Agenda

WATERTOWN BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING

WATERTOWN HIGH SCHOOL

Technology Center

Monday, September 11, 2006 – 7:30 PM

A. Convene Regular Meeting - 7:30 PM

B. Salute to the Flag

C. Public Participation

Report from Student Council Representative – Mr. William F. Zeman

Report from PTA/PTO Liaison – Ms. Kace Duplissie

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 Colangelo, Chair

7. Cablevision, James Marks

8. PBC Representative, Rich Mazzamaro

9. Education Connection Representative, Mary Dzioba

10. Superintendent’s Evaluation – Thomas Lambert, Joanne Pannone

F. Communications - Secretary

G. Minutes

1. Regular Board of Education Meeting – August 28, 2006

H. Superintendent's Recommendations and Report

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

a. Ms. Stephanie Colella to the position of long-term substitute .5 kindergarten teacher at John Trumbull Primary School effective August 29, 2006 being paid the substitute teacher’s salary of .5 of $65.00 per diem for the first ten days, and on the eleventh day, placed on the first step of the teacher’s contract at a salary of $95.03 per day.

b. Ms. Amy Gauthier to the position of long-term substitute grade 6 teacher at Heminway Park School effective August 30, 2006 through September 29, 2006 being paid the substitute teacher’s salary of $65.00 per diem for the first ten days, and on the eleventh day, placed on the first step of the teacher’s contract at a salary of $35,350.00 prorated.

c. Ms. June Legge to the position of Athletic Director for the

2006-2007 school year for a contractual stipend of $5,140.00, plus an additional $5,500.00 for compensation, approved by the Personnel/Policy Committee at its meeting of May 2, 2001, for a total salary of $10,640.00.

d. Ms. Dana Packer to the position of long-term substitute English teacher at Watertown High School effective August 28, 2006 through December 31, 2006, being paid the substitute teacher’s salary of $65.00 per diem for the first ten days, and on the eleventh day, placed on the first step of the teacher’s contract at a salary of $35,350.00 prorated.

e. Ms. Catherine Dombrowski to the position of SSCLSC/Resource Program Paraprofessional, Category #2, Special Education at Swift Middle School starting August 31, 2006 for 22.5 hours paid per week at an hourly rate of $14.39.

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

a. Ms. Diana DeBiase temporarily transferred from grade 6 teacher at Heminway Park School to Special Education teacher at Judson School effective August 28, 2006.

b. Ms. Jenifer Keller transferred from .5 Kindergarten teacher at John Trumbull Primary School effective August 29, 2006 to grade one teacher (full time) at John Trumbull Primary School.

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

a. Ms. Marcia Christopher from the position of Payroll Officer, after nineteen years, for the purpose of retirement.

b. Ms. Balwinder Grewal from the position of paraprofessional at John Trumbull Primary School effective August 28, 2006 due to relocation out of state.

c. Ms. Nicolle Lynch Hawley from the position of Assistant Clinical Instructor at Watertown High School, effective for the 2006-2007 school year, for personal reasons.

d. Ms. Denise Mitchell from the position of paraprofessional at John Trumbull Primary School, effective August 14, 2006, for personal reasons.

4. 2006-2007 School Opening

A school by school brief presentation will be given to the Board by building principals to share additional information on the school opening for 2006-2007.

5. Transfer of Funds – (Information Only – No Action Required)

At its meeting on November 22, 2004, the Board took action to reaffirm that the Director of Budget and Financial Planning may continue to make transfers of $2,000 or less between objects without prior Board approval. Attached, for information only, are a number of those transfers. (See Attachment A.)

6. Mills Complex - $600,000 Grant

The Town Council has made a formal request to the Board of Education to consider placing turf on the Mills Complex all-purpose varsity game field.

This request was made at the Town Council’s September 5, 2006 meeting.

Administration will respond back to the Town Manager on or after September 12th with an update from the Board of Education.

I. Report from the Chairman

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

a. Superintendent’s Goals for the 2006-2007 School Year – Second Reading

The Superintendent’s Goals for the 2006-2007 school year were presented to the Board for the first reading on August 28, 2006. The goals are presented for the second reading tonight and for full Board approval. (See Attachment B.)

It is recommended that the Board approve of the Superintendent’s Goals for the 2006-2007 school year.

b. Consideration of the Approval of the Watertown Student Lunch Program

Pursuant to Section 3 of Public Act 06-63, the Watertown Board of Education hereby certifies that all food items offered for sale to students in the school(s) under our jurisdiction, and not exempted from the nutrition standards published by the Connecticut State Department of Education on August 1, 2006, will meet said standards. Such certification shall include food not exempted from said nutrition standards and offered for sale to students at all times and from all sources, including but not limited to, school stores, vending machines, school cafeterias, and any fundraising activities on school premises, whether or not school sponsored. Excluded from this certification is food that is sold at events after the end of the regular school day or on weekends and not sold from a vending machine or school store.

Pursuant to public Act 06-63, An Act Concerning Healthy Food and Beverages in Schools, the Agreement for Child Nutrition Programs (ED-099) agreement with the Watertown Student Lunch Program is hereby amended to include the above certification statement of compliance with nutrition standards and application for funding related to those standards. This addendum covers the period from August 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007.

It is recommended that the Board take action to approve of the Watertown Student Lunch Program.

c. Consideration of the Approval of Acceptance of Gift

The Litchfield Schools wish to donate 90 student desks to the Watertown Public Schools with an approximate value of $2,000.00. These desks will be used at Heminway Park School to meet the needs of increased enrollment.

It is recommended that the Board approve of the donation of 90 student desks to the Watertown Public Schools with an approximate value of $2,000.00 from the Litchfield Schools to be used at Heminway Park School and a letter of thanks and appreciation to be sent to the donor.

d. Consideration of the Approval to Authorize the Superintendent or Designee to Enter Into a Contract for the Judson School Boilers

The Judson School boiler repairs went out to bid on August 20, 2006. The bid closed on September 8, 2006.

It is recommended that the Board of Education authorize the Superintendent or Designee to enter into a contract with the successful bidder for the repairs to the Judson School boiler room.

K. Future Agenda Items and Board Members’ Comments

L. Public Participation

M. Executive Session

Personnel Issue

N. Adjournment