Watertown Board of Education

Regular Meeting

Minutes

Meeting Date: March 27, 2006

Meeting Time: 7:30 p.m.

Meeting Place: Watertown High School Technology Center

Members Present: Mr. Todd Griffin, Board Secretary

Ms. Gina Calabrese, Board member

Ms. Mary Colangelo, Board member

Mr. Chris Lafferty, Board member

Mr. Thomas Lambert, Board member

Mr. Richard Mazzamaro, Board member

Dr. Joseph Erardi Jr., Superintendent of Schools

Dr. Philip Pelosi, Assistant Superintendent of Schools

Ms. Amelia Grover, Dir. of Budget and Financial Planning

Ms. Betsy Hackett, Director of Special Services

Mr. Todd LoFrese, Director of Operations

Ms. Kace Duplissie, PTA/PTO Representative

Absent: Ms. Mary Dzioba, Board Chairperson

Ms. Maureen Caine, Vice Chairperson

Mr. James Marks, Board member

Mr. Matthew Dzioba, W.H.S. Student Representative

Press: Jim Taylor, Town Times

Guests: Mr. William Knox

Other interested citizens: Thad Hasbrouck, Kathleen Scully, Judy White, Kris Kuegler, Sandy Greenwood, Whitey Greenwood, Bob Grady and Fran Palmer.

A. Convene Regular Meeting - 7:30 PM

Mr. Griffin convened the Regular Board of Education meeting at 7:30 p.m.

B. Salute to the Flag

Mr. Griffin led the salute to the Flag.

C. Recognition

Mr. Griffin: Good evening. Tonight we have a recognition so I would like to defer to Dr. Erardi.

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.

Dr. Erardi: Thank you, Mr. Griffin. I’d like to ask Mr. William Knox to stand so our cameras and our viewing audience can see you. Mr. Knox, the Board of Education would like to recognize you for the decades of service provided to the Watertown Recreation Swim Team. A plaque to recognize you will be installed in the pool lobby in the area of the original Reinhold dedication.

I had a chance to say a few words to you before this meeting but I expressed to you, and I’d like to share it publicly, that in the last three or four weeks as this has been put together for you, just dozens and dozens of people and with only kind words and words of gratitude for the service that you have given to, probably thousands of swimmers. I’d like to defer at this time to Mr. Lafferty who would like to share a few remarks as an individual of the Board and for the Board.

Mr. Lafferty: Thank you, Dr. Erardi. If you ever had the privilege to work with Bill, you’ll understand that coaching is a very fitting job seeing as both that he is a kid at heart and he’s not afraid to show that. I guess what I want to talk about is Bill’s volunteer work. As a High School swim team member from 2000-2004, Bill was there until my junior and senior year just volunteering at meets and helping out, giving swimmers advice and I have to say, as a swimmer, he gave me some of the best advice that I will never forget. I certainly appreciate everything you’ve done for me as a swimmer. For the past two years I have been volunteering as a swim coach for the High School and Bill has always been there to help me along as a young coach in my first coaching days, and making sure that I was doing my job right. He certainly was there to give me some of the best advice I’ve ever received. Bill, I really appreciate what you have done for me and just looking around tonight at this crowd, I think this is only a fraction of the people who you have ever helped are here tonight and so many more would love to. You have really made a difference in a lot of people’s lives and we all respect and we all thank you very much. Thank you.

Ms. Colangelo: Bill, I would like to say thank you on behalf of my grandchildren, who you taught, the Ways, Thomas and Jennifer. I just thank you for everything that you have done for us.

Dr. Erardi: The Board of Education has prepared a Celebration of Excellence Certificate which reads:

“Awarded to William Knox for the many years of service with the Watertown Recreation Swim Team.”

On behalf of the Board of Education, congratulations.

Mr. Knox: Dr. Erardi, Mr. Chairman of the Board, members of the Board and friends and family, I’m truly honored by your certificate of appreciation. I just want you to know that it has been my real pleasure to be able to work with these wonderful children and now some of these wonderful adults over all these years. It’s really been my pleasure to do this. Thank you very much.

D. Public Participation

No one wished to address the Board at this time.

Report from Student Council Representative – Mr. Matthew Dzioba

Mr. Dzioba was absent, No Report

Ms. Kace Duplissie, PTA/PTO Representative:

I have several things here. One is from Judson PTA, and they are getting ready for spring activities, field trips and end of year programs. A book fair will be held from April 7-13 with a family night on the 11th. Judson PTA will also be sponsoring a district-wide Internet safety seminar for all parents from all schools in town who are invited to come and see this seminar. The PTA, along with the students and classroom teachers, have put together sixteen baskets to give to children for the spring holiday. Student Council is also running a food drive to benefit the Watertown Food Bank. The PTA sponsored an enrichment program, Wind over Wings, an all volunteer organization dedicated to rehabilitating and then releasing injured wildlife back into the environment and to inspiring everyone to want to protect wildlife.

Swift PTSO, at their last meeting, were very adamant about having some kind of graduation either at the High School, or the other suggestion was Veteran’s Park, for you to look into those, but both students and parents really want a graduation. Also at Swift, the nomination of officers will be on April 11. The selection of officers will be on May 17. The eighth graders are going on their Washington trip. Both seventh and eighth graders are going to Holiday Hill on May 30.

At Polk, they are having a book fair the first week of May. The Yearbook Club of thirty-five students selected their cover. Each year they take from the student body art that they have brought in and this year’s winner is a new student to Polk, from Mr. Pflomm’s class, Jill Park from fifth grade. We had twenty-six people that entered and they worked very, very hard. Also, Polk is sponsoring a golf tournament June 16, at Western Hills. Breakfast and lunch will be served and we would like singles and foursomes. It would be wonderful if everyone could come out and play golf on that Friday morning.

E. Budget Summary – (Information Only – No Action Required)

Mr. Griffin: Next is our Budget Summary. Are there any questions?

The Board did not have any questions.

F. Committee Reports:

1. Advertising Committee, Todd Griffin, Chair

Mr. Griffin stated there was no Report this evening.

2. Athletics Committee, Chris Lafferty, Chair

Mr. Lafferty stated there was no Report this evening.

3. Budget Committee, Todd Griffin, Chair

Mr. Griffin stated there was no Report this evening.

4. Curriculum & Instruction Committee, Gina Calabrese, Chair

Ms. Calabrese stated there was no Report this evening.

5. Facilities Committee, Rich Mazzamaro, Chair

Mr. Mazzamaro: On Monday, March 13, a joint meeting with the Facilities and Athletics Committees was held. Todd LoFrese shared with the Committees an update on two potential projects. The Mills Complex, the first, is the removal of the existing storage container that houses equipment for the Track and Field teams and replace it with a shed. It was explained to the Committees that due to age and weathering, the current storage container no longer adequately protects the equipment it houses. Drawings and plans were given to the Board members. You should have it in your packet tonight. I want to stress to the Board that this project is fully funded through the remaining balance of the Field and Track upgrade project.

Second project proposed is an upgrade to the existing concession stand and those plans include expansion of the cooking area. This project would be a gift from the Youth Football program. Both projects are supported by the Facilities and Athletics Committees as well as Mr. LoFrese, contingent on necessary Town, departmental and Board of Education approval.

I just want to say, personally, that it is not often that you get gifts like this. It will enhance the Mills Complex. It would be great.

6. Policy and Labor Committee, Maureen Caine, Chair

Dr. Erardi: The Policy and Labor Committee did meet last week and the Agenda item they discussed was the Administrator position for the next two years at the Swift Sixth Grade School. It’s on our Agenda later this evening.

7. Cablevision, James Marks

No Report

8. PBC Representative, Rich Mazzamaro

Mr. Mazzamaro stated there was no Report this evening.

9. Education Connection Representative, Mary Dzioba

No Report

G. Communications - Secretary

Mr. Griffin read one piece of correspondence from Mr. Kane. See Attachment 1.

H. Minutes

1. Regular Board of Education Meeting – March 13, 2006

Motion presented by Mr. Mazzamaro, seconded by Mr. Lafferty to accept the regular Board of Education Meeting Minutes of March 13, 2006.

Motion Passed Unanimously

(6-In Favor, 0-Opposed, 0-Abstained)

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.

Dr. Erardi: With Item 4, in your packet of information to prepare for this evening was enclosed for a First Reading for the Watertown Education Enrichment Trust Fund. This trust fund has been brought through the lens of our Town Attorney, Franklin Pilicy. For the sake of our viewing audience and the sake of our audience this evening, the purpose of this fund is to make mini grants available to teachers and students to cultivate the appreciation of nature, to experiment and to explore choices for better health and fitness, for self-community, to preserve oneself in the world around us and to provide opportunities for the staff, students and community to enhance the appreciation of the Arts. This is before the Board for a First Reading and will move to the first meeting in April for Action. Questions at all on the Watertown Education Enrichment Trust Fund?

The Board did not have any questions.

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.)

Dr. Erardi: I have two dates I think are important for the Board of Education to consider. Tomorrow, March 28, the Town Council Finance Sub-Committee will be meeting here at 7:00. The intent of the meeting is to review, one additional time, with Town Department leaders. It is my belief that the majority of the discussion will focus on the Town Budget on Tuesday, March 28.

On Thursday, March 30, I plan to attend the Sub-Committee Finance at 6:30 in the Town Hall Annex. That is when they will be putting together their recommendation for their presentation on April 3 at the Town Council meeting.

6. Swift Spring Sports

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

Dr. Erardi: This is an item that we’ve labored with since September. You have in your packet a handout that I want to bring up to date for you. The second handout that I support and endorse and am recommending to the Board is to reinstate spring sports at Swift. Unfortunately, due to a personal emergency, Ms. Lerz could not be here this evening, but Administration is prepared to speak to the issue. Past history, between Referendums 3 and 4, the Board supported the Administration’s recommendation to eliminate spring sports and we did that with the intent to re-look at the Budget that Ms. Grover has shepherded since September, in January to see if money is available to reinstate spring sports. We reported back to the Board of Education in January and February and shared with the Board of Education that at that particular time and still at this particular time, funds were not available. However, we also spoke about the opportunity and the encouragement of the Administration to coordinate with their Athletic Director and community members to see if they could raise the funds privately, outside of operational fees. The second handout that I share with you is a compilation of a number of different contributors to make the $8,072 needed to move forward with spring sports. There were three private donations, all wishing to remain anonymous. Along with them, Swift Middle School ran a very successful fundraiser with a basketball tournament in January. Along with our school business partnership, Coca-Cola, they have contributed $4,000 in cash. You can see the $8,072 has been raised to go forward with spring sports. The Administration’s recommendation to the Board of Education is to reinstate spring sports without operational fees and allow our softball and baseball teams to begin practices tomorrow. I am hoping that the Board would be willing to take Action on this tonight.

Mr. Lafferty: Dr. Erardi, we need to take Action on this tonight so I will make a Motion to accept.

Ms. Colangelo: Excuse me; we need to add this to the Agenda.

Dr. Erardi: Yes, to the Action Items.

Mr. Griffin: Can I have a Motion to add this to the Agenda?

Motion presented by Mr. Lafferty, seconded by Mr. Mazzamaro to Add an Item to the Agenda as K-f.

Motion Passed Unanimously

(6-In Favor, 0-Opposed, 0-Abstained)

J. Report from the Chairman

Mr. Griffin: Tonight, we have two letters that were prepared for our Representatives, State Senator Lou Deluca and State Representative Sean Williams. I’d like to pass these around for signatures.

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.

Motion presented by Mr. Lafferty, seconded by Mr. Mazzamaro that the Board accept the following gifts with letters of thanks to be sent to the donors.

Motion Passed Unanimously

(6-In Favor, 0-Opposed, 0-Abstained)

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.

Motion presented by Ms. Calabrese, seconded by Ms. Colangelo 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.

Motion Passed Unanimously

(6-In Favor, 0-Opposed, 0-Abstained)

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

Dr. Erardi: At the March 13 meeting, the Board of Education, with regrets, accepted the retirement of Janice Pond. In the past two weeks Administration has met with the Policy and Labor Committee and the Watertown Administrators Association and has met with the Heminway Park School staff. The proposal before the Board of Education this evening recognized two things, the responsibility of a single Administrator at Heminway Park and recognizes that Heminway Park will be closing in two years. The four-page handout that Board members had in their packet and sent forward for the press and the audience. Page 1 is the recommended salary for the Grade 6 Administrator is $2,550 greater than our Assistant Principals and less than our Elementary, Middle and High Schools Principals. The 06-08 proposed salary was reviewed by the Policy and Labor Committee and was sent forward for this evening’s discussion.

Page 2 is a combined job description of the responsibilities that we have for our Assistant Principals and we have for our Principals. The greatest difference on Page 2 is that our Swift Middle School Principal will have oversight for the Grade 6 position. That seemed to make the most sense to us. We think it’s a plan that is solid and a plan that will make a seamless transition from Heminway Park students and staff to Swift Middle School.

The third item, which we thought was an item of integrity, was when we advertised the position we wanted to make sure that we are very clear to the applicant what they are applying for. If we stayed within the same position with an Elementary school Principalship, Grade 6 is part of our Elementary school, we would then be demoting this person after two years. The recommendation before you again, supports the renovation to new Swift Middle School, the two-year process of transition and the autonomy of a single Administrator who will be responsible for Grade 6 in the oversight from Swift.

The last two pages are pages that come from the Administrators Association contract for 06-07, 07-08. If the Board of Education looks in favor of this plan, the Administration would be prepared tomorrow to put together a memorandum of understanding, which I believe has agreement to continue the process. If we do move forward this evening, we will be aggressive with our timeline knowing that the Administrative pool is somewhat limited. If we work our timeline backwards, our goal is to have on or before, a signed contract, in hand by June 1, with a starting date of July 1. June 1 being an important date so that transition between Mrs. Pond’s leadership and the new Administrator coming in would be one that would be understood before the break in the summertime. Dr. Pelosi will have oversight for the hiring committee, which will include parents, teachers and administrators. We are hoping that the Board will be able to receive enough information this evening to take Action on this item tonight.

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.

Motion presented by Mr. Lafferty, seconded by Mr. Mazzamaro to approve of the job description and contractual salary for a Sixth Grade Administrator effective July 1, 2006.

Motion Passed Unanimously

(6-In Favor, 0-Opposed, 0-Abstained)

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.

Mr. LoFrese: Good evening. At your seat this evening, there were two handouts that have a rough sketch of the storage building and a breakdown of the anticipated costs of this project and then another rough sketch of the storage addition to the rear of the existing concession stand for the Pop Warner storage building. In the first case you can see that the financial sheet indicates that there is a total of materials in the amount of about $3,400, and the labor to construct this building would be donated by Kris Kuegler and I think some other gentlemen. We have also estimated about another $5,000 in foundation work. The Public Building Committee has been informed that the Facilities Committee supported this project and likewise at the last Public Building Committee they endorsed moving forward and said that they endorsed this project; provided the necessary Town permits are received and that they receive zoning approval, as well as approval from the Building Inspector and the Fire Marshall.

Motion presented by Mr. Lafferty, seconded by Mr. Mazzamaro 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.

Motion Passed Unanimously

(6-In Favor, 0-Opposed, 0-Abstained)

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.

Motion presented by Mr. Mazzamaro, seconded by Mr. Lafferty 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.

Discussion:

Mr. LoFrese: I’d like to add one thing in regards to that based on how the sketch is. There was a small concern on one corner of the building which was going to be making a narrow passageway between the home stand and the exit to the parking lot. I have spoken to Mr. Guerrera in regards to that and they are willing to make accommodations and changes to their plans as they may be needed to facilitate us having proper egress through that area.

Motion Passed Unanimously

(6-In Favor, 0-Opposed, 0-Abstained)

f. Consideration of Approval of Swift Spring Sports

Motion presented by Mr. Lafferty, seconded by Mr. Mazzamaro to accept the Spring Sports for Swift Middle School.

Discussion:

Dr. Erardi: I would suggest just for the sake of the record Mr. Lafferty, if you are willing to make a friendly amendment to your Motion that the addition is made, without the operational funds from the Board of Education, that it is with private donations and fundraising.

Mr. Lafferty: Do I have to withdraw the Motion?

Dr. Erardi: You could do that.

Mr. Lafferty: I withdraw my original Motion.

Motion presented by Mr. Lafferty, seconded by Mr. Mazzamaro to reinstate the Spring Sports for Swift Middle School without using operational funds.

Motion Passed Unanimously

(6-In Favor, 0-Opposed, 0-Abstained)

L. Future Agenda Items and Board Members’ Comments

Mr. Lafferty: I want to let all of the Board members know that this Saturday, April 1, there will be a rededication ceremony for the track at the Mills Complex. I think it is important that we all know about it, if not attend. The reason being that a few years ago, the room was packed with about fifty track athletes, maybe more, pushing for this thing and it was a huge project and it took a while to get done. A few of you Board members were here at the time when it had to go through so I think it was a major accomplishment for the Board and the Town and this is just one big positive. The dedication ceremony is Saturday at 1:00. I hope to see some of you there because it is something to be proud of.

M. Public Participation - No one wished to address the Board at this time.

N. Executive Session/Personnel Matter

Mr. Griffin stated tonight’s Executive Session is cancelled.

O. Adjournment

Motion presented by Mr. Lafferty, seconded by Mr. Mazzamaro to adjourn the Regular Board of Education Meeting of March 27, 2006

Motion Passed Unanimously

(6-In Favor, 0-Opposed, 0-Abstained)

Meeting adjourned at 8:08 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted

Todd Griffin, Board Secretary

Barbara Mordenti, Board Clerk