Agenda

WATERTOWN BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING

JOHN TRUMBULL PRIMARY SCHOOL LIBRARY

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 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 Chalmers Morgan Hamill, grade 12 student at Watertown High School, for having been named a Commended Student by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.

If Chalmers would please come forward, the Board would like to present him with a Board of Education Certificate of Excellence in Academics and also a certificate of recognition provided by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.

D. Public Participation

Report from Student Council Representative – Mr. Matthew Dzioba

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 – September 26, 2005

I. Superintendent's Recommendations and Report

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

a. Ms. Camille Mikenas to the position of Pre-School Paraprofessional (Category #2 – Sp Ed Program) at John Trumbull Primary School, starting September 26, 2005 for 28.5 hours paid per week, at an hourly rate of $14.39.

b. Ms. Susan Chowaniec to the position of One to One Paraprofessional, Category #1, Special Ed Program at Heminway Park School, starting October 11, 2005 for 6.5 hours paid per day at an hourly rate of $11.45.

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

a. Ms. Margret Jensen from the position of Library Clerk at Watertown High School, effective November 1, 2005, for the purpose of retirement.

3. Volunteer Policy – First Reading

The Policy and Labor Committee reviewed the Volunteer Policy at its meeting on October 3, 2005 and recommends it to the Board for the first reading this evening. (See Attachment A.)

4. Review of SAT and CAPT Test Results

Mr. Thad Hasbrouck, Principal of Watertown High School and Mr. Matthew Geary, Vice Principal, are present this evening to give a review of the SAT and CAPT Test Results for the Class of 2005.

(See Attachment B.)

5. Artwork on Display

The artwork on display this evening was done by the following young and talented artists:

Katrina Pruitt, Grade K, John Trumbull Primary School

Emily O’Donnell, Grade 3, Judson School

Olivia Moaddel, Grade 3, Polk School

Mohamed Shaw, Grade 6, Heminway Park School

Cydnee Spillane, Grade 7, Swift Middle School

Melissa Traver, Grade 12, Watertown High School

6. Update on Swift Expansion Project

The Superintendent of Schools will give an update on the Swift Middle School expansion project.

7. Update on 2005-2006 Budget

The Superintendent of Schools will give an update on the budget for school year 2005-2006.

J. Report from the Chairman

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

a. Consideration of Approval of No Child Left Behind Lawsuit – Second Reading

Approximately sixty local school districts have taken action to support Connecticut’s lawsuit regarding unfunded mandates connected to the No Child Left Behind Act. Legal Counsel has advised administration that if the Watertown Board of Education votes to support the State’s Attorney General, there would be no financial impact to the local taxpayer. Support of this lawsuit was presented to the Board for the first reading at its meeting on September 26, 2005 and it is being presented this evening for the second reading and for Board approval.

b. Consideration of Approval of Watertown High School Graduation Date – Second Reading

The graduation date of June 21, 2006 for the Watertown High School class of 2005-2006 was presented to the Board of Education for the first reading on September 26, 2005. It is being presented this evening for the second reading and for Board approval.

c. Consideration of the Approval of Acceptance of Gifts

1. The following people would like to make donations to the Future Business Leaders Association at Watertown High School:

Dale K. Ciccarelli, C.P.A. - $50.00

William Dunbar, Copes Rubbish Removal, Inc. - $50.00

Elizabeth Jacobson, J&J Lock - $25.00

2. Ms. Linda Burmeister would like to donate a Dell Computer Monitor with an approximate value of $350.00 to the nurse’s office at Watertown High School.

3. Mr. John Vassallo would like to donate art prints with an approximate value of $320.00 to the Art Department of Watertown High School.

It is recommended that the Board accept these generous donations and letters of thanks to be sent to the donors.

d. Consideration of the Approval of BEST Program

A Selection Committee for BEST met on Wednesday, September 21, 2005 to interview a candidate interested in becoming a cooperating/mentor teacher.

The committee members were: Marylu Lerz – BEST Interview Chairperson, Sally Rinaldi – BEST Facilitator and Lauren O’Toole – Grade 2 teacher and mentor.

The recommended candidate is Ms. Donna Iacoviello – John Trumbull Primary School Kindergarten Teacher.

It is recommended that the Board approve of Ms. Donna Iacoviello, John Trumbull Primary School, Kindergarten Teacher, to become a cooperating/mentor teacher.

L. Future Agenda Items

M. Public Participation

N. Adjournment