Agenda

WATERTOWN BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING

WATERTOWN HIGH SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY CENTER

Monday, December 12, 2005 – 7:30 PM

A. Convene Regular Meeting - 7:30 PM

B. Salute to the Flag

C. Recognition

1. The Board of Education would like to recognize the first-place winner and honorable mention winner in the 2005 holiday greeting card contest. This year the contest was held in grades 7-8. The contest is held in a different grade level each year.

The first-place winner in the 2005 holiday greeting card contest is Thomas Szarkowicz, grade 7 student at Swift Middle School. The Board of Education would like to present Thomas with a certificate of excellence and a $50 savings bond from the Rotary Club.

The honorable mention winner is Elizabeth Miske, grade 7 student at Swift Middle School.

2. The Board of Education would also like to recognize a grade 6 student at Heminway Park School for heroism. This student prevented another student from choking during lunch time. If Joshua Smith would like to come forward, the Board would like to present him with a Certificate of Excellence for heroism.

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, Todd Griffin, Chair

2. Athletics Committee, Chris Lafferty, Chair

3. Budget Committee, Todd Griffin, Chair

4. Curriculum & Instruction Committee, Gina Calabrese, Chair

5. Facilities Committee, Rich Mazzamaro, Chair

6. Policy and Labor Committee, Maureen Caine, Chair

7. Cablevision, James Marks

8. PBC Representative, Rich Mazzamaro

G. Communications - Secretary

H. Minutes

1. Regular Board of Education Meeting – November 28, 2005

I. Superintendent's Recommendations and Report

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

a. Mr. Jeffrey Collins to the position of Girls’ Assistant Swimming Coach at Watertown High School for the 2005-2006 school year at a contractual stipend of $1,593.00 payable at the end of the season.

2. First Reading - Coca-Cola Company Proposal – (Information Only – No Action Required)

Board of Education members have received, under separate cover, a copy of a proposal from the Coca-Cola Company with the Watertown Board of Education. This proposal is presented for the first reading tonight.

3. Watertown High School Accreditation Report (NEASC) – (Information Only – No Action Required)

Principal Thad Hasbrouck, and the NEASC committee chairs Michael Watson and Mary Lou Kuegler, are present this evening to give a report on the recommendations made by NEASC in the Watertown High School Accreditation Report.

4. Student Artwork on Display

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

Catherine Howieson, Grade 2, John Trumbull Primary School

Kacey Mastropietro, Grade 5, Judson School

Megan Edmondson, Grade 3, Polk School

Annalisa DiNicola, Grade 6, Heminway Park School

Kayla Orcutt, Grade 8, Swift Middle School

Megan Tucker, Grade 12, Watertown High School

J. Report from the Chairman

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

a. Consideration of Approval of Job Descriptions – Second Reading

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 were presented to the Board for the first reading at its meeting on November 28, 2005 and are presented this evening for the second reading and for full board approval.

(See Attachments A and B.)

It is recommended that the Board approve of the presented job descriptions for Director of Operations and the Media Consultant.

b. Consideration of Approval of Acceptance of Gifts

1. The Community Crusade for Children, Inc. “Kiducation”, wishes to donate $101.25 to the Watertown Public Schools. This money was generated from the donation containers at Rite Aid.

2. The Siemon Company wishes to donate $1,000.00 to the intramural program at Heminway Park School.

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

c. Consideration of Approval of Increase in School Lunch Prices

It is recommended that the Board approve of a twenty-five cents increase in school lunch prices effective January 2, 2006. The lunch prices in the elementary and primary grades will increase from $2.00 to $2.25. The middle and high school lunch prices will increase from $2.50 to $2.75. Lunch prices for teachers and all school personnel will also increase by twenty-five cents.

L. Future Agenda Items and Board Members’ Comments

M. Public Participation

N. Executive Session

Cafeteria Negotiations

O. Adjournment