Agenda

WATERTOWN BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING

WATERTOWN HIGH SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY CENTER

Monday, MARCH 13, 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 the following Watertown High School students for having been accepted into the New England Music Festival and present each student with a Certificate of Celebration:

Amy Chevalier, Grade 11, Band – Clarinet, and she is also in the 2006 All-State Connecticut High School Band

Arielle Polites, Grade 11, Alto – Chorus

Christopher Sforza, Grade 10, Violin – Orchestra

2. The Board of Education would like to recognize the following Swift Middle School students for having been selected to participate in the CMEA (CT Music Educator’s Association) Northern Region Middle School Music Festival and present each student with a Certificate of Celebration:

Aylin Destan, Grade 8

Isaac Dost, Grade 8

Leo Kasle, Grade 8

Javanna Velazquez, Grade 7

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

9. Education Connection Representative, Mary Dzioba

G. Communications - Secretary

H. Minutes

1. Regular Board of Education Meeting – February 27, 2006

I. Superintendent's Recommendations and Report

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

a. Mr. Jason Calabrese to the position of Boys’ Varsity Basketball Coach at Watertown High School for the 2005-2006 school year at a contractual stipend of $3,564.00 payable at the end of the season.

b. Ms. Marie DeLuca to the position of Cheerleader 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.

c. Ms. Laura DiNapoli to the position of Girls’ Field Hockey Coach at Swift Middle School for the 2005-2006 school year at a contractual stipend of $1,719.00 payable at the end of the season.

d. Mr. Michael Fusco to the position of Assistant Ice Hockey Varsity Coach at Watertown High School for the 2005-2006 school year at a contractual stipend of $2,457.00 payable at the end of the season.

e. Mr. Edward A. Lopes to the position of Girls’ Varsity Basketball Coach at Watertown High School for the 2005-2006 school year at a contractual stipend of $3,442.00 payable at the end of the season.

f. Mr. George Palomba to the position of Assistant Boys’ Basketball Coach at Watertown High School for the 2005-2006 school year at a contractual stipend of $2,579.00 payable at the end of the season.

g. Mr. Brian Stanley to the position of Girls’ Junior Varsity Basketball Coach at Watertown High School for the 2005-2006 school year at a contractual stipend of $2,211.00 payable at the end of the season.

h. Mr. Victor S. Vicenzi, III to the position of Ice Hockey Varsity Coach at Watertown High School for the 2005-2006 school year at a contractual stipend of $3,564.00 payable at the end of the season.

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

a. Ms. Janice Pond from the position of Principal at Heminway Park School after 34.4 years, effective July 1, 2006, for the purpose of retirement.

b. Ms. Linda Ciarleglio from the position of one on one paraprofessional at Judson School, effective March 10, 2006, for personal reasons.

3. Update on 2006-2007 Budget

The Superintendent of Schools will give an update on the 2006-2007 budget.

4. Report on Indoor Air Quality / Tools for School

The Superintendent of Schools and Administration will give an update on Indoor Air Quality / tools for School.

5. Swift Middle School Graduation

The Superintendent of Schools will be discussing the end of year dates and the grade 8 promotion at Swift Middle School. (See Attachment A.)

6. Advertising Campaign

Information regarding a piloting program for the advertising campaign for the Mills Complex to rejuvenate funds is attached and will be discussed by the Superintendent. (See Attachment B.)

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 February 27, 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 February 27, 2006. The letter is presented this evening for the second reading and for full Board approval. (See Attachment C.)

b. Consideration of Approval of Medication Policy – Second Reading

The Medication Policy was presented to the Board of Education for the first reading on February 27, 2006 and is presented this evening for the second reading and for Board approval. The Policy and Labor Sub-committee reviewed the Medication Policy at its January 25, 2006 meeting and recommends it to the full Board for approval. (See Attachment D.)

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

c. Consideration of Approval of Letter to State Representatives Regarding Special Education Expenditures in Connecticut – Second Reading

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 was presented to the Board for the first reading on February 27, 2006. The letter is presented for the second reading tonight and for full Board approval. (See Attachment E.)

It is recommended that the Board approve 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 and authorize the Superintendent to send the letter.

d. Consideration of Approval of Acceptance of Gifts

1. Ms. Marcia Moriarty, English teacher at Swift Middle School, would like to donate two AV screens with an approximate total value of $2,000.00 to the Watertown Public Schools.

2. The following monetary donations have been made to the Board of Education in support of the Read Across America event at John Trumbull Primary School:

Children’s Therapy Center - $500.00

Matty’s Paving - $500.00

Special Effects and Finishes - $250.00

Siemon Company - $250.00

Ledgewood private Preschool - $200.00

BTS Graphics and Printing - $200.00

Watertown Plastics, Inc. - $100.00

Litchfield Bancorp - $50.00

TLC Learning Center - $50.00

Attorney Franklin Pilicy - $25.00

Images Portrait Studio - $100.00

Checkfree Pay Corporation - $250.00

3. The Horns For Kids would like to donate a violin valued at $200.00, a baritone horn valued at $550.00, and another violin valued at $250.00 to the Watertown Public Schools. Ms. Marianne Michaels and Ms. Becky Borbas, music teachers in the Watertown Public Schools, both applied for the award.

4. Ms. Maria Druan, Math Teacher at Swift Middle School, wishes to donate various computer equipment consisting of a Power Mac 6500/250 tower, two monitors, extra keyboard/mouse, and StyleWriter 4100 printer with an estimated value of $500.00 to the Watertown Public Schools.

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

e. Consideration of Approval of Medical Leave of Absence

Ms. Maria DuBois, grade 4 teacher at Polk School, requests a medical leave of absence commencing March 13, 2006 for approximately two months, with use of accumulated sick time.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve of a medical leave of absence for Ms. Maria DuBois, grade 4 teacher at Polk School, commencing March 13, 2006, with use of accumulated sick time, and a medical doctor’s note to return.

f. Consideration of Approval of Non-Renewal of Contract For Tenure Purposes Substitute Teachers

Under C.G.S. substitute teachers who have served up to or worked more than 90 consecutive days under a long-term substitute contract have to be informed that they should consider that their contract would not automatically be renewed.

It is recommended that the Superintendent be authorized to inform the following substitute teachers that their services will not be continued under the tenure laws:

Ms. Wendy Nield

Mr. Robert VanDerzee

This is not any indication of job performance, but only a protection for the district required by law.

L. Future Agenda Items and Board Members’ Comments

M. Public Participation

N. Executive Session

Litigation Matter

Personnel Matter

O. Adjournment