Rocky Hill Public Schools

Rocky Hill, Connecticut

February 11, 2005

A scheduled meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Thursday, February 17, 2005, in the Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m.

· Pledge of Allegiance

· Approval of Minutes

November 18, 2004, Board of Education

January 13, 2005, Board of Education Budget Workshop

January 18, 2005, Facilities Committee

January 18, 2005, Board of Education Budget Workshop

January 20, 2005, Board of Education

January 25, 2005, Board of Education Budget Workshop

January 27, 2005, Board of Education Budget Workshop

· Correspondence

Letter – Commissioner of Veterans’ Affairs

CAS High School Principal of the Year

* 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

Northern New Hampshire – Connecticut River

Italy

Committee Reports

2. Personnel and Negotiations

Mr. McMonigle may report on recent negotiations.

3. Policy

4. Finance

Mrs. Schmidt may report on the status of the 2005-06 budget.

5. Curriculum

6. Professional Development

Mrs. Viggiano-Grosse may report on a meeting of the study committee on time utilization.

7. Facilities

Mr. Bostwick may report on recent meeting.

8. Technology

9. Transportation/Accommodations

Old Business

New Business

10. National Board Certification

Laurel Mertens will describe the process she engaged in to receive National Board Certification.

11. CMT Report

Ms. Levy will provide an overview of this year’s CMT results.

12. Curriculum Mapping

Mrs. Boutilier will review the district’s movement in the area of curriculum mapping.

13. Grant Summaries

Mrs. Boutilier will share information on recent grants received by the district.

14. School Calendar 2005-06

Dr. Vautour will seek approval of the school calendar for 2005-06.

15. NCLB Correspondence

Dr. Vautour will discuss a letter on NCLB sent by Commissioner Sternberg to the U.S. Secretary of Education.

16. Executive Session

Student discipline

17. Executive Session

Interim 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 (dates/times subject to change)

February 12, 2005, 7:00 p.m., Youth Theatre Performance, Rocky Hill High School Auditorium

February 14, 2005, 7:00 p.m., Project Graduation Decorating Meeting, Rocky Hill High School, Café

February 14, 2005, 6:30 p.m., 8^th Grade Parent Orientation, Rocky Hill High School, Auditorium

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

February 16, 2005, 7:00 p.m., Stevens PTO Meeting

February 17, 2005, 6:00 p.m., Project Grad. Fashion Show Meeting, Rocky Hill High School, Café

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

February 17, 2005, 2:00 p.m., Stevens Spelling Bee, Gym

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

February 21, 2005, 7:00 p.m., Project Graduation Decorating Meeting, Rocky Hill High School, Café

February 23, 2005, 7:00 p.m., Project Graduation Decorating Meeting, Rocky Hill High School, Café

February 21-25, 2005 – Winter Break – NO SCHOOL

March 1, 2005, 6:30 p.m., Moser PTO 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

March 9, 2005, 7:00 p.m., Town-wide Spelling Bee, Stevens School

March 9, 2005, 7:30 p.m., Stevens PTO Meeting

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

March 11, 2005, Rocky Hill High School, Battle of the Bands II, Gym

March 12, 2005, 8:00 p.m., Rocky Hill Town Theater Spring Performance at Rocky Hill High School

March 12, 2005, Rocky Hill High School, New England Music Festival Concert

March 13, 2005, 5:00 p.m., Rocky Hill Town Theater Spring Performance, at Rocky Hill High School

March 16, 2005, 7:00 p.m., Select-a-college Night, Rocky Hill High School

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

March 17, 2005, Rocky Hill High School, All-State Choir Festival

March 17, 2005, Rocky Hill High School, Student Senate Brain Bash

March 18, 2005, Rocky Hill High School, All-State Choir Festival

March 18, 2005, 2:30 p.m., Stevens Town Meeting

March 19, 2005, 8:00 p.m., Rocky Hill Town Theater Spring Performance at Rocky Hill High School

March 19, 2005, Rocky Hill High School, All-State Choir Festival

March 20, 2005, 5:00 p.m., Rocky Hill Town Theater Spring Performance at Rocky Hill High School

March 22, 2005, 6:00 p.m. Rocky Hill High School Winter Sports Awards Night

March 24, 2005, 6:00 p.m., Rocky Hill High School, Student-Faculty Basketball Game

March 25, 2005, 9:00 a.m., 1:45 p.m., 7:00 p.m., West Hill Gymnastics Program-HOTS Meeting, Gym

March 25, 2005, 7:00 p.m., Stevens Toy Bingo Night

March 30, 2005, Rocky Hill High School, Tri-M Induction

March 31, 2005, Rocky Hill High School, International Honor Society Induction

April 1, 2005, 2:30 p.m., Stevens Town Meeting

April 1, 2005, 6:30 p.m., Moser PTO Meeting

April 4, 2005, 7:00 p.m., Parent Advisory Meeting, Griswold Middle School

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

April 7, 2005, Rocky Hill High School, Creative Writing Coffee House

April 14-17, 2005, Rocky Hill High School French Class Quebec Trip

April 15, 2005, 2:30 p.m., Stevens Town Meeting

April 18-22, 2005 – Spring Break, NO SCHOOL

April 27, 2005, Rocky Hill High School, National Honor Society Induction

April 29, 2005, 7:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m., Rocky Hill High School Junior Prom at Bond Ballroom, Hartford

May 2, 2005, Moser May Day Celebration

May 4, 2005, 7:00 p.m., Parent Advisory Meeting, Griswold Middle School

May 5-8, 2005, Rocky Hill High School, Chorus Trip

May 7, 2005, Rocky Hill High School Spring Plant Sale

May 3-6, 2005, West Hill Nature’s Classroom

May 11, 2005, 7:00 p.m., Stevens PTO Meeting

May 12, 2005, 7:00 p.m., PTO Meeting, Library, West Hill

May 13, 2005, 2:30 p.m., Stevens Town Meeting

May 14, 2005, Rocky Hill High School, Drama Club Spring Production

May 15, 2005, Rocky Hill High School, Drama Club Spring Production

May 17, 2005, Rocky Hill High School Scholars’ Breakfast

May 19, 2005, 7:00 p.m., Board of Education Meeting

May 18, 2005, 6:00 p.m., Stevens Project Night, Book Fair, & Ice Cream Social

May 21, 2005, Rocky Hill High School, Drama Club Spring Production

May 22, 2005, Rocky Hill High School, Drama Club Spring Production

May 25, 2005, 2:15 p.m. & 7:00 p.m., Stevens Spring Concert

May 25-27, 2005, Rocky Hill High School, CT River Source to Sound Trip

May 27, 2005, 2:30 p.m., Stevens Town Meeting

May 30, 2005, Rocky Hill High School Band, Memorial Day Parade

June 1, 2005, Rocky Hill High School, Spring Arts Festival – Art Show

June 1, 2005, Rocky Hill High School, National Art Honor Society Induction

June 1, 2005, Rocky Hill High School, Spring Arts Festival (band/chorus) Concert

June 1, 2005, 7:00 p.m., Parent Advisory Meeting, Griswold Middle School

June 2, 2005, 6:00 p.m., Rocky Hill High School, Senior Class Night

June 2, 2005, Rocky Hill High School, Beach Trip

June 3, 2005, 7:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m., Rocky Hill High School Senior Ball, Aqua Turf, Southington

June 3, 2005, West Hill Field Day (Gr. 1-5)

June 4, 2005, Rocky Hill High School, Athletic Booster Club Hall of Fame Induction

June 6, 2005, 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Rocky Hill High School, Senior Picnic

June 6, 2005, West Hill Field Day Rain Date

June 7, 2005, 7:00 p.m., Rocky Hill High School Senior Awards Night

June 7, 2005, 6:30 p.m., Moser PTO Meeting

June 8, 2005, 6:00 p.m., Rocky Hill High School, Spring Sports Awards Night

June 14, 2005, 7:00 p.m. Griswold Graduation Ceremony at Rocky Hill High School Auditorium

June 16, 2005, 7:00 p.m., Board of Education Meeting

June 20, 2005 (PENDING SNOW DAYS), 7:00 p.m., Rocky Hill High School Graduation