Agenda
WATERTOWN BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
WATERTOWN HIGH SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY CENTER
Monday, February 27, 2006 – 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 three Swift Middle School students who participated and became winners in an essay contest on patriotism that was judged by the V.F.W. Post #5157 and present each student with a certificate of Celebration of Excellence.
Kathryn Scannell, Grade 8, First Place Winner
Camelia Guerrera, Grade 7, Second Place Winner
Alexandra Saraceno, Grade 7, Third Place Winner
Kathryn’s essay also placed third in the district and will go on to be judged at the state level.
2.The Board of Education would like to recognize Margaret Luddy, Little Miss Watertown 2005, and present her with a certificate of Celebration of Excellence.Maggie is a grade 2 student at John Trumbull Primary School.
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 – January 25, 2006
I. Superintendent's Recommendations and Report
1.Appointments – (Information Only – No Action Required)
a.Mr. Darryl Johnson to the position of Boys’ Basketball J.V. Coach at Watertown High School for the 2005-2006 school year at a contractual stipend of $2,089.00 payable at the end of the season.
b.Mr. Eric Lozaw to the position of Assistant Volleyball Coach at Watertown High School for the 2005-2006 school year at a contractual stipend of $1,966.00 payable at the end of the season.
c. Ms. Lisa Mariano to the position of Girls’ Soccer coach at Swift Middle School for the 2005-2006 school year at a contractual stipend of $1,593.00 payable at the end of the season.
d. Mr. John Marburger to the position of Floater Custodian, 2nd shift, effective February 21, 2006 for 8.0 hours paid per day at an hourly rate of $16.22.
e. Ms. Paulina Auclair to the position of Yearbook Advisor at Watertown High School for the 2005-2006 school year at a contractual stipend of $1,877.00.
f. Ms. Kendra DeFrancesco to the position of Distributive Education Club Advisor at Watertown High School for the 2005-2006 school year at a contractual stipend of $1,181.00.
g. Ms. Amanda Geddis to the position of Junior Class Variety Show Co-Advisor at Watertown High School for the 2005-2006 school year at a contractual stipend of $787.50.
h. Ms. Michelle Goldfarb to the position of Junior Class Variety Show Co-Advisor at Watertown High School for the 2005-2006 school year at a contractual stipend of $787.50.
i. Ms. Monica Kreuzer to the position of Assistant Senior Class Advisor at Watertown High School for the 2005-2006 school year at a contractual stipend of $472.00.
j.Mr. Allen Marko to the position of Student Council Advisor at Watertown High School for the 2005-2006 school year at a contractual stipend of $1,788.00.
k.Ms. Colleen Spieler to the position of Senior Class Advisor at Watertown High School for the 2005-2006 school year at a contractual stipend of $1,575.00.
l.Ms. Joan Zimmerman to the position of Future Business Leaders Association Advisor at Watertown High School for the 2005-2006 school year at a contractual stipend of $2,011.00.
m. Mr. Joseph Giannelli to the position of Girls’ Basketball Coach at Swift Middle School for the 2005-2006 school year at a contractual stipend of $2,089.00 payable at the end of the season.
n. Mr. Keith Borkowski to the position of Boys’ Basketball Coach at Swift Middle School for the 2005-2006 school year at a contractual stipend of $2,089.00 payable at the end of the season.
o. Ms. Marianne Pannoni to the position of Pre-School Paraprofessional, Special Ed Program at John Trumbull Primary School, starting February 21, 2006 for 3.0 hours paid per day, at an hourly rate of $11.45.
p. Mr. Tobie Nelson, Jr., to the position of Custodian, 2nd shift, at John Trumbull Primary School, effective February 27, 2006, for 8.0 hours paid per day at an hourly rate of $16.22.
2. Resignations – (Information Only – No Action Required)
a. Mr. Scott Demers from the position of custodian at John Trumbull Primary School, effective March 3, 2006, for personal reasons.
b. Ms. Amy Dawson from the position of one-to-one paraprofessional at John Trumbull Primary School, effective February 20, 2006 for personal reasons.
3. First Reading - Medication Policy – (Information Only – No Action Required)
At its sub-committee meeting on January 25, 2006, the Policy and Labor Sub-committee reviewed the Medication Policy and now recommends it to the full Board for the first Reading. (See Attachment A.)
4. First Reading – Letter to State Representatives Regarding Special Education Expenditures in Connecticut – (Information Only – No Action Required)
Presented tonight to the full Board for the first reading is a draft of a letter to State Senators/State Representatives asking them to take steps in this session of the General Assembly to address the issue of special education expenditures in Connecticut public school districts. (See Attachment B.)
5. Transfer of Funds – (Information Only – No Action Required)
At its meeting on November 22, 2004, the Board took action to reaffirm that the Director of Budget and Financial Planning may continue to make transfers of $2,000 or less between objects without prior Board approval. Attached, for information only, are a number of those transfers. (See Attachment C.)
6. Preschool Program – (Information Only – No Action Required)
On January 25, 2006 I met with approximately twelve area preschool directors to discuss how preschools can work together with the Board of Education to prepare a curriculum that can be used to make a smooth transition from preschool to kindergarten. (See Attachment D.)
7. Superintendent’s Mid-year Report on Goals and Objectives
The Superintendent will present to the Board a report and update on the Superintendent’s 2005-2006 goals and objectives.
8. C.A.B.E. Membership
The Superintendent has requested information from C.A.B.E. (Connecticut Association of Boards of Education) regarding the possible membership for 2006-2007. This information is provided to all Board members. (See Attachment E.)
J. Report from the Chairman
K. Action Items – Adoption of Items to be Approved by Consent
a. Consideration of Approval of Letter Regarding State Mandates – Second Reading – Tabled January 25, 2006
Board Member James Marks has requested that the Board send a letter to our State Representatives and Senators and ask them to do what they can to reduce our burden of state mandates. A draft of this letter was presented for the first reading at the Board of Education’s meeting on January 9, 2006. The letter is presented this evening for the second reading and for full Board approval. (See Attachment F.)
b. Consideration of Approval of Acceptance of Gifts
1. The Bill Wildman Floor Covering Company wishes to donate remnants with an approximate value of $5,112.00 to the Watertown Public Schools. These remnants can be used for art projects, pads for sitting, and area rugs, etc.
2. Ms. Maria Guerrera, on behalf of the Siemon Company, would like to donate $275.00 to Heminway Park School to help offset the cost for some students to participate in the school’s trip to New York to see The Lion King in May.
3. Mrs. Susan Minicucci would like to donate a box of expanding file pocket folders with an approximate value of $55.00 to the Swift Middle School.
4. The Staples Office Superstore wishes to donate $2,000.00 to the Watertown Public Schools to be used at Watertown High School and Swift Middle School.
It is recommended that the Board accept these generous gifts and letters of thanks to be sent to the donors.
c. Consideration of the Approval of Transfer of Funds
It is recommended that the Board approve of the attached transfer of funds. (See Attachment G.)
d. Consideration of the Approval of Out of Country Trip to France
Ms. Mary Jane Miller, French teacher at Watertown High School, requests Board approval for an out of country trip to France to visit Paris, Versailles, the Loire/Chateau Valley, the Cliff City of Rocamadour, the Lescaux Paleolithic Caves, Medieval Carcassonne, Provence, Nice and Monoco from April 10, 2007 through April 20, 2007 with approximately 20 students.
Ms. Miller will be the head chaperone and will be accompanied by additional teacher chaperones, one chaperone for every 6 students.
Board members have received a packet of information under separate cover.
e. Discussion and Approval of Proposed 2006-2007 Budget
A copy of the Board of Education’s proposed budget for 2006-2007 with and without membership to C.A.B.E. is attached for discussion and action. The proposed 2006-2007 budget must be provided to the Town by Wednesday, March 1, 2006. (See Attachments H and I.)
L. Future Agenda Items and Board Members’ Comments
M. Public Participation
N. Executive Session
Litigation Matter
Personnel Matter
O. Adjournment
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