Rocky Hill Public Schools

Rocky Hill, Connecticut

June 13, 2005

 

REVISED

 

A scheduled meeting of the Board of Education will be held on June 16, 2005, in the Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m.

 

·         Pledge of Allegiance

 

·         Approval of Minutes

May 11, 2005, Policy Committee

May 19, 2005, Finance Committee

May 19, 2005, Facilities Committee

May 19, 2005, Board of Education

June 8, 2005, Curriculum Committee

 

·         Correspondence

Student Recognition – Heath Horn

Thank you notes:  Jayne Durnal, Julie Manuch, St. Vincent de Paul

Donation – Junior Women’s Club

 

* 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

Food Services Contract

National Honor Society Conference – Washington, D.C.

Field Trip - England

 

Committee Reports

2.       Personnel and Negotiations

 

3.       Policy

Mrs. Vargas will report on Technology Policy follow-up.

 

4.       Finance

Mrs. Schmidt may report on recent meeting.

 

5.       Curriculum

Mrs. Vargas may report on a recent meeting and request approval of new textbooks.

 

6.       Professional Development

 

7.       Facilities

Mr. Bostwick may report on recent meeting.

 

8.       Technology

 

9.       Transportation/Accommodations

 

Old Business

 

New Business

10.    Retirement Recognition

The Board will honor retirees Dolores Callegher and Virginia Currie.

 

11.    Time Study Committee

Mrs. Boutilier will report on work the Time Study Committee.

 

12.    Teaching American History Grant

Mrs. Boutilier will review details of consortium grant to provide professional development to teachers won teach American history.

 

13.    Administrative Professional Development & Evaluation Plan

Dr. Vautour will review and seek approval of the revised Administrative Professional Development & Evaluation Plan.

 

14.    Report on Implementation Costs for NCLB

Dr. Vautour will discuss a recent report on implementation costs for NCLB and request the Board vote to support the State of Connecticut in its NCLB lawsuit.

 

15.    Executive Session

Superintendent of Schools’ evaluation

Personnel Matter - Contract renewals for non-bargaining personnel

 

 

*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)

June 10, 2005, 6:00 p.m., West Hill Talent Show, Café

June 13, 2005, 7:00 p.m., Project Graduation Decorating, Café

June 14, 2005, 7:00 p.m., Project Graduation Decorating, McVicar Field

June 16, 2005, West Hill Field Day (Kindergarten and Bright Beginnings)

June 16, 2005, 1:00 p.m., 6th & 7th Grade Award Ceremony, Rocky Hill High School Auditorium

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

June 17, 2005, 1:45 p.m., West Hill Gr. 5 Awards Assembly, Café

June 17, 2005, 5:30 p.m., West Hill Stepping Up Ceremony, Café

June 20, 2005, 9:45 a.m., 8th Grade Awards Ceremony, Rocky Hill High School Auditorium

June 20, 2005, 7:00 p.m. Griswold Graduation Ceremony, Rocky Hill High School Auditorium

June 21, 2005 – LAST DAY OF SCHOOL – EARLY DISMISSAL

June 21, 2005, 7:00 p.m., Rocky Hill High School, Class of 2005 Graduation

June 21, 2005, 10:30 p.m., Project Graduation Party