Rocky Hill Public Schools

Rocky Hill, Connecticut

October 25, 2006

 

REVISED

 

A re-scheduled meeting of the Board of Education will be held on October 26, 2006, in the Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m.

 

·         Pledge of Allegiance

·         Approval of Minutes

September 7, 2006, Facilities Committee

September 18, 2006, Facilities Committee

September 20, 2006, Board of Education Open Forum

September 21, 2006, Finance Committee

September 21, 2006, Board of Education

October 5, 2006, Facilities Committee

 

·         Correspondence

Resignation – Robert Pitocco

Thank you notes:  Joan McKiernan, Cynthia Lefebvre, Maple View Manor, and Connecticut Audubon Society

 

* 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

Strings Program FTE adjustment

Board of Education 2007 meeting schedule

Field trips – New York City, Boston

Resignations – Robert Pitocco, HS Principal, Ruth Levy, Director, Special Education & Pupil Services

 

Committee Reports

2.       Personnel and Negotiations

 

3.       Policy

 

4.       Finance

Mrs. Schmidt may report on items discussed at the recent committee meeting.

 

5.       Curriculum

 

6.       Professional Development

 

7.       Facilities

Mr. Arico may comment on the status of the Feasibility Study and recently held public forums.

 

8.       Technology

 

9.       Transportation/Accommodations

 

Old Business

 

 

New Business

10.    AP Test Results

Mr. Pitocco will discuss the most recent AP test results.

 

11.    Give Back Activities

Ms. Hayward and Mr. Watson will discuss recent community give back activities pursued by high school and middle school students.

 

12.    November 7th Professional Development Activities

Mrs. Boutilier will highlight professional development activities planned for November 7, 2006.

 

13.    Grant Applications

Mrs. Boutilier will review the district’s consolidated grant application and seek approval for submission to the State Department of Education.  Additionally, she will discuss a professional development grant in the area of technology.

 

14.    School Calendar 2007-06

Dr. Vautour request approval of the 2007-08 school calendar.

 

15.    Status Report on Facilities Committee Deliberations on the Schoenhardt Report

Dr. Vautour and Mr. Arico will discuss the status of the Facilities Committee’s thinking relative to the recommendations contained in the Schoenhardt report.

 

16.    Class Size Analysis

Dr. Vautour will review class size enrollments across all grades for the fall semester.

 

17.    CAPT Annual Yearly Progress Results

Dr. Vautour will review the annual AYP results for the most recent CAPT scores.

 

18.    Executive Session

Student discipline

 

*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)

October 23-27, 2006, 8:30 – 3:30 p.m., West Hill Book Fair, Gym

October 24, 2006, 7:30 p.m., High School Fall Concert

October 27, 2006, Professional Day – NO SCHOOL

October 28, 2006, High School Marching Band Competition @ US Coast Guard Academy

October 28, 2006, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m., West Hill Book Fair, Gym

October 31, 2006, 2:30 p.m., Moser Halloween Parade

November 2, 2006, 6:30 p.m., West Hill Math Family Night, Gym

November 7, 2006, Moser Election Day Bake Sale

November 7, 2006, Election Day – Professional Day – NO SCHOOL

November 8, 2006, 7:00 p.m., West Hill PTO Meeting, Café

November 9, 2006, 6:00 p.m., West Hill Harvest Ball, Gym

November 9, 2006, COC Music Concert – Band and Choir

November 10, 2006 – Veterans’ Day – NO SCHOOL

November 14, 2006, 6:00 p.m., Moser PTO meeting, Café

November 14, 2006, 7:00 p.m., Stevens PTO meeting, Café

November 15, 2006, 7:00 p.m., ESL Family Night, Stevens School, Café/Gym

November 16, 2006, 7:00 p.m., Board of Education Meeting

November 21, 2006, 11:00 a.m., Moser Thanksgiving Feast, Café

November 22, 2006, 9:00 a.m., Stevens Turkey Trot

November 22-24, 2006, Thanksgiving Recess

December 2, 2006, 7:00 p.m., High School Drama Club Fall Production, Auditorium

December 2, 2006, High School Holiday Plant Sale

December 3, 2006, 2:00 p.m., High School Drama Club Fall Production, Auditorium

December 3, 2006, High School Holiday Plant Sale

December 4, 2006, 6:00 p.m., High School Fall Sports Awards Night

December 7, 2006, 3:00 p.m., High School Festival of Trees – Chorus

December 7, 2006, 7:00 p.m., Board of Education Meeting

December 8, 2006, 7:00 p.m., High School Drama Club Fall Production, Auditorium

December 9, 2006, 7:00 p.m., High School Drama Club Fall Production, Auditorium

December 12, 2006, 6:00 p.m., Moser PTO meeting

December 12, 2006, 7:00 p.m., Stevens PTO meeting

December 25-, 2006 – January 2, 2007, HOLIDAY RECESS

December 27, 2006, High School Erica Garrett Memorial Holiday Basketball Tournament, Gym

December 29, 2006, High School Erica Garrett Memorial Holiday Basketball Tournament, Gym

January 9, 2007, 6:00 p.m., Moser PTO meeting

January 9, 2007, 7:00 p.m., Stevens PTO meeting

January 10, 2007, 7:30 p.m., High School Winter Band/Chorus Concert

January 15, 2007 – MKL Day – NO SCHOOL

January 18, 2007, 7:00 p.m., Board of Education Meeting

February 10, 2007, Stevens Classroom Spelling Bee

February 13, 2007, 6:00 p.m., Moser PTO meeting

February 13, 2007, 7:00 p.m., Stevens PTO meeting

February 12, 2007, 7:00 p.m., 8th Grade Parent Orientation @ High School

February 15, 2007, 7:00 p.m., Board of Education Meeting

February 19-23, 2007 WINTER RECESS

February 27, 2007, 6:00 p.m., Tri-M Volleyball Tournament @ High School

March 2, 2007, Moser/Stevens Read Across America

March 8, 2007, 6:30 p.m., High School Talent Show

March 10, 2007, Moser OLD Fashion Games Day

March 12, 2007, 7:00 p.m., High School Select-a-College Night

March 13, 2007, 6:00 p.m., Moser PTO meeting

March 13, 2007, 7:00 p.m., Stevens PTO meeting

March 15, 2007, 7:00 p.m., Board of Education Meeting

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

April 6, 2007, Good Friday – NO SCHOOL

April 10, 2007, 6:00 p.m., Moser PTO meeting

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 14-20, 2007, SPRING RECESS

April 24, 2007, Moser/Stevens Kindergarten Orientation