Rocky Hill Public Schools

Rocky Hill, Connecticut

September 10, 2004

 

 

A scheduled meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Thursday, September 16, 2004, in the Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m.

 

·         Pledge of Allegiance

 

·         Approval of Minutes

May 10, 2004, Board of Education

May 12, 2004, Personnel & Negotiations Committee

May 19, 2004, Joint Finance and Personnel & Negotiations Committees

May 28, 2004, Board of Education

June 17, 2004, Facilities Committee

August 19, 2004, Board of Education

August 19, 2004, Curriculum Committee

August 19, 2004, Facilities Committee

August 19, 2004, Policy Committee

 

·         Correspondence

                Thank you – Norma Kenneson

                Notice – Teresa Wilson – Connecticut Finalist for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Elementary Science Teaching

                Letter – Anna Norland

 

* 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.

 

 

Committee Reports

1.       Personnel and Negotiations

 

2.       Policy

Mrs. Vargas will recommend second reading and adoption on a policy concerning the use of defibrillators in schools.

 

3.       Finance

Mrs. Schmidt may report on recent meeting.

 

4.       Curriculum

Mrs. Vargas may report on recent meeting.

 

5.       Professional Development

 

6.       Facilities

Mr. Bostwick may report on recent meeting.

 

7.       Technology

 

8.       Transportation/Accommodations

 

Old Business

 

 

New Business

9.       Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year Recognition Ceremony

Representatives from Wal-Mart will be present to honor Sandy Phair as their Connecticut Teacher of the Year.

 

10.    Opening of School Report

Dr. Vautour will introduce new staff and report on the opening of schools.

 

11.    Summer School Reports

Mrs. Boutilier and staff will provide a report on recently completed summer school activities.

 

12.    CAPT Results

Mr. Pitocco will discuss the results of the most recent Connecticut Academic Performance Test (CAPT).

 

13.    SAT Results

Mr. Pitocco will share the SAT results for the graduating class of 2004.

 

14.    Budget Charge/Budget Calendar

Mr. Turansky will seek approval of this budget charge and calendar for fiscal year 2005-06.

 

15.    ESEA Consolidated Grant

Mrs. Boutilier will seek permission to submit the ESEA Consolidated Grant application.

 

16.    Legislative Update

Dr. Vautour will provide a summary of recent legislative activities affecting education.

 

 

*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)

September 11, 2004, 5:00 p.m., Rocky Hill Summer Youth Theater Performance, Rocky Hill High School

September 20, 2004, 7:00 p.m., West Hill School K-2 Open House

September 21, 2004, 6:30 p.m., Stevens School K-2 Open House

September 22, 2004, 7:00 p.m., West Hill School Gr. 3-5 Open House

September 28, 2004, 6:30 p.m., Stevens School, Gr. 3-5 Open House

September 30, 2004, 6:30 p.m., Rocky Hill High School Open House

September 30, 2004, 6:30 p.m., Moser School Open House

October 2, 2004, Royal Blues Home Band Competition, Rocky Hill High School

October 6, 2004, 7:00 p.m., Parent Advisory Meeting, Griswold Middle School

October 7, 2004, Rocky Hill High School Lend-a-Paw Day

October 9, 2004, Rocky Hill High School Marching Band Competition at Rockville HS

October 14, 2004, 7:00 p.m., PTO Meeting, Library, West Hill

October 14, 2004, Rocky Hill High School Lend-a-Paw Day (Rain Date)

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

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

October 23, 2004, Griswold Giveback Day

October 24, 2004, 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 Concert

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

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 9, 2004, COC Music Concert, Band/Choir

November 12, 2004, 7:30 p.m., RH Town Theater Fundraising Event at Rocky Hill High School

November 12, 2004, 7:00 p.m., Junior Ring Dance, Rocky Hill High School

November 13, 2004, 7:30 p.m., RH Town Theater Fundraising Event at Rocky Hill High School

November 14, 2004, 7:30 p.m., RH Town Theater Fundraising Event at Rocky Hill High School

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

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

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