Agenda

WATERTOWN BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING

WATERTOWN HIGH SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY CENTER

Monday, May 8, 2006 – 7:30 PM

A. Convene Regular Meeting - 7:30 PM

B. Salute to the Flag

C. Recognition

The Board of Education wishes to recognize the following students from Judson School who were Invention Convention State winners:

Ayame Whitfield, Grade 3, $50 gift certificate and an Encarta program

Sara Swlimovshi, Grade 4, $50 gift certificate and an Encarta program

Adam Kuegler, Grade 5, $50 gift certificate and an Encarta program

Rachel Quidcquaro, Grade 3, $100 savings bond and a certificate from AT&T

State Poster Winners for Good Citizenship:

Victoria Gravel, First Place – Save Our Soldiers

Kathleen Soncgo, Honorable Mention – People Donating Blood

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 24, 2006

I. Superintendent's Recommendations and Report

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

a. Mr. Anthony Antonucci to the position of Systemwide Professional Development coordinator for the 2006-2007 school year at a contractual stipend of $2,902.00.

b. Ms. Sammi Brooks to the position of One to One Paraprofessional (Category #1 – One on One Sp Ed Program) at Judson School starting May 3, 2006 for 30.0 hours paid per week at an hourly rate of $11.45.

c. Mr. Leonard Bruno to the position of Social Studies Coordinator at Watertown High School for the 2006-2007 school year at a contractual stipend of $2,411.00.

d. Ms. Joanne Chenkus to the position of Foreign Language Coordinator at Watertown High School for the 2006-2007 school year at a contractual stipend of $2,411.00.

e. Mr. Thomas Hogrefe to the position of Science Coordinator at Swift Middle School for the 2006-2007 school year at a contractual stipend of $1,710.00.

f. Ms. Monica Kreuzer to the position of Science Coordinator at Watertown High School for the 2006-2007 school year at a contractual stipend of $2,411.00.

g. Ms. June Legge to the position of Director of Summer School for the 2006 Summer School at Watertown High School at a salary of $3,500.00.

h. Ms. Betsy Mark to the position of Systemwide K-12 Science Coordinator for the 2006-2007 school year at a contractual stipend of $2,903.00.

i. Mr. Thomas Mathews to the position of Vo-Ed 9-12 coordinator at Watertown High School for the 2006-2007 school year at a contractual stipend of $2,411.00.

j. Ms. Sally Rinaldi to the position of Systemwide Mathematics Coordinator K-12 for the 2006-2007 school year at a contractual stipend of $2,903.00.

k. Ms. Louisa Gae Smith to the position of Mathematics Coordinator at Watertown High School for the 2006-2007 school year at a contractual stipend of $2,411.00.

l. Mr. Stephen Sorriero to the position of Systemwide Physical Education Coordinator K-12 for the 2006-2007 school year at a contractual stipend of $2,411.00.

m. Ms. Colleen Spieler to the position of English Coordinator at Watertown High School for the 2006-2007 school year at a contractual stipend of $2,411.00.

n. Mr. Vito J. Taccardi to the position of Math Coordinator at Swift Middle School for the 2006-2007 school year at a contractual stipend of $1,710.00.

o. Ms. Carole Weaver to the position of English Coordinator at Swift Middle School for the 2006-2007 school year at a contractual stipend of $1,710.00.

p. Ms. Donna Wright to the position of Systemwide Art Coordinator K-12 for the 2006-2007 school year at a contractual stipend of $2,411.00.

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

a. Ms. Barbara Mordenti from the position of Board Clerk effective May 29, 2006 for personal reasons.

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

a. Ms. Lisa Rommel from the position of Assistant Principal of Swift Middle School to Grade 6 Administrator at Heminway Park School effective July 1, 2006 at a contractual salary of $93,200.00 which is Step 4 of the Watertown Administrator’s Association’s contract.

4. Swift Middle School Construction Project Update

Mr. Todd LoFrese will present to the Board an update and timeline on the Swift Middle School construction project.

5. 2006-2007 Budget Update

The Superintendent will share with the Board an update on the 2006-2007 budget and the action taken in Hartford.

6. Pre-school Partnership Update

The Superintendent will share with the Board an update on the partnership with the area pre-schools and the Board of Education.

7. Education Trust Fund Update

The Superintendent will share with the Board an update on the Watertown Education Trust Fund. A public hearing has been scheduled for May 15, 2006 at 6:45 p.m. at the Watertown High School technology center.

8. Artwork on Display

The artwork on display this evening was done by the following young artists:

Charles Franz, Kindergarten, John Trumbull School

Delaney Stokes, Grade 1, John Trumbull School

Karina Mancini, Grade 2, John Trumbull School

Paula Atallah, Grade 3, Judson School

Zac Brown, Grade 4, Polk School

Victoria Ouellette, Grade 5, Polk School

Blerona Asipi, Grade 6, Heminway Park School

Elise Robison, Grade 7, Swift Middle School

Rebecca Pope, Grade 8, Swift Middle School

Elizabeth Sledz, Grade 10, Watertown High School

Andrew Miceli, Grade 11, Watertown High School

Clare Rafferty, Grade 11, Watertown High School

Thang Tran, Grade 12, Watertown High School

9. Spring Student Art Exhibits

Student artwork will be on exhibit the following dates:

John Trumbull School – May 30th and 31st at 6:30 p.m.

Judson School – May 23rd at 6:00 p.m.

Polk School – May 24th at 5:00 p.m.

Heminway Park School – June 12th

Swift Middle School, March 2006, Youth Art Month Hallway Display

Watertown High School – June 1st at 6:30 p.m.

J. Report from the Chairman

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

a. Consideration of Approval of Medical Leaves of Absence

1. Ms. Jodie Angiolini, Special Education teacher at John Trumbull Primary School, requests a childbearing leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act, with use of accumulated sick days, effective September 25, 2006, with an anticipated return to work on January 2, 2007.

It is recommended that the Board approve of a childbearing leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act for Ms. Jodie Angiolini, Special Education teacher at John Trumbull Primary School, effective September 25, 2006 with use of accumulated sick days and an anticipated return to work on January 2, 2007 and with a medical doctor’s note to return.

2. Ms. Valerie Sassu, Special Education teacher at Watertown High School, requests a medical leave of absence commencing May 9, 2006 for approximately three to four weeks, with use of accumulated sick time and a medical doctor’s note to return.

It is recommended that the Board approve of a medical leave of absence for Ms. Valerie Sassu, Special Education teacher at Watertown High School, commencing May 9, 2006 for approximately three to four weeks, with use of accumulated sick time and a medical doctor’s note to return.

b. Consideration of Approval of Acceptance of Gifts

1. O&G Industries wishes to donate the concrete for the track storage building, approximately 25 cubic yards, with a value of $2,500.00 to the Watertown Public Schools.

2. Alpha Concrete Company wishes to donate the forms and associated hardware for the concrete foundation for the Track Storage Building at the Mills Complex with an approximate value of $700.00.

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

L. Future Agenda Items and Board Members’ Comments

M. Public Participation

N. Executive Session

Personnel Matter

O. Adjournment