Agenda WATERTOWN BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING Watertown High School 324 French Street, Watertown Lecture Hall Tuesday, October 14, 2014 7:30 PM A. Convene B. Salute to the Flag C. Roll Call D. Report from Student Council Representative Emma Karpinski E. Public Participation (Please state name, address and topic of discussion) F. Budget Status -Information Only G. Committee Reports: Curriculum and Instruction Committee, Mr. Ray Nardella, Chair Policy and Labor Committee, Mr. Eric Berthel, Chair Budget and Finance Committee, Mr. Eric Berthel, Chair Facilities/PBC/Operations Committee, Mr. Tom Lambert, Chair Governance and Community Engagement Committee, Mr. Ray Nardella, Chair H. Communications - Secretary I. Minutes 1. Board of Education Regular Meeting September 22, 2014 J. Superintendent's Recommendations and Report 1. Appointments (Information Only) a) Ms. Teresa Baldwin to the position of Co-Peer Leader at Swift Middle School for the 2014-2015 school year, being paid a third of the contractual stipend as represented in the WEA contract of $333.34. b) Ms. Leah Bellemare to the position of Student Council Co Advisor at Watertown High School for the 2014-2015 school year, being paid half of the contractual stipend as represented in the WEA contract of $1,050.00. c) Ms. Krisl Beres to the position of Robotics Team Advisor for Watertown High School for the contract of $1,850.00.
Page 2 d) Ms. Catherine Calabrese to the position of K-2 Pod Co-Leader for John Trumbull Primary School for the 2014-2015 school year, being paid the contractual stipend as represented in e) Ms. Patricia Chipko to the position of Team Leader at Judson Elementary School for the contract of $500.00. f) Ms. Patricia Chipko to the position of Student Council Advisor at Judson Elementary represented in the WEA contract of $510.00. g) Mr. Everett Condit to the position of Wood Club Co-Advisor at Swift Middle School for WEA contract of $250.00. h) Ms. Sarah Conroy to the position of K-2 Pod Co-Leader for John Trumbull Primary School for the 2014-2015 school year, being paid the contractual stipend as represented in i) Ms. Lisa Dorso to the position of Homework Club Co-Advisor at Swift Middle School for the 2014-2015 school year, being paid one-sixth of the contractual stipend as j) Ms. Ann Marie Downey to the position of Homework Club Co-Advisor at Swift Middle School for the 2014-2015 school year, being paid one-sixth of the contractual stipend as k) Ms. Ann Marie Downey to the position of Honor Society Co-Advisor at Swift Middle School for the 2014-2015 school year, being paid half of the contractual stipend as represented in the WEA contract of $526.00. l) Ms. Rhonda Emmanouil to the position of Honor Society Co-Advisor for Watertown High School for the 2014-2015 school year, being paid half of the contractual stipend as represented in the WEA contract of $925.00. m) Mr. Chuck Esposito to the position of Webmaster at Judson Elementary School for the contract of $2,250.00. n) Mr. Chuck Esposito to the position of Team Leader for Judson Elementary School for the contract of $500.00. o) Mr. Eric Frenette to the position of C.A.R.E. Co-Advisor at Watertown High School for the contract of $1,125.00. p) Ms. Diane Gaulzetti to the position of Newspaper Advisor at Swift Middle School for the contract of $1,052.00.
Page 3 q) Ms. Christine Govertson to the position of Homework Club Co-Advisor at Swift Middle School for the 2014-2015 school year, being paid one-sixth of the contractual stipend as r) Ms. Lisa Guerrera to the position of Junior Class Co-Advisor at Watertown High School for the 2014-2015 school year, being paid half the contractual stipend as represented in the WEA contract of $526.00. s) Ms. Colleen Haberern to the position of Leo Club Co-Advisor at Swift Middle School for WEA contract of $1,125.00. t) Ms. Colleen Haberern to the position of Student Council Co Advisor at Swift Middle represented in the WEA contract of $526.00. u) Ms. Christine Halloran to the position of Honor Society Co-Advisor for Watertown High represented in the WEA contract of $925.00. v) Mr. Andrew Hennessey to the position of Junior Class Co-Advisor for Watertown High represented in the WEA contract of $526.00. w) Ms. Karen Hosking to the position of Peace Pals Advisor for Swift Middle School for the x) Ms. Karen Hosking to the position of 7th Grade Peer Leader for Swift Middle School for the y) Ms. Karen Hosking to the position of Watertown/Oakville Adolescent Hero (WOAH) Co-Advisor at Swift Middle School for the 2014-2015 school year, being paid the contractual stipend as represented in the WEA contract of $1,125.00. z) Ms. Cheryl Kaiser to the position of Yearbook Advisor at Swift Middle School for the contract of $1,375.00. aa) bb) cc) dd) Ms. Maria Kohl to the position of C. A. R. E. Co-Advisor at Watertown High School for WEA contract of $1,125.00. Mr. Joseph Kuziak to the position of Homework Club Co-Advisor for Swift Middle School for the 2014-2015 school year, being paid one-sixth of the contractual stipend as Mr. Joseph Kuziak to the position of Wood Club Co-Advisor for Swift Middle School for WEA contract of $250.00. Ms. Lisa LaPlante to the position of Fourth Grade Level Leader for Polk Elementary School the 2014-2015 school year, being paid the contractual stipend as represented in
Page 4 ee) ff) gg) hh) ii) jj) kk) ll) Ms. Liz Loughlin to the position of Link Crew Coordinator for Watertown High School for the 2014-2015 school year, being paid the contractual stipend as represented in the WEA contract of $1,030.00. Ms. Liz Loughlin to the position of Student Council Co-Advisor for Watertown High represented in the WEA contract of $1,030.00. Mr. Eric Lozaw to the position of Freshman Class Advisor at Watertown High School for the contract of $1,052.00. Ms. Sherri Marquardt to the position of Invention Convention Leader for Judson Elementary School for the 2014-15 school year, being paid the contractual stipend as represented in the WEA contract of $750.00. Ms. Sherri Marquardt to the position of Student Council Co-Advisor for Judson Elementary School for the 2014-15 school year, being paid half the contractual stipend as represented in the WEA contract of $510.00. Ms. Danielle Muir to the position of Leo Club Co-Advisor for Swift Middle School for the 2014-15 school year, being paid the contractual stipend as represented in the WEA contract of $1,125.00. Ms. Danielle Muir to the position of Student Council Co-Advisor for Swift Middle School for the 2014-15 school year, being paid half the contractual stipend as represented in the WEA contract of $526.00. Ms. Janet Parlato was re-appointed to the position of Director of Curriculum & Instruction effective, July 1, 2014 at an annual rate of $120,750. mm) Ms. Kelly Raimo to the position of Sophomore Class Advisor for Watertown High the WEA contract of $1,052.00. nn) oo) pp) qq) Ms. Lynn Raczkowski to the position of Homework Club Co-Advisor for Swift Middle School for the 2014-15 school year, being paid one-sixth of the contractual stipend as Ms. Rachel Reiter to the position of Team Leader for Judson Elementary School for the 2014-15 school year, being paid the contractual stipend as represented in the WEA contract of $500.00. Ms. Jessica Sarandrea to the position of 5 th Grade Level Leader for Polk Elementary Ms. Ann Marie Schell to the position of K-2 Pod Co-Leader for John Trumbull Primary
Page 5 rr) ss) tt) uu) vv) Ms. Kathy Sklanka to the position of 8 th Grade Peer Leader for Swift Middle School for the 2014-15 school year, being paid the contractual stipend as represented in the WEA Ms. Kathleen Sklanka to the position of Lego League Advisor for Swift Middle School for the 2014-15 school year, being paid the contractual stipend as represented in the WEA contract of $1,041.00. Ms. Kathleen Sklanka to the position of Watertown/Oakville Adolescent Hero (WOAH) Co-Advisor for Swift Middle School for the 2014-15 school year, being paid half the contractual stipend as represented in the WEA contract of $1,125.00. Ms. Janet Sweetland to the position of 6 th Grade Co-Peer Leader for Swift Middle School for the 2014-15 school year, being paid the contractual stipend as represented in the WEA Ms. Diana Wohlhieter to the position of Homework Club Co-Advisor for Swift Middle School for the 2014-15 school year, being paid one sixth of the contractual stipend as ww) Ms. Alyssa Wallace to the position of Honor Society Co-Advisor for Swift Middle School for the 2014-15 school year, being paid half the contractual stipend as represented in the WEA contract of $526.00. xx) Ms. Jennifer Wernery to the position of 3 rd Grade Level Leader for Polk Elementary 1. Resignation - (Information Only) a. Ms. Rita Cetta from the position of Paraprofessional Category #2 at Swift Middle School effective, October 17, 2014, for the purpose of retirement. 2. Grant (Information Only) The 2014-2015 Federal Consolidated Grant has been completed and submitted to the State Department of Education for approval. The total amount of the Consolidated Grant is $318,923. This total includes $12,848 for the town s parochial schools. The grant is composed of: a. Title I, Part A - Improving Basic Programs Operated by Local Educational Agencies $220,178 b. Title II, Part A - Teacher and Principal Training and Recruiting Fund - $98,745 The grant monies will be applied toward district initiatives in the improvement of instruction and student learning, with a specific emphasis on academic interventions for struggling learners. The grant was written by Janet Parlato, Director of Curriculum & Instruction. 3. Presentation Ms. Jill Browne, Business Manager, will provide information regarding student
Page 6 transportation, savings opportunities, and vehicle purchase proposal. K. Report from the Chairman L. Action Items Adoption of items to be Approved by Consent 1. Consideration of the Approval of an Out-of-Country Field Trip to Montreal and Quebec Canada Roseceil Rader, World Language Teacher at Swift Middle School, request permission to conduct an out-of-country field trip to Montreal and Quebec, Canada with Swift Middle School students, from October 22, 2015 to October 24, 2015. There will be 40 students with four chaperones. The purpose of this trip is French language and cultural immersion. The trip will demonstrate the power and value of the French language, increase and sustain our French enrollment, and involve the students in multiple, interdisciplinary activities. It is recommended that the Board approve of the Out-of Country Field trip to Montreal and Quebec, Canada from October 22, 2015 to October 24, 2015. 2. Consideration of the Approval to Authorize the Business Manager to enter into an Agreement to Lease-to-Purchase two (2) Dodge Caravans and two (2) Ford F-350 Vehicles. The Board of Education reviewed the lease-to-purchase agreement tonight and recommends that the Board approve of authorizing the Business Manager to enter into an agreement with Municipal Leasing Credit Corporation, for the lease-to-purchase four (4) vehicles for Watertown Public Schools. (Please see attachment A) M. Future Agenda Items and Board Members Comments N. Public Participation (Please state name, address and topic of discussion) O. Adjourn