Rocky Hill Public Schools

Rocky Hill, Connecticut

February 2, 2004

REVISED

A scheduled meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Thursday, February 5, 2004, in the Town Hall Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m.

 

*      Pledge of Allegiance

 

*      Approval of Minutes

January 15, 2004, Board of Education

January 22, 2004, Budget Workshop

January 14, 2004, Curriculum Committee

 

*      Correspondence

Thank you – Susan Ostroski

Thank you to Stevens School

 

* 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

Resignation, Leslie Poland, Special Education Teacher, GMS

General Leave, Rachel Portal, Speech Pathologist, WH

Field Trip, New York City

 

Committee Reports

2.      Personnel and Negotiations

 

3.      Policy

Mrs. Vargas will request a second reading and adoption of Policy 7132 – Bylaws, and Policy 7400 – Naming of School Facilities.  Additionally, she may request a first reading on policy dealing with athletic physicals and Policy 6142 – Technology & Instruction.

 

4.      Finance

 

5.      Curriculum

 

6.      Professional Development

 

7.      Facilities

 

8.      Technology

 

9.      Transportation/Accommodations

 

Old Business

 

New Business

10.  Budget 2004-05

The Board of Education will adopt a budget for the 2004-05 school year.

 

11.  Class Size Report

Dr. Vautour will review class size data for grades K-12.

 

12.  CMT Status Report

Ms. Levy will update the Board on scoring problems with this year’s CMT.

 

13.  Audit Report

Mr. Turansky will discuss the most recent audit of the Board of Education.

 

14.  Executive Session

Student matter

 

 

 

*Indicates material will follow under separate cover.

 

Reminder of Important Dates

All Meetings at Town Hall Council Chambers unless otherwise noted

March 4, 2004, 7:00 p.m., Board of Education

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

 

Upcoming School Events

February 2, 2004, 7:00 p.m., Project Graduation Mtg., High School, Cafeteria

February 3, 2004, Basketball, East Hampton, Griswold Middle School

February 5, 2004, 7:00 p.m., Project Graduation Decorating Meeting, High School Cafeteria

February 5, 2004, 9:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., Kindergarten Town Meeting, West Hill School

February 8, 2004, 7:00 a.m., P&R Swim League Championship, High School, Pool

February 8, 2004, 5:30 p.m., Freshman Honors English, Movie Night, High School, Auditorium

February 9, 2004, 7:00 p.m., Project Graduation Decorating Meeting, High School, Cafeteria

February 11, 2004, 7:00 p.m. Parent Advisory Committee Meeting, High School, Library

February 11, 2004, 7:00 p.m., Solo/Ensemble Concert, Griswold Middle School

February 13, 2004, Classroom Spelling Bee, Gr. 4 & 5, West Hill School

February 13, 8:00 p.m., Adult Theatre Performance, High School, Auditorium

February 13, 2004, 2:15 p.m., Stevens School Town Meeting

February 14, 8:00 p.m., Adult Theatre Performance, High School, Auditorium

February 20, 8:00 p.m., Adult Theatre Performance, High School, Auditorium

February 21, 8:00 p.m., Adult Theatre Performance, High School, Auditorium

February 24, 2004, 6:30 p.m., Grade 8 Parent Orientation at High School

February 25, 2004, 6:30 p.m., Grade 8 Parent Orientation Snow Date at High School

February 26, 2004, Project Graduation Decorating Meeting, High School, Cafeteria

February 26, 2004, 2:45 p.m., School-wide Spelling Bee, Griswold Middle School

February 26, 2004, 7:00 p.m. Solo/Ensemble Concert Snow Date, Griswold Middle School

February 27, 8:00 p.m., Adult Theatre Performance, High School, Auditorium

February 27, 7:00 p.m., High School Sweetheart Dance at West Hill School

February 27, 2004, 9:00 a.m., School Spelling Bee, Gr. 4 & 5, West Hill School

February 28, 8:00 p.m., Adult Theatre Performance, High School, Auditorium

February 29, 8:00 p.m., Adult Theatre Performance, High School, Auditorium