Agenda

WATERTOWN BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING

WATERTOWN HIGH SCHOOL

***LIBRARY***

Monday, June 26, 2006 – 7:30 PM

A. Convene Regular Meeting - 7:30 PM

B. Salute to the Flag

C. Recognition

a. The Board of Education wishes to recognize the following winners in the Superintendent’s CAPSS Awards from Heminway Park School. The high school and middle school participated last fall. Awards are based on community service and service to others; academic prowess; and leadership service to the school community.

Ellen Kalnins

William Crotty

b. The Board of Education wishes to recognize the following Heminway Park School Parent Group officers for their outstanding contributions during the school year to the school while serving in a leadership position:

Valerie Petrillo, President

Noreen Prince, Co-Vice President

Angela Quicquaro, Co-Vice President

Laree Davino, Secretary

Michelle Spagnoletti, Treasurer

c. The Board of Education wishes to recognize Ms. Janice Curulla-Pond, Principal of Heminway Park School, on her retirement after 34.4 years of dedication and commitment to the students, staff and community in the Watertown Public Schools.

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, Mary Dzioba, Acting 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 – June 12, 2006

I. Superintendent's Recommendations and Report

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

a. Ms. Diane Andrew to the position of school nurse (RN) at Judson School effective for the 2006-2007 school year, being hired at an annual salary of $27,881.00.

b. Mr. Charles F. Beliveau to the seasonal position of General Maintenance Assistant, work duties to be assigned by the Facilities Manager, for 40 hours per week, effective from June 14, 1006 through August 31, 2006, at an hourly rate of $9.00.

c. Mr. Gregory Chere to the seasonal position of General Maintenance Assistant, work duties to be assigned by the Facilities Manager, for 40 hours per week, effective from June 12, 2006 through August 31, 2006, at an hourly rate of $9.00.

d. Miss Kathleen Ciarlo to the position of Yellow Team Leader at Swift Middle School for the 2006-2007 school year at a contractual stipend of $1,710.00.

e. Ms. Kathleen Culkin to the position of Crimson Team Leader at Swift Middle School for the 2006-2007 school year at a contractual stipend of $1,710.00.

f. Ms. Laura DiNapoli to the position of Girls’ Softball 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.

g. Mr. Brian Gaulzetti to the seasonal position of General Maintenance Assistant, work duties to be assigned by the Facilities Manager, for 40 hours per week, effective from June 12, 2006 through August 31, 2006, at an hourly rate of $9.00.

h. Mr. Andrew Hennessey to the position of Social Studies Coordinator at Swift Middle School for the 2006-2007 school year at a contractual stipend of $1,710.00.

i. Ms. Joan Lagno to the position of Systemwide Speech and Hearing Coordinator K-12 for the 2006-2007 school year at a contractual stipend of $2,411.00.

j. Mr. Jason Lane to the seasonal position of General Maintenance Assistant, work duties to be assigned by the Facilities Manager, for 40 hours per week, effective June 12, 2006 through August 31, 2006, at an hourly rate of $9.00.

k. Ms. Judith Moeller to the position of Systemwide Reading and Language Arts Coordinator K-12 for the 2006-2007 school year at a contractual stipend of $2,903.00.

l. Mr. Victor Preato to the seasonal position of General Maintenance Assistant, work duties to be assigned by the Facilities Manager, for 40 hours per week, effective from June 12, 2006 through August 31, 2006, at an hourly rate of $9.00.

m. Mr. Max McLenna to the seasonal position of General Maintenance Assistant, work duties to be assigned by the Facilities Manager, for 40 hours per week, effective from June 12, 2006 through August 31, 2006, at an hourly rate of $9.00.

n. Mr. James McEvoy to the position of Boy’s Baseball Coach at Swift Middle School for the 2005-2006 school year at a contractual stipend of $2,089.00 payable at the end of the season.

o. Ms. Holly Krayeske to the position of Business Education teacher at Watertown High School effective for the 2006-2007 school year, being hired on Step 2, 1 year of experience, Masters Degree, at a contractual salary of $39,930.00.

p. Mr. Dane Street to the position of National Honor Society Advisor for the 2005-2006 school year at a contractual stipend of $1,575.00.

q. The following individuals have been appointed to positions in the 2006 Summer Reading and Language Arts Program at John Trumbull Primary School:

Special Education Teachers/15 days 3 hour program $1,350.00

Cindy Murphy

Layne Allison

Sarah Pannone

Regular Education Teachers/15 days 3 hour program $1,350.00

Diane Gaulzetti

Janet Sweetland

Speech/Language Pathologist/15 days 3 hour program $1,350.00

Lauren Whittemore

Occupational & Physical Therapist Services - $44.00 per hour

Children’s Therapy Services

Paraprofessionals – 45 hour program, hourly rate per contract

Colleen Ferreira

Marisa Sinopoli

Annamarie Davino

Kathy Pilecki

Sharon St. Martin

Pat Mennis

Dianne Bigham

Interns – 45 hour program - $405.00

Heather Murphy

Stephanie St. Martin

Christopher DeLauretis

Melissa Wright

Tanya Palmer

School Nurse/15 days 3 hour program - $1,350.00

Lynn Kelly

Secretary - salary $450.00

Marilyn Ebreo

r. Ms. Lauren Liberatore to the position of long-term substitute art teacher at Judson School and John Trumbull Primary School effective August 28, 2006 through December 31, 2006, being hired at $65.00 per diem for the first ten days, and on the eleventh day, first step of the teacher’s contract at a salary of $35,350.00 prorated.

s. Mr. Connor Rafferty to the seasonal position of General Maintenance Assistant, work duties to be assigned by the Facilities Manager, effective from July 3, 2006 through August 31, 2006, for 40 total weekly hours, at an hourly rate of $9.00.

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

a. Ms. Elizabeth Tracey from the position of grade 4 teacher at Polk School to ½ kindergarten and ½ day – Day Care Component Program at John Trumbull Primary School effective with the 2006-2007 school year.

b. Ms. Susan Hourihan from the position of .6 art teacher to 1.0 art teacher systemwide effective with the 2006-2007 school year.

c. Ms. Donna Wright from the position of .8 art teacher to 1.0 art teacher systemwide effective with the 2006-2007 school year.

d. Mr. Luigi Velardi from the position of Custodian 2nd shift at John Trumbull Primary School to Custodian 2nd shift at Swift Middle School effective June 5, 2006.

e. Ms. Diana DeBiase from .37 Special Ed Parochial School teacher to full-time grade 6 teacher at Heminway Park School effective with the 2006-2007 school year.

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

a. Ms. Kay Schanbacher from the position of Family/Consumer Science Teacher at Swift Middle School effective at the end of the 2005-2006 school year for the purpose of retirement.

4. Town Council Request - $600,000 State Grant

The Town Council, at their June 19, 2006 meeting, requested if the Board of Education would give the Town control and maintenance of property currently under the Board of Education’s jurisdiction if the $600,000 State Grant was used to develop and upgrade such property for athletic fields. For example, the property at Watertown High School, west of the Mills complex, could be a potential site. The Council would also like copies of the Board of Education’s minutes when this item is discussed. (See Attachment A.)

5. Staffing Update 2006-2007

The Superintendent of Schools will give a staffing update for the 2006-2007 school year.

J. Report from the Chairman

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

a. Consideration of Approval of Wellness Policy – Second Reading

The Wellness Policy was presented to the Board of Education for the first reading at its meeting on June 12, 2006. The Policy & Labor Committee reviewed the Wellness Policy at its meeting on May 25, 2006. It is presented tonight for the second reading and for full Board approval. (See Attachment B.)

It is recommended that the Board approve of the Wellness Policy effective July 1, 2006.

b. Consideration of Approval of Swift Building Project / Furniture/Equipment Submittal – Second Reading

The furniture/equipment submittal for the Swift building project was presented to the Board of Education for the first reading at its meeting on June 12, 2006. It is presented this evening for the second reading and for full Board approval. Mr. Todd LoFrese is here tonight to answer any questions and provide information.

It is recommended that the Board approve of the Swift Building Project / Furniture/Equipment Submittal. (See Attachment C.)

c. Consideration of Approval of Swift Building Project / Technology Submittal – Second Reading

The technology submittal for the Swift building project was presented to the Board of Education for the first reading at its meeting on June 12, 2006. It is presented this evening for the second reading and for full Board approval. Mr. Todd LoFrese is here tonight to answer any questions and provide information.

It is recommended that the Board approve of the Swift Building Project / Technology Submittal. (See Attachment D.)

d. Consideration of Approval of Acceptance of Gifts

1. Ms. Cheryl Zuraitis, on behalf of the Junior Woman’s Club, would like to donate a check in the amount of $500.00 to Watertown High School to be used for the auditorium lighting.

2. Ms. Jan Taschner would like to donate a computer monitor, mouse, and keyboard with an approximate value of $125.00 to the Art Department at Watertown High School.

3. Ms. Lydia Gomez would like to donate four computer monitors with an approximate value of $400.00 to the Art Department at Watertown High School.

L. Future Agenda Items and Board Members’ Comments

M. Public Participation

N. Executive Session

Personnel Matter

Pending Litigation

O. Adjournment