Rocky Hill Public Schools

Rocky Hill, Connecticut

REVISED

December 10, 2002

A special meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Thursday, December 12, 2002, in the Town Council Chambers (761 Old Main Street - NEW COUNCIL CHAMBERS) at 7:00 pm.

· Pledge of Allegiance

· Approval of Minutes

November 7, 2002, Board of Education

November 21, 2002, Board of Education

· 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.

Committee Reports

1. Personnel and Negotiations

2. Policy

Mrs. Tirillo may request a first reading of policies: 5141.2, Bullying; 6112.1, Pledge of Allegiance; and, 5141(D), reporting of Child Abuse/Neglect.

3. Finance

Mrs. Schmidt may provide responses to questions raised concerning pay for play/pay for parking.

4. Curriculum

5. Professional Development

6. Facilities

7. Technology

8. Transportation/Accommodations

9. Liaison Committee

Old Business

New Business

10. District Teacher of the Year

The Board will recognize Michelle Simon as the district’s Teacher of the Year.

11. Strategic School Profiles

The Board will review the Strategic School Profiles recently received from the State Department of Education.

12. SAT Report

Mr. Pitocco will provide a further analysis of SAT results for the graduating class of 2002.

13. CAPT Results*

Mrs. Levy and Mr. Pitocco will provide further analysis of this year’s CAPT results.

14. Computer Donation to Close Digital Divide

Administration will seek authorization to donate computers to students on free or reduced lunch or other needy individuals.

15. Quebec Field Trip

Administration will seek approval for a field trip by high school world language students to visit Quebec.

16. Committee Appointment

Mr. Szeps will announce the replacement for Raffaella Coler who resigned as chair of the Liaison Committee.

17. Extended Duty Positions

Dr. Vautour will review status of extended duty positions.

*Indicates material will follow under separate cover.

Reminder of Important Dates

All Meetings at Town Hall Council Chambers unless otherwise noted

January 14, 2003, 5:30 p.m., Budget Workshop, Griswold Middle School, Library/Media Center

January 16, 2003, 7:00 p.m., Board of Education

January 21, 2003, 5:30 p.m., Budget Workshop, Griswold Middle School, Library/Media Center

January 23, 2003, 5:30 p.m., Budget Workshop, Griswold Middle School, Library/Media Center

January 28, 2003, 5:30 p.m., Budget Workshop, Griswold Middle School, Library/Media Center

February 6, 2003, 7:00 p.m., Board of Education (one meeting in February)