Rocky Hill Public Schools

Rocky Hill, Connecticut

March 12, 2007

REVISED

A scheduled meeting of the Board of Education will be held on March 15, 2007, in the Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m.

 

·         Pledge of Allegiance

·         Approval of Minutes

February 15, 2007, Board of Education

February 15, 2007, Curriculum Committee

 

·         Correspondence

 

* 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 Trip – Pittsburg, Hew Hampshire – CT River Course

Resignations – Thomas Krupa, Jr., Music; K-12, Stacey Moed-Klein, HS Business Education

 

Committee Reports

2.       Personnel and Negotiations

Mr. McMonigle may report on the status of a possible Early Retirement Incentive Program.

 

3.       Policy

 

4.       Finance

 

5.       Curriculum

 

6.       Professional Development

 

7.       Facilities

Mr. Arico will discuss the status of the selection of sites for future school construction when they met with the Town Council and possible building walk-thrus.

 

8.       Technology

 

9.       Transportation/Accommodations

Mr. Carberry may report on recent residency hearings.

 

Old Business

 

New Business

10.    Wooden Toy Club

Mr. Patarini and students from Griswold Middle School will share their experiences in participating in a Toy Club made possible through an Explore & SOAR grant.


 

11.    High School Video

A recently completed video on Rocky Hill High School will be shared with the Board.  This video was produced by Mrs. Eileen Schnyder.

 

12.    Status Report on the Board’s Medical Benefits Account

Mr. Robert Lindberg, the Board’s Insurance Consultant, will be present to discuss the status of the benefits account for the 2007-08 school year.

 

13.    Update on Math Activities

Ms. Joyce Waterbury, our district Math Implementation Specialist, will provide an update on implementation of the elementary Trailblazers program, as well as work being done at the middle and high school levels.

 

14.    Non-Renewal of Non-tenured Personnel*

Dr. Vautour will request the non-renewal of non-tenured staff to insure Board flexibility to respond to budget constraints.

 

15.    Town Budget Review Cycle

Dr. Vautour will review the budget review schedule as developed by the Town Council.

 

16.    Executive Session

Personnel matters

 

*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 17, 2007, 7:00 p.m., High School Drama Club Spring Production

March 18, 2007, 2:00 p.m., High School Drama Club Spring Production

March 22, 2007, 5:00 p.m., West Hill Invention Convention, Café

March 23, 2007, 7:00 p.m., High School Drama Club Spring Production

March 24, 2007, 6:00 p.m., High School Drama Club Spring Production

March 26, 2007, 6:00 p.m., High School Winter Sports Awards Night

March 28, 2007, 8:15 a.m., High School Music In Our Schools Assembly

March 29, 2007, 7:00 p.m., High School International Honor Society Induction

March 30, 2007, Professional Day – NO SCHOOL

April 2-5, 2007, Moser/Stevens Kindergarten Registration

April 4, 2007, 7:00 p.m., High School Tri-M Induction

April 5, 2007, 6:00 p.m., Moser PTO meeting

April 5, 2007, 2007, 7:45 a.m., WH, P.A.C. meeting, Café

April 5, 2007, 7:00 p.m., Board of Education Meeting

April 6, 2007, Good Friday – NO SCHOOL

April 10, 2007, 7:00 p.m., Stevens PTO meeting

April 12, 2007, 7:00 p.m., High School Battle of the Bands II

April 12, 2007, 7:00 p.m., WH Kindergarten Orientation, Café

April 14-20, 2007, SPRING RECESS

April 24, 2007, Moser/Stevens Kindergarten Orientation

May 3, 2007, 6:00 p.m., Moser PTO

May 17, 2007, 7:00 p.m., Board of Education Meeting

June 7, 2007, 6:00 p.m., Moser PTO

June 14, 2007, 7:00 p.m., Board of Education Meeting

June 20, 2007, LAST DAY OF SCHOOL – Pending Snow Days

June 20, 2007, 7:00 p.m., High School Graduation – Pending Snow Days