Rocky Hill Public Schools

Rocky Hill, Connecticut

January 10, 2003

A special meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Thursday, January 16, 2003, in the Town Council Chambers at 7:00 pm.

· Pledge of Allegiance

· Approval of Minutes

December 12, 2002, Board of Education

October 15, 2002, Finance Committee

November 21, 2002, Curriculum Committee

December 4, 2002, Finance Committee

December 11, 2002, Curriculum Committee

· Correspondence

Thank you notes, Mark Williams, Diane Mazzoni, James McKinnon III

* Audience Participation

- RHTA Liaison Committee

- Student Representatives

- Meeting Open to Public

This portion of the meeting is specifically set aside for comments from the public for items not on the agenda. Speakers are asked to limit their comments to two minutes on any topic. Comments concerning agenda items should be held until the item is addressed by the Board.

1. Consent Calendar

Child Rearing Leave – Rachel Portal, Speech Language Pathologist, WH

Committee Reports

2. Personnel and Negotiations

3. Policy

Mrs. Tirillo may request a first reading of policies: 5141.2, Bullying; 6112.1, Pledge of Allegiance; and, 5141(d), Reporting of Child Abuse/Neglect.

4. Finance

5. Curriculum

6. Professional Development

7. Facilities

8. Technology

9. Transportation/Accommodations

10. Liaison Committee

Old Business

New Business

11. Recognition of Retiree

The Board will recognize Mary Brilliant’s years of service.

12. International Business Presentation*

Ms. Alicia Mezritz and students in the international business course will briefly describe the activities in which they are engaged this year.

13. School Calendar*

The Board will review and possible adopt the school calendar for 2003-04.

14. Board Recognition Ceremony

Dr. Vautour will review the specifics of the upcoming recognition ceremony scheduled for January 29, 2003.

15. Auditors’ Reports

Mr. Turansky will summarize the results of the recent auditors’ reports.

16. Executive Session

Student discipline

*Indicates material will follow under separate cover.

Reminder of Important Dates

All Meetings at Town Hall Council Chambers unless otherwise noted

January 14, 2003, 5:30 p.m., Budget Workshop, Griswold Middle School, Library/Media Center

January 21, 2003, 5:30 p.m., Budget Workshop, Griswold Middle School, Library/Media Center

January 23, 2003, 5:30 p.m., Budget Workshop, Griswold Middle School, Library/Media Center

January 28, 2003, 5:30 p.m., Budget Workshop, Griswold Middle School, Library/Media Center

February 6, 2003, 7:00 p.m., Board of Education (one meeting in February)