Rocky Hill Public Schools

Rocky Hill, Connecticut

March 15, 2005

REVISED

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

· Pledge of Allegiance

· Approval of Minutes

February 17, 2005, Board of Education

· Correspondence

Model Schools Conference

Notice on GMS being selected as a Lighthouse School

Marino thank you

* 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

Resignations - Lessie Houseworth-Daniels, HS Business Education, currently on leave

Dolores Callegher, GMS Guidance Counselor

Andrew Holuba, GMS, Science

Donation – Project Graudation

Committee Reports

2. Personnel and Negotiations

3. Policy

Mrs. Vargas may request first readings on policies concerning evaluation of coaches and changes to the health policy for students.

4. Finance

Mrs. Schmidt may report on a recent meeting.

5. Curriculum

Mrs. Vargas may report on a recent meeting.

6. Professional Development

7. Facilities

Mr. Bostwick may report on recent meeting.

8. Technology

9. Transportation/Accommodations

Old Business

New Business

10. Clinical Day/Alternative Program

Ruth Levy and members of the staff will be present to report on the two new programs housed at the Connecticut Student Loan Foundation office complex.

11. Reading Reorganization

Mrs. Boutilier will present a proposal for a reorganization of the elementary reading program.

12. Spanish Exchange Program

Mr. Watson and staff will seek permission to participate in an exchange program with Colmenar Viejo, Spain.

13. Class Size Report

Dr. Vautour will review class enrollments as required by Board Policy.

14. Non-Renewals*

Dr. Vautour will seek a Board motion to non-renew non-tenured teachers for budgetary purposes.

15. Executive Session

Personnel matter

*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)

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

March 12, 2005, 7:30 p.m., RH Town Theater Spring Performance, Auditorium, Rocky Hill High School

March 13, 2005, 3:00 p.m., RH Town Theater Spring Performance, Auditorium, Rocky Hill High School

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

March 15, 2005, 7:00 p.m., Parent Advisory Meeting, Library, Rocky Hill High School

March 16, 2005, 7:00 p.m., Project Graduation Decorating, Café, Rocky Hill High School

March 16, 2005, 7:00 p.m., Select-a-College Program, Auditorium, Rocky Hill High School

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

March 17, 2005, Rocky Hill High School, CT All-State Music Festival Concert, Stamford, CT

March 17, 2005, 6:00 p.m., Student Senate Brain Bash, Gym, Rocky Hill High School

March 18, 2005, Rocky Hill High School, CT All-State Music Festival, Stamford, CT

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

March 19, 2005, 7:30 p.m., RH Town Theater Spring Performance, Auditorium, Rocky Hill High School

March 19, 2005, 7:30 p.m., Rocky Hill High School, CT All-State Music Festival, Stamford, CT

March 20, 2005, 3:00 p.m., RH Town Theater Spring Performance, Auditorium, Rocky Hill High School

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

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

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

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 28, 2005, Good Friday, No School

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

March 31, 2005, 6:00 p.m., International Honor Society Induction, Auditorium, Rocky Hill High School

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 21, 2005 – LAST DAY OF SCHOOL (PENDING SNOW DAYS)

June 21, 2005 (PENDING SNOW DAYS), 7:00 p.m., Rocky Hill High School Graduation