Agenda

WATERTOWN BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING

WATERTOWN HIGH SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY CENTER

Monday, MARCH 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 Mr. William Knox for the many years of service he has provided to the Watertown Recreation Swim Team.A plaque to recognize Mr. Knox will be installed in the pool lobby in the area of the original Reinhold dedication plaque.If Bill would please come forward, the Board of Education would like to present to him a Certificate of Celebration.

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 – March 13, 2006

I. Superintendent's Recommendations and Report

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

a.Mr. Keith Borkowski to the position of Athletic Director at Swift Middle School for the 2005-2006 school year at a contractual stipend of $2,211.00 payable at the end of the season.

b.Mr. Keith Borkowski to the position of Varsity Softball 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.

c.Mr. Leonard Bruno to the position of Varsity Golf 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.

d.Ms. Laurel Fisher to the position of One to One Paraprofessional, Category #1, Special Ed Program at Polk School, starting March 30, 2006 for 20.0 hours paid per week at an hourly rate of $11.45.

e.Mr. Alex Hudimatch to the position of Boys’ Junior Varsity Track 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.

f.Mr. Kris Kuegler to the position of Girls’ Varsity Track Coach at Watertown High School for the 2005-2006 school year at a contractual stipend of $3,071.00 payable at the end of the season.

g.Mr. Edward A. Lopes to the position of J. V. Baseball 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.

h.Mr. Eric Miller to the position of Boys’ Varsity Tennis 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.

i.Mr. Roger Ouellette to the position of Varsity Baseball 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.

j.Mr. George Palomba to the position of Junior Varsity Softball 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.

k.Mr. John Petruzzello to the position of Freshman Baseball 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.

l.Mr. Dane Street to the position of Boys’ Varsity Track Coach at Watertown High School for the 2005-2006 school year at a contractual stipend of $2,949.00 payable at the end of the season.

m.Mr. Peter Tomsheck to the position of Girls’ Varsity Tennis 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.

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

a. Ms. Patricia Deer from the position of Guidance Counselor at Watertown High School, effective June 30, 2006, for personal reasons.

b. Mrs. Amanda Geddis from the position of Science/Biology/Chemistry teacher at Watertown High School, effective June 30, 2006, to seek another position.

c. Mr. Richard Martinez from the position of Guidance Counselor at Watertown High School, effective June 30, 2006, for personal reasons.

3. Transfers – (Information Only – No Action Required)

a. Ms. Natalie Daniels from One to One Paraprofessional at Judson School to One to One Paraprofessional, Category #1 Special Ed Program, at John Trumbull Primary School, effective March 27, 2006 for 30.0 hours paid per week, at an hourly rate of $13.34.

4. Watertown Education Enrichment Trust Fund – First Reading

The Watertown Education Enrichment Trust Fund is presented this evening for the first reading. This fund was reviewed by Attorney Franklin Pilicy. (See Attachment A.)

The purpose of this fund is to:

1.) Make mini-grants available to teachers and students to cultivate the appreciation of nature;

2.) Experiment and explore choices for better health and fitness for self community;

3.) Preserve oneself and the world around us; and

4.) Provide opportunities for staff, students, and the community to enhance the appreciation of the arts.

5. 2006-2007 Budget Update

The Superintendent will present to the Board an update on the 2006-2007 budget and the calendar of events for the budget. (See Attachment B.)

6. Swift Spring Sports

Administration from Swift Middle School will give an update on the spring sports at Swift Middle School.

J. Report from the Chairman

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

a. Consideration of Approval of Acceptance of Gifts

1. Mrs. Susan Minicucci wishes to donate 7 used desk organizers and 5 notebooks of various sizes at an approximate cost of $50.00 to Swift Middle School.

2. The Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference, Inc. wishes to donate a check in the amount of $500.00 to the Athletic Department at Watertown High School.

3. Mr. Ron Webb wishes to donate business books with an approximate value of $2,000.00 to the Business Department at Watertown High School.

4.Ms. Mary Colangelo, Board member, wishes to donate a 17” flatbed scanner with Mira Scan Driver and Textbridge OCR software with an estimated value of $250.00 to the Watertown Public Schools.

5. The Watertown Public School Education Foundation wishes to donate the following grant awards to the Watertown Public Schools:

Heminway Park School:

Rebecca Borbas, Purchase of 3 Trombones - $975.00;

Paulette Koosed, Good Behavior Club - $500.00;

Judson School:

Jennifer Guerrera, Kidspiration Computer Programs - $895.00;

Jennifer Longo, Teacher Resource Books for Reading - $300.00;

John Trumbull Primary School:

Laurie M. Hudson, “Building Readers” Subscription - $300.00;

Lauren O’Brien, Clicker 5 Computer Program - $999.00;

Beth Wolf, Kidspiration Computer Programs - $895.00;

Swift Middle School:

Lisa Rommel, “Through the Looking Glass” - $500.00.

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

b. Consideration of Approval of Medical Leave of Absence

Ms. Irene Cruess, Preschool/Intervention Teacher at John Trumbull Primary School, requests a medical leave of absence commencing May 1, 2006 through the remainder of the 2005-2006 school year, with use of accumulated sick time.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve of a medical leave of absence for Ms. Irene Cruess, Preschool/Intervention Teacher at John Trumbull Primary School, commencing May 1, 2006 through the remainder of the 2005-2006 school year, with use of accumulated sick time and a medical doctor’s note to return.

c. Consideration of Approval of Grade Six Administrator’s Job Description and Contractual Salary

At its committee meeting on March 21, 2006, the Policy and Labor Committee reviewed a proposal, presented by the Superintendent, for a new job description and contractual salary range for a sixth grade administrator to replace the present sixth grade principal’s position upon its vacancy because of retirement. This new job description is a

two-year position and the sixth grade administrator will move to Swift Middle School as an assistant principal when all sixth grade students are relocated to Swift after the completion of the renovation to the school. (See Attachment C.)

It is recommended that the Board approve of the job description and contractual salary for a sixth grade administrator effective July 1, 2006.

d. Consideration of Approval of Track Storage Building

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve of the addition of a track storage building at the Watertown High School Mills Complex, contingent upon necessary Town departmental and Board of Education approval.

e. Consideration of Approval of Concession Stand Addition

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve of an addition to the concession stand at the Watertown High School Mills Complex, contingent upon necessary town departmental and Board of Education approval.

L. Future Agenda Items and Board Members’ Comments

M. Public Participation

N. Executive Session

Personnel Matter

O. Adjournment