Rocky Hill Public Schools

Rocky Hill, Connecticut

April 12, 2004

A scheduled meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Thursday, April 15, 2004, in the Town Hall Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m.

· Pledge of Allegiance

· Approval of Minutes

March 18, 2004, Board of Education

March 30, 2004, Finance Committee

April 1, 2004, Board of Education

· Correspondence

* 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 Trips – Plimoth Plantation, Plymouth, MA; New York City, NY; CT River Trip, Pittsburg, NH; Quincy Market, Boston, MA; Italy

Committee Reports

2. Personnel and Negotiations

3. Policy

4. Finance

Mrs. Schmidt may report on a recent Finance Committee meeting.

5. Curriculum

Mrs. Vargas may report on a recent Curriculum Committee meeting.

6. Professional Development

7. Facilities

Mr. Bostwick may report on a recent Facilities Committee meeting.

8. Technology

9. Transportation/Accommodations

Old Business

10. Status Report on Curriculum Reviews

Mrs. Boutilier will report on progress being made in the area of curriculum review and development.

New Business

11. Extended Duty Positions

Mr. Vautour will review the status of extended duty positions.

12. Board Retreat

Dr. Vautour will seek input as to the annual Board retreat.

13. Executive Session

Evaluation of superintendent of schools

*Indicates material will follow under separate cover.

Reminder of Important Dates

All Meetings at Town Hall Council Chambers unless otherwise noted

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

May 3, 2004, 7:00 p.m., Project Graduation Meeting, Rocky Hill High School, Cafeteria

May 3, 2004, 2:15 p.m., Stevens School Town Meeting

May 4 - 7, 2004, Stevens/West Hill Schools Grade 5, Nature’s Classroom

May 6, 2004, 7:00 p.m., Project Graduation Decorating, Rocky Hill High School, Cafeteria

May 7, 2004, 7:00 p.m., Junior Prom at Sheraton-Bradley Airport, Rocky Hill High School

May 8, 2004, 7:30 p.m., Drama Production, Rocky Hill High School, Auditorium

May 9, 2004, 3:00 p.m., Drama Production, Rocky Hill High School, Auditorium

May 10, 2004, 7:00 p.m., Project Graduation Decorating, Rocky Hill High School, Cafeteria

May 10 – 12, 2004, Stevens/West Hill Schools Kindergarten Play-based Observation @ St. Andrew’s Church House

May 11, 2004, 7:00 p.m., Parent Advisory Meeting, Rocky Hill High School, Library

May 11, 2004, 7:00 p.m., West Hill School PTO Meeting

May 12, 2004, 7:00 p.m., Stevens School PTO Meeting

May 13, 2004, 3:30 p.m., Moser School Mad Science

May 13, 2004, 7:00 p.m., Project Graduation Decorating, Rocky Hill High School, Cafeteria

May 13, 2004, 7:00 p.m., Griswold Middle School Parent Advisory Meeting

May 14, 2004, 6:30 p.m., Piano Recital, Rocky Hill High School, Auditorium

May 14, 2004, 2:00 p.m., West Hill School Town Meeting, Café/Gym

May 15, 2004, 7:30 p.m., Drama Production, Rocky Hill High School, Auditorium

May 15, 2004, Griswold Middle School Talent Show

May 16, 2004, 3:00 p.m., Drama Production, Rocky Hill High School, Auditorium

May 17, 2004, 7:00 p.m., Project Graduation Decorating, Rocky Hill High School, Cafeteria

May 18 or 20, 2004, 7:30 a.m., Scholars’ Breakfast, Rocky Hill High School, Cafeteria

May 19, 2004, 6:00 p.m., Stevens School Project Fair/Food Fair/Ice Cream Social

May 19, 2004, 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Stevens School PTO Band Program, Cafe

May 20, 2004, 7:00 p.m., Project Graduation Decorating, Rocky Hill High School, Cafeteria

May 20, 2004, 7:00 p.m., Student Senate Comedy Show, Rocky Hill High School, Auditorium

May 21, 2004, 2:15 p.m., Stevens School Town Meeting

May 21, 2004, 4:00 p.m., West Hill School PTO Family Fun Night, Gym/Café

May 24, 2004, 7:00 p.m., Project Graduation Decorating, Rocky Hill High School, Cafeteria

May 24, 2004, Griswold Middle School Spring Concert/Book Fair

May 25, 2004, Griswold Middle School Spring Concert/Book Fair

May 26, 2004, 6:00 p.m., Girl Scouts Bridging Ceremony, Rocky Hill High School, Auditorium

May 26, 2004, Stevens School Spring Concert

May 27, 2004, 7:00 p.m., Project Graduation Decorating, Rocky Hill High School, Cafeteria

May 27, 2004, 3:30 p.m., Moser School Mad Science

May 27, 2004, 7:00 p.m., West Hill School Grade 4 Choral Musical, Gym/Café

May 28, 2004, 2:00 p.m., West Hill School Civil War Encampment Town Meeting, Café/Gym

May 31, 2004, Memorial Day – NO SCHOOL