Agenda

WATERTOWN BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING

WATERTOWN HIGH SCHOOL

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Monday, July 24, 2006 – 7:30 PM

A. Convene Regular Meeting - 7:30 PM

B. Salute to the Flag

C. Public Participation

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

E. 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

F. Communications - Secretary

G. Minutes

1. Regular Board of Education Meeting – June 26, 2006

H. Superintendent's Recommendations and Report

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

a. Mr. Eric Bernstein to the position of Assistant Principal at Swift Middle School effective August 14, 2006 being hired on Step 1 of the Watertown Administrator’s Association’s contract for an annual salary of $77,700.00.

b. Mr. Kristopher Boyle to the position of School Psychologist at Swift Middle School for the 2006-2007 school year being hired on Step 2, 1 year of experience, with a Sixth Year Degree, at an annual contractual salary of $42,211.00 plus $2,269.00 for ten extra days, for a total salary of $44,480.00.

c. Ms. Erica Campbell to the position of summer employment through the State General “Workforce Grant” with duties assigned by the Facilities Manager effective July 17, 2006 for 20 total weekly hours at an hourly rate of $7.40.

d. Ms. Lisa Ciampi to the position of Science: Biology/Chemistry teacher at Watertown High School effective for the 2006-2007 school year being hired at Step 4, 3 years of experience, with a Masters Degree, at a contractual annual salary of $43,353.00.

e. Ms. Susan Danaher to the position of Speech/Language Pathologist at Polk School effective for the 2006-2007 school year being hired on Step 9, 10 years of experience, Sixth Year Degree, at an annual contractual salary of $58,183.00.

f. Ms. Lisa Guerrera to the position of Mathematics teacher at Watertown High School effective for the 2006-2007 school year being hired at Step 2, with one year of experience, Masters Degree, at an annual contractual salary of $39,930.00.

g. Ms. Jenifer Keller to the position of .5 Kindergarten Teacher at John Trumbull Primary School effective with the 2006-2007 school year being hired on Step 6, with 5 years of experience, Masters Degree, at an annual contractual prorated salary of $23,673.00.

h. Mr. Daniel Reardon to the seasonal position of General Maintenance Assistant with work duties assigned by the Facilities Manager effective June 26, 2006 through August 31, 2006 for 40 total weekly hours at an hourly rate of $9.00.

i. Ms. Dorothy Rinaldi to the position of Grade 4 Teacher at Polk School effective for the 2006-2007 school year being hired on Step 2, with one year of experience, Masters Degree, for an annual contractual salary of $39,930.00.

j. Ms. Sharon Veatch to the position of Guidance Counselor at Watertown High School effective for the 2006-2007 school year being hired on Step 5, with 4 years of experience, Masters Degree, at an annual contractual salary of $45,063.00, plus $2,422.70 for ten additional days, for a total salary of $47,485.70.

k. Mr. Trevor Wilkes to the summer employment position through the State General “Workforce Grant” fund with work duties assigned by the Facilities Manager for 20 total weekly hours at an hourly rate of $7.40.

l. Mr. Justin Williamson to the summer employment position through the State General “Workforce Grant” fund with work duties assigned by the Facilities Manager for 20 total weekly hours at an hourly rate of $7.40.

m. Ms. Suzanne Porter to the part time position (.37) of Special Education teacher in the Parochial Schools effective for the 2006-2007 school year being hired at Step 10, with 11 years of experience, Masters Degree, at an annual contractual prorated salary of $21,106.00.

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

a. Mr. Rodney Clark from custodian at Watertown High School to Custodian 2nd shift at John Trumbull Primary School effective June 20, 2006 for 8.0 hours paid per day at an hourly rate of $17.24.

3. Appointees to Board of Directors of the Watertown Education Enrichment Trust Fund – First Reading

The Watertown Education Enrichment Trust Fund shall be under the jurisdiction of its Board of Directors. The Board of Directors shall consist of five members. Two members shall be the Superintendent of Schools and the Assistant Superintendent of Schools. One member shall be appointed by the Board of Education based upon the recommendation of the Watertown Parent Group Alliance. Two members shall be appointed by the Board of Education.

Presented for the first reading tonight is the name of Nadine Savage, PTA/PTO member.

Presented for the first reading tonight as community members are the names of Jean King and Maureen Caine.

4. Lacrosse

Mr. Peter Tomsheck and Mr. Lou Ouellette are present this evening to give a presentation on the sport of Lacrosse in the Watertown Public Schools.

5. $600.00 State Grant

The Superintendent will share with the Board members information regarding the $600,000.00 state grant received by the town to enhance athletic fields.

6. 2006-2007 Staffing and Student Enrollment

The Superintendent will update the Board of Education on the 2006-2007 staffing and student enrollment.

7. Joint Services

The Superintendent will share with the Board of Education an update on the Joint Service Study with the Town. (See Attachment A.)

8. Swift Construction Update

Administration will give an update on the status of the construction being done at Swift Middle School.

I. Report from the Chairman

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

a. Consideration of the Approval of 2005-2006 Year-End Transfers

Ms. Amelia Grover, Director of Budget and Financial Planning, requests Board approval for the attached transfer of funds for the 2005-2006 fiscal year. (See Attachment B.)

It is recommended that the Board approve of the attached transfer of funds for the 2005-2006 fiscal Year.

b. Consideration of the Approval of Acceptance of Gift

An anonymous donor would like to donate a gift of $50,000.00 to the auditorium lighting project at Watertown High School.

It is recommended that the Board accept this generous donation and a letter of thanks to be sent to the donor.

c. Consideration of the Approval of Bid for Trash Removal

The low and only bid received for trash removal was from Copes.

It is recommended that the Board approve of awarding the bid for trash removal to Copes for three years.

d. Consideration of the Approval of Obsolete Equipment

Ms. Mary Raiola, Supervisor of Special Education, requests permission to dispose of obsolete physical education equipment for handicapped students stored in a closet at John Trumbull Primary School because it is missing pieces, outdated, and not safe as it is old.

It is recommended that the Board approve of the disposal of obsolete physical education equipment for handicapped students stored in a closet at John Trumbull Primary School according to Board of Education policy.

e. Consideration of the Approval of Pre-Architectual and Pre-Engineering Study for Watertown High School, Judson School and Polk School.

It is recommended that the Board approve of the Pre-Architectual and Pre-Engineering Study for Watertown High School, Judson School and Polk School for a fee of $30,000.00. (See Attachment C.)

f. Consideration of the Approval of the Unified Arts Schedule at Swift Middle School

At the Curriculum and Instruction Committee meeting of July 19, 2006, the Curriculum and Instruction Committee members endorsed the proposed Unified Arts Schedule at Swift Middle School. It is recommended that Physical Education no longer be included in the Unified Arts rotation. The proposed changes will provide Physical Education classes to all seventh and eighth graders twice per week for the entire year. The Graphics Program will be offered to seventh graders three days per week and to eighth graders two days per week. (See Attachment D.)

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve of the Unified Arts Schedule at Swift Middle School as presented under separate cover effective with the 2006-2007 school year.

g. Consideration of the Approval of Field Irrigation at Swift Middle School

At its meeting on July 19, 2006 the Public Buildings Committee approved of the field irrigation at Swift Middle School because there is sufficient project funding to install the field irrigation.

The Public Buildings Committee is recommending that the Board of Education approve of the field irrigation at Swift Middle School so that they can move forward with design and installation.

It is recommended that the Board approve of the field irrigation at Swift Middle School under sufficient project funding.

h. Consideration of the Approval of Salary Increases for Non-affiliated Staff for 2006-2007

Following an executive session discussion, possible consideration and approval of salary increases for non-affiliated staff for the 2006-2007 school year.

K. Future Agenda Items and Board Members’ Comments

L. Public Participation

M. Executive Session

Personnel Matter

Pending Litigation (Judson Boilers)

N. Adjournment