelors Degree, with one year of experience, at a contractual salary of $36,422.00.

d. Mr. William Hosking to the position of Grade 5 Teacher at Judson School effective for the 2005-2006 school year, being hired on Step 2, with a Bachelors Degree, one year of experience, at a contractual salary of $36,422.00.

e. Ms. Beth Ellen Kulmann to the position of ½ Kindergarten and ½ Kindergarten Teacher at John Trumbull Primary School effective for the 2005-2006 school year, being hired on Step 2, with a Bachelors Degree, with one year of experience, at a contractual salary of $36,422.00.

f. Ms. Tara Leonetti to the position of .8 Mathematics Teacher at Watertown High School effective for the 2005-2006 school year, being hired on Step 6, six years of experience, with a Bachelors Degree + 30 Credits, at a contractual salary of $37,278.00.

g. Ms. Marlena Litz to the position of Grade 5 Teacher at Judson School effective for the 2005-2006 school year, being hired on Step 2, with a Masters Degree, one year of experience, at a contractual salary of $39,100.00.

h. Ms. Elizabeth Loughlin to the position of Social Studies Teacher at Watertown High School effective for the 2005-2006 school year, being hired on Step 2, with a Masters Degree, with one year of experience, at a contractual salary of $39,100.00.

i. Ms. Sherri Marquardt to the position of .5 Kindergarten Teacher at John Trumbull Primary School effective for the 2005-2006 school year, being hired on Step 2, with a Masters Degree, one year of experience, at a contractual salary of $19,550.00.

j. Ms. Laura Meka to the position of Assistant Principal of John Trumbull Primary School effective August 8, 2005, being hired on Step 2 of the Watertown Administrator’s Association at a contractual salary of $78,500.00 prorated.

k. Mr. Robert Sorenson to the position of Guidance Coordinator 7-12 for the Watertown Public Schools for the 2005-2006 school year at a contractual stipend of $2,364.00.

l. Mr. Gregory Chere to the seasonal position of General Maintenance Assistant effective from July 12, 2005 through September 2, 2005 for 40 weekly hours, at an hourly rate of $9.00.

m. The following have been appointed to the position of paraprofessional in the 2005 August autism program beginning July 25, 2005 through August 17, 2005 at an hourly rate per contract:

Ms. Diane Bigham

Ms. Deborah Ciochetti

Ms. Patricia Mennis

Ms. Marisa Sinopoli

n. The following have been appointed to the position of College Intern in the 2005 Summer Developmental Program at John Trumbull Primary School for a 2.5 hour program for 15 days at a salary of $320.59:

Ms. Valerie Bates

Ms. Dana Elmendorf

Ms. Mary Lombardi

Ms. Amanda Wells

o. Ms. June Legge to the position of Athletic Director for the 2005-2006 school year at a contractual stipend of $5,039.00 plus an additional $5,500.00 for additional compensation, approved by the Personnel/Policy Committee at its meeting of May 2, 2001, for a total salary of $10,539.00.

p. Ms. Monica Kreuzer to the position of Science Coordinator at Watertown High School for the 2005-2006 school year at a contractual stipend of $2,364.00.

q. Ms. Kristi Ortiz to the position of One to One Paraprofessional, Category #1, Swift Middle School, effective August 31, 2005, for 6.0 hours paid per day at an houry rate of $11.09.

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

a. Ms. Chryll Beliveau from ½ Kindergarten Teacher and ½ Kindergarten Teacher at John Trumbull Primary School to Grade 5 Teacher at Judson School effective 2005-2006.

b. Ms. Michelle Benedetto from 1.0 Art Teacher at Polk School to .6 Art Teacher at Polk School and .4 Art Teacher at Watertown High School effective 2005-2006.

c. Ms. Laurie Elwell from 1.0 Art Teacher at John Trumbull Primary School to .9 Art Teacher at John Trumbull Primary School and .1 Art Teacher at Heminway Park School effective 2005-2006.

d. Ms. Jody Field from 1.0 Art Teacher at Judson School to .7 Art Teacher at Judson School and .3 Art Teacher at John Trumbull Primary School effective 2005-2006.

e. Ms. Tammy Porcheron from .4 Art Teacher at John Trumbull Primary School to .4 Art Teacher at Heminway Park School and .6 Art Teacher at Swift Middle School effective 2005-2006.

f. Ms. Donna Wright from 1.0 Art Teacher to .8 Art Teacher at Watertown High School effective 2005-2006.

g. Ms. Karen Duncan from 1.0 music teacher at Judson School to .8 music teacher at Judson School and .2 music teacher at John Trumbull Primary School effective 2005-2006.

h. Mr. Glenn Nelson from 1.0 music teacher at Polk School to .8 music teacher at Polk School and .2 music teacher at John Trumbull Primary School effective 2005-2006.

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

Mr. Scott Nozik from the position of Principal of Polk School, effective July 8, 2005 to accept another position.

4. Update on the Building Issues at John Trumbull Primary School

Mr. Todd LoFrese will present to the Board a report on the building issues at John Trumbull Primary School. (See Attachment A.)

5. Superintendent’s Evaluation – (Information Only - First Reading)

Board members Mr. Vic Vicenzi and Mr. James Marks have reviewed the Superintendent’s evaluation tool to be used for the evaluation of the Superintendent of Schools and it is now presented to the full Board for the first reading. (See Attachment B.)

I. Report from the Chairman

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

a. Consideration of the Approval of Termination of Coaches Policy – Second Reading

The Termination of Coaches Policy was presented to the Board of Education for a first reading at its meeting on June 27, 2005. The policy is presented this evening for the second reading. This policy was reviewed by the Policy and Labor Committee at its meeting on June 15, 2005 and is now presented to the full Board for approval.

(See Attachment C.)

It is recommended that the Board approve of the Termination of Coaches Policy effective immediately.

b. Consideration of the Approval of Personal Leave of Absence

Ms. Barbara DeMaida, a Watertown Student Lunch Program Employee, is requesting a personal unpaid leave of absence effective August 31, 2005 through January 3, 2006.

It is recommended that the Board approve of a personal unpaid leave of absence for Ms. Barbara DeMaida, a Watertown Student Lunch Program employee, effective August 31, 2005 through January 3, 2006.

c. Consideration of The Approval of 2004-2005 Year-End Transfers

Ms. Amelia Grover, Director of Budget and Financial Planning, requests Board approval for the attached transfer of funds for the 2004-2005 fiscal year. (See Attachment D.)

It is recommended that the Board approve of the attached transfer of funds for the 2004-2005 fiscal year.

d. Consideration of The Approval of Appointment of Principal of Watertown High School

It is recommended that Mr. Thad Hasbrouck be appointed to the position of Principal of Watertown High School effective July 26, 2005 at a contractual salary of the Watertown Administrator’s Association, Step 3, $104,000.00.

e. Consideration of the Approval of the Restructuring of the Technology/Media Assignments

With the retirement of a 1.0 professional educator’s position, which was responsible for instruction and district-wide media coordination, a void remains in the district to fill the role of media coordinator. Our schools continue to move forward with an increased need for coordination and expertise in the area of technology and technology equipment. As you know, a significant communication enhancement will take place at Watertown High School with the video lab (Education Foundation – Gift) scheduled to be completed this summer.

The recommended proposal for 2005-2006 would be to reassign the teaching component to returning staff, retain the former employee as a media coordinator (sub-contactor – no benefits), and to once again expand the responsibilities of the Director of Operations.

Descriptions of the responsibilities for the position of the Media Consultant and the Audio Visual Responsibilities to be assumed by the Director of Operations are attached. (See Attachment E.)

It is recommended that the Board approve of the restructuring of the Technology/Media Assignments effective July 1, 2005.

K. Future Agenda Items

L. Public Participation

M. Adjournment