Agenda

WATERTOWN BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING

WATERTOWN HIGH SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY CENTER

Monday, April 24, 2006 – 7:30 PM

A. Convene Regular Meeting - 7:30 PM

B. Salute to the Flag

C. Recognition

The Board of Education would like to recognize Mr. Alexander Germain, grade 12 student at Watertown High School, for All American – Swim. If Mr. Germain would please come forward, the Board would like to present him with a Celebration of Excellence certificate.

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 – April 10, 2006

I. Superintendent's Recommendations and Report

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

a. Mr. Joseph Walluck to the position of Boys’ Assistant Varsity Soccer Coach at Watertown High School for the 2005-2006 school year at a contractual stipend of $1,719.00 payable at the end of the season.

c. Mr. Joseph Walluck to the position of Girls’ Junior Varsity Track Coach at Watertown High School for the 2005-2006 school year at a contractual stipend of $1,844.00 payable at the end of the season.

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

a. Ms. Kathleen Kottwitz from the position of Business Education teacher at Watertown High School effective June 30, 2006 for the purpose of relocating out of state.

b. Ms. Eleanor Roxby from the position of Grade 4 Teacher at Polk School effective June 30, 2006 for the purpose of retirement.

3. Update on 2006-2007 Budget

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

J. Report from the Chairman

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

a. Consideration of Approval of Use of Beepers (Paging Devices)/Cellular Phones – Second Reading

The policy for use of beepers (paging devices)/cellular phones in the schools was presented to the Board at its meeting on April 10, 2006 for the first reading. This policy was reviewed by the Policy and Labor Committee at its meeting on Wednesday, April 5, 2006 and is presented tonight for the second reading and for Board approval.

(See Attachment A.)

It is recommended that the Board approve of the policy for use of beepers (paging devices)/cellular phones in the schools effective with the 2006-2007 school year.

b. Consideration of Approval to Allow St. John The Evangelist Church Permission To Use Schools in 2006-2007 To Conduct Religious Education Classes

Ms. Theresa N. Morgado, Director of Religious Education, is requesting permission for St. John The Evangelist Church to conduct religious education classes, during the 2006-2007 catechetical year, at John Trumbull and Fletcher Judson Elementary Schools. This has been permitted for the past thirty-three years.

It is recommended that the Board approve of granting permission to St. John The Evangelist Church to conduct religious education classes, during the 2006-2007 catechetical year, at John Trumbull and Fletcher Judson elementary schools.

L. Future Agenda Items and Board Members’ Comments

M. Public Participation

N. Executive Session

O. Adjournment