Rocky Hill Public Schools

Rocky Hill, Connecticut

October 18, 2004

REVISED

A scheduled meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Thursday, October 21, 2004, in the Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m.

· Pledge of Allegiance

· Election of Officers

· Approval of Minutes

August 19, 2004, Board of Education

September 16, 2004, Board of Education

September 16, 2004, Finance Committee

September 20, 2004, Board of Education

September 23, 2004, Transportation/Accommodations Committee

September 23, 2004, Facilities Committee

May 17, 2004, Curriculum Committee

· Correspondence

Thank you notes: Marsha Malec, Anne Kraner

Piano Donation

* 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 – Monique Leonard, MHS and Andrea Hillman WH, Elementary Education

Field Trips – Plimouth Plantation; Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; Boston Museum of Science; Gatlinburg, Tennessee; Washington D.C.

Obsolete Equipment

Committee Reports

2. Personnel and Negotiations

3. Policy

4. Finance

5. Curriculum

Mrs. Vargas may report on recent meeting.

6. Professional Development

Mrs. Viggiano-Grosse may report on recent meeting.

7. Facilities

Mr. Bostwick may report on recent meeting.

8. Technology

9. Transportation/Accommodations

Old Business

10. Follow-up on SAT Results

Mr. Pitocco will provide follow-up details on SAT.

New Business

11. Advanced Placement Test Results

Mr. Pitocco will share the most recent results on the Advanced Placement Tests.

12. Lend a Paw Day

Ms. Hayward will report on the day’s activities.

13. Website Review

Mrs. Boutilier and Mrs. Ginny Clark will report on the status of the district’s website.

14. Professional Development

Mrs. Boutilier will discuss the tri-town consortium professional development activities planned for November 2, 2004.

15. Class Enrollment Analysis

Dr. Vautour will review the fall class sizes for the district.

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 (dates/times subject to change)

October 16, 2004, Rocky Hill High School Marching Band Competition at Cheshire HS

October 18, 2004, Rocky Hill High School Holiday Pie Sale

October 21, 2004, 6:30 p.m., Rocky Hill High School Homecoming Bonfire

October 21, 2004, Rocky Hill High School Powder-Puff Football Game

October 21, 2004, 7:00 p.m., Board of Education

October 22, 2004, 4:00 p.m., Volleyball Games, Rocky Hill High School

October 22, 2004, 4:00 p.m., Swim Meet, Rocky Hill High School

October 22, 2004, 5:00 p.m., Girls Soccer Game, Rocky Hill High School

October 22, 2004, 7:00 p.m., Boys Soccer Game, Rocky Hill High School

October 22, 2004, 9:00 p.m., Rocky Hill High School Homecoming Dance

October 23, 2004, 6:30 p.m., Football Game, Rocky Hill High School

October 23, 2004, Rocky Hill High School Marching Band Competition at Southington HS

October 23, 2004, Griswold Giveback Day

October 24, 2004, 9:30 a.m., Junior Women’s Club Craft Fair at Rocky Hill High School

October 25-29, 2004, (all day) West Hill Book Fair, Gym

October 26, 2004, 7:30 p.m., Rocky Hill High School Fall Choral Concert

October 28, 2004, 6:00 p.m., Coalition to Reduce Underage Drinking (Presentation Dinner) Rocky Hill High School

October 29, 2004, 2:00 p.m., Halloween Parade, West Hill Sidewalks

October 30, 2004, Rocky Hill High School Marching Band at NE Championships in Groton

October 30, 2004, CT ACDA HS Honor Choir Concert, Fairfield University

November 2, 2004, Election Day, NO SCHOOL

November 3, 2004, 7:00 p.m., Parent Advisory Meeting, Griswold Middle School

November 4, 2004, 7:00 p.m., PTO Meeting, Library, West Hill

November 6, 2004, Rocky Hill Band Competition at Stratford

November 8, 2004, 7:00 p.m., Project Graduation Meeting, Rocky Hill High School

November 9, 2004, COC Music Concert, Band/Choir at Bacon Academy, Cheshire

November 11, 2004, Veterans Day, NO SCHOOL

November 12, 2004, 8:00 p.m., Junior Ring Dance, Rocky Hill High School at West Hill School

November 12, 2004, 7:30 p.m., CT Idol Jr. Contest Performance, Rocky Hill High School, Auditorium

November 13, 2004, 3:00 p.m., CT Idol Jr. Contest Performance, Rocky Hill High School, Auditorium

November 14, 2004, 7:00 p.m., CT Idol Jr. Contest Performance, Rocky Hill High School, Auditorium

November 17, 2004, 7:00 p.m., Athletic Booster Club Meeting, Rocky Hill High School, Rm. 202

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

November 19, 2004, 6:00 p.m., Battle of the Bands, Rocky Hill High School, Gym

November 19, 2004, 6:00 p.m., West Hill Harvest Ball, Café

November 20, 2004, 7:30 p.m., Rocky Hill High School Student Drama Production

November 21, 2004, 3:00 p.m., Rocky Hill High School Student Drama Production

November 24, 25, 26, 2004, Thanksgiving Recess, NO SCHOOL

December 1, 2004, 7:00 p.m., Parent Advisory Meeting, Griswold Middle School

December 4, 2004, 7:30 p.m., Rocky Hill High School Student Drama Production

December 5, 2004, 3:00 p.m., Rocky Hill High School Student Drama Production

December 6, 2004, 6:00 p.m., Rocky Hill High School Fall Sports Awards Night

December 11, 2004, 7:30 p.m., Rocky Hill High School Drama Club Fall Production

December 12, 2004, 3:00 p.m., Rocky Hill High School Drama Club Fall Production

December 16, 2004, 7:00 p.m., Board of Education

December 23, 2004, 2004, 1:30 p.m., Class of 2004 Returns, Rocky Hill High School

December 28, 2004, 5:45 p.m., Erica Garrett Memorial Holiday Basketball Tournament, RH High School

December 30, 2004, 5:45 p.m., Erica Garrett Memorial Holiday Basketball Tournament, RH High School

January 5, 2005, 7:00 p.m., Parent Advisory Meeting, Griswold Middle School

January 7, 2005, Rocky Hill High School Choir, Northern Regional Music Festival

January 8, 2005, Rocky Hill High School Choir, Northern Regional Music Festival

January 7, 2005, 6:30 p.m., West Hill Sports Night (K-2), Gym

January 12, 2005, Rocky Hill High School Winter Concert (band/chorus)

January 13, 2005, 5:30 p.m., Board of Education Budget Workshop

January 13, 2005, Rocky Hill High School Creative Writing Coffee House

January 13, 2005, 7:00 p.m., PTO Meeting, Library, West Hill

January 18, 2005, 5:30 p.m., Board of Education Budget Workshop

January 20-25, 2005, Rocky Hill High School Exams

January 21, 2005, 6:30 p.m., West Hill Sports Night (3-5), Gym

January 25, 2005, 5:30 p.m., Board of Education Budget Workshop

January 27, 2005, 5:30 p.m., Board of Education Budget Workshop

February 2, 2005, 7:00 p.m., Parent Advisory Meeting, Griswold Middle School

February 10, 2005, 7:00 p.m. PTO Meeting, Library, West Hill

February 11, 2005, Rocky Hill High School Valentine’s Dance

February 11, 2005, 9:00 a.m., West Hill Classroom Spelling Bee (Gr. 4-5)

February 18, 2005, 9:00 a.m., West Hill School Spelling Bee, Café

February 15, 2005, Rocky Hill High School 8^th Grade Parent Orientation

February 16, 2005, Rocky Hill High School 8^th Grade Parent Orientation (snow date)

February 17, 2005, 7:00 p.m., Board of Education Meeting

March 2, 2005, 7:00 p.m., Parent Advisory Meeting, Griswold Middle School

March 5, 2005, 8:00 p.m., Rocky Hill Town Theater Spring Performance at Rocky Hill High School

March 8, 2005, Rocky Hill High School, Tri-M Volleyball Tournament

March 9, 2005, Rocky Hill High School Talent Show