Agenda

WATERTOWN BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING

WATERTOWN HIGH SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY CENTER

Monday, November 28, 2005 – 7:30 PM

A. Convene Regular Meeting - 7:30 PM

B. Salute to the Flag

C. Recognition

The Board of Education would like to recognize the following Watertown High School music students for having been accepted into the Northern Connecticut Regional Music Festival and present them with a certificate of excellence:

Philip Boisvert (bass - chorus)

Jake Habegger (bass - chorus)

Arielle Polites (alto - chorus)

Alex Sklyar (bass - chorus)

Amber Wood (soprano - chorus)

Amy Chevalier (clarinet – band)

Britney Polites (flute – band)

These students auditioned on a prepared solo and also had to demonstrate proficiency on music sight reading. Several hundreds of students auditioned from approximately 35 area high schools back on October 22nd.

The festival will take place at New Britain High School the weekend of January 27-28, 2006. The concert will be at New Britain High Schoolon Saturday, January 28, 2006.

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 – November 14, 2005

I. Superintendent's Recommendations and Report

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

a. Ms. Karen Carlotto to the position of Pre-School Paraprofessional (Category #2 – Sp Ed Program) at John Trumbull Primary School starting November 16, 2005 for 27.75 hours per week at an hourly rate of $11.45.

b. Ms. Diane Chere to the position of Computer Lab Paraprofessional (Category #4 – Computer Technology) at Swift Middle School starting November 16, 2005 for 15.0 hours per week at an hourly rate of $11.45.

c. Ms. Christine Webster to the position of SSCLSC Paraprofessional (Catefory #2 – Sp Ed Program) and Cafeteria Paraprofessional (#5 – Other) at Judson School starting November 14, 2005 for 20.0 hours paid per week as an SSCLSC Para and 1.5 hours paid per day as Cafeteria Para at an hourly rate of $11.45.

d. Ms. Barbara Engelhard to the position of Kindergarten Classroom Paraprofessional at John Trumbull Primary Schoolstarting November 28, 2005 for 2.0 hours paid per day at an hourly rate of $11.45.

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

a. Ms. Susan McQuade from the position of library clerk at Judson and Heminway Park Schoolseffective November 25, 2005 for the purpose of retirement.

3. First Reading– (Information Only – No Action Required)

At its meeting on October 24, 2005, the Policy and Labor Committee reviewed the job descriptions for the positions of Director of Operations and the Media Consultant. These job descriptions are presented to the Board for the first reading tonight. (See Attachments A and B.)

4. Strategic School Profiles

At the November 14, 2005 Board of Education meeting, the Superintendent of Schools informed the Board of Education of the receipt of the Strategic School Profiles for 2004-2005. Tonight, the Superintendent will present to the Board information relating to the Strategic School Profiles to enable the Board members to have a better understanding of the profiles.

5. Cafeteria Report

Attached for your information is a copy of the Watertown Student Lunch Program report. (See Attachment C.)

Mr. Todd LoFrese, Director of Operations/Technology and Ms. Maggie Dreher, Food Service Director, are present this evening to give a presentation on the student lunch program.

6. Residency Policy

The Superintendent will give a report to the Board regarding residency issues that have taken place during this school year.

7. NEASC Accreditation

At the December Board of Education meeting, the Superintendent will offer an in-depth report on the NEASC Accreditation (New England Association of Schools and Colleges). Mr. Thad Hasbrouck and the high school administration will make a presentation at that time.

J. Report from the Chairman

1. Reconstitute Sub-committees

2. Appoint school liaisons

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

a. Consideration of Approval of Names on Bank Accounts

It is recommended that the Board approve of the change of names on the bank accounts to include Mr. Todd A. Griffin, Board Secretary.

b. Consideration of Approval of Acceptance of Gift

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Lawson, would like to donate National Geographic Magazines in hardbound binders at an approximate cost of $100.00 to the Social Studies department at Swift Middle School.

It is recommended that the Board accept this generous gift and a letter of thanks to be sent to the donor.

L. Future Agenda Items

M. Public Participation

N. Executive Session

Personnel Matter

WEA Arbitration

O. Adjournment