Rocky Hill Public Schools

Rocky Hill, Connecticut

February 27, 2004

A scheduled meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Thursday, March 4, 2004, in the Town Hall Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m.

· Pledge of Allegiance

· Approval of Minutes

October 16, 2003, Personnel & Negotiations Committee

December 11, 2003, Board of Education

December 15, 2003, Finance Committee

December 18, 2003, Finance Committee

January 8, 2004, Facilities Committee

January 8, 2004, Board of Education

January 13, 2004, Finance Committee

January 15, 2004, Board of Education

January 15, 2004, Policy Committee

January 20, 2004, Budget Workshop

January 22, 2004, Budget Workshop

January 27, 2004, Finance Committee

February 3, 2004, Finance Committee

February 5, 2004, Board of Education

February 5, 2004, Policy Committee

February 10, 2004, Board of Education

February 24, 2004, Finance Committee

· Correspondence

Thank you – United Way

* 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

Field Trip - NYC

Resignation – Maureen Duffy, Elementary Social Worker

Committee Reports

2. Personnel and Negotiations

3. Policy

The second reading and adoption of policy 6142, Technology and Instruction, and 5141.31, Sports Physicals, will be requested by Mrs. Vargas.

4. Finance

Mrs. Schmidt may report on the results of the RFQ for medical benefits.

5. Curriculum

6. Professional Development

7. Facilities

8. Technology

9. Transportation/Accommodations

Old Business

10. Strategic School Profile Follow-up

Dr. Vautour will provide follow-up information on the district’s Strategic School Profile.

New Business

11. Connecticut History Sister School Project

Students from Stevens School will share their sister school experience concerning Connecticut history with the Board of Education.

12. Budget Review Schedule

Mr. Turansky will review the schedule for the 2004-05 budget review with the Town Council.

13. Written Communication Committee

Mrs. Boutilier will discuss the formation of a committee to study the question of students’ written communication skills in the context of handwriting and keyboarding skills.

14. Executive Session

Student Matter

*Indicates material will follow under separate cover.

Reminder of Important Dates

All Meetings at Town Hall Council Chambers unless otherwise noted

March 18, 2004, 7:00 p.m., Board of Education

April 1, 2004, 7:00 p.m., Board of Education

April 7, 2004, 7:00 p.m., Town of Rocky Hill Budget Hearing

April 15, 2004, 7:00 p.m., Board of Education

April 28, 2004, 7:00 p.m., Board of Education/Town Budget Workshop

May 6, 2004, 7:00 p.m., Board of Education

May 20, 2004, 7:00 p.m., Board of Education

May 10, 2004, 7:00 p.m., Town Budget Adoption

Upcoming School Events

March 1, 2004, 7:00 p.m., Project Graduation Meeting, High School Café

March 2, 2004, 5:30 p.m., Open Mic Coffee House, High School Café

March 3, 2004, 7:00 p.m., Tri-M Community Concert, High School Auditorium

March 3, 2004, CAS Recognition Banquet for the Arts, West Hill School

March 4, 2004, Project Graduation Decorating, 7:00 p.m., High School Café

March 4, 2004, MAD Science Workshops for Grade 3, West Hill School

March 5, 2004, 7:00 p.m., Town-wide Spelling Bee, Stevens School

March 8, 2004, Project Graduation Decorating, 7:00 p.m., High School Café

March 8, 2004, 1:30 p.m., Red Cross Blood Drive, Gym, West Hill School

March 9, 2004, 7:00 p.m., Parent Advisory Meeting, High School Library

March 9, 2004, 5:30 p.m., Tri-M Volleyball Tournament, High School Gym

March 9, 2004, 7:00 p.m., PTO Meeting, Library, West Hill School

March 10, 2004, 6:00 p.m., No Talent Talent Show, High School Auditorium

March 11, 2004, 7:00 p.m., Athletic Booster Club Meeting, High School Rm. 212

March 11, 2004, Project Graduation Decorating, 7:00 p.m., High School Café

March 11, 2004, 7:00 p.m., Parent Advisory Meeting, Griswold Middle School

March 12, 2004, 3:00 p.m., Science Fair, Café, West Hill School

March 12, 2004, 6:00 p.m., Parents viewing projects, West Hill School

March 13, 2004, St. Patrick’s Day Parade

March 13, 2004, Drama Production, Wizard of Oz, Griswold Middle School

March 15 2004, Project Graduation Decorating, 7:00 p.m., High School Café

March 15, 2004, Student Leadership Conference, West Hill School

March 16, 2004, Grade 3, Artist-in-Residence, West Hill School

March 16, 2004, 7:00 p.m., Poetry Slam, Griswold Middle School

March 17, 2004, 7:00 p.m., Selecting-A-College Program, High School Auditorium

March 17, 2004, Grade 1, Poetry in Motion Workshops & Assembly, West Hill School

March 18, 2004, Project Graduation Decorating, 7:00 p.m., High School Café

March 21, 2004, 1:00 p.m., Project Graduation Fashion Show, High School Gym

March 23, 2004, 6:00 p.m., Sports Night, High School Auditorium, Gym, Library, Café, Rm. 331

March 24, 2004, Griswold Middle School Academic Exchange at Sage Park

March 25, 2004, 6:00 p.m., Brain Bash, High School Gym

March 25, 2004, Project Graduation Decorating, 7:00 p.m., High School Café

March 26, 2004, 6:00 p.m., Battle of Bands, High School Gym

March 26, 2004, Mother-Son Social Event, West Hill School

March 27, 2004, Connecticut High School All-State Music Festival Concert

March 27, 2004, 7:00 p.m., Winter Youth Theatre Performance, High School Auditorium

March 29, 2004, Project Graduation Decorating, 7:00 p.m., High School Café

March 29 – April 2, 2004, Kindergarten Registration West Hill, Stevens, Moser Schools