Rocky Hill Public Schools

Rocky Hill, Connecticut

August 12, 2004

 

 

A scheduled meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Thursday, August 19, 2004, in the Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m.

 

·         Pledge of Allegiance

 

·         Approval of Minutes

June 17, 2004, Board of Education

August 3, 2004, Finance Committee

August 10, 2004, Personnel & Negotiations Committee

 

·         Correspondence

                Thank you notes:  Andrea Colla, Peter Rubasky, Irene Hadfield, Barbara Allessio, Rosalie O’Neill, Cora Belden Library

                Letter – Mr. & Mrs. James Ross

                Letter – David Shonta

 

* 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

Child Rearing Leave – Tyrrell White, Health/PE, GMS

Resignations – Roseceil Rader, World Languages, HS, Beth Eisenberg, Mathematics, HS

BEST Teacher Appointments

Annual Tuition Rate

Facilities Use Fee Structure

Fiscal Year 2003-04 Close-out

 

Committee Reports

2.       Personnel and Negotiations

 

3.       Policy

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

 

4.       Finance

Mrs. Schmidt may report on recent meeting held on August 3, 2004.

 

5.       Curriculum

Mrs. Vargas may report on recent meeting.

 

6.       Professional Development

 

7.       Facilities

Mr. Bostwick may report on recent meeting.

 

8.       Technology

 

9.       Transportation/Accommodations

 

 

Old Business

 

 

New Business

10.    Retiree Recognition

The Board of Education will recognize the retirement of Norma Kenneson, secretary at Myrtle H. Stevens School.

 

11.    CMT Report

Administration will report out on the 2003 CMT results.

 

12.    Professional Development Report

Mrs. Boutilier will summarize data concerning professional development activities for the 2003-04 school year.

 

13.    Elementary Enrollment Analysis

Dr. Vautour will seek ratification of a decision to approve an additional section of kindergarten at West Hill School.

 

14.    Status Report on Clinical Day/Alternative Programs for Rocky Hill High School

Ms. Levy will discuss the status of two new programs to address student needs at Rocky Hill High School.

 

15.    Status Report on Fall Hirings

Dr. Vautour will review the vacancies filled during the summer months.

 

16.    School Leavers Report

Dr. Vautour will review the number of students leaving Griswold Middle School and not attending Rocky Hill High School.

 

17.    Retreat Recommendations

Administration will seek direction from the Board of Education on prioritizing recommendations from the Board Retreat held on May 28th.

 

18.    Executive Session

Contracts regarding non-bargaining unit personnel.

 

 

 

*Indicates material will follow under separate cover.

 

Reminder of Important Dates

All Meetings at Town Hall Council Chambers unless otherwise noted

August 30, 2004, FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL – 2004-05

September 8, 2004, 6:30 p.m., Griswold Middle School Open House

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

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 23, 2004, 6:30 p.m., Rocky Hill High School Open House

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

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

October 21, 2004, 7:00 p.m., Board of Education

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

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