Rocky Hill Public Schools

Rocky Hill, Connecticut

December 10, 2004

A scheduled meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Thursday, December 16, 2004, in the Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m.

· Pledge of Allegiance

· Approval of Minutes

November 16, 2004, Finance Committee

November 18, 2004, Facilities Committee

December 9, 2004, Personnel & Negotiations

· Correspondence

Letter from Brian Fell

Sister School Grant Notice

Note: Presence of Attorney General Blumenthal and Representative Guerrera

* 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

Mr. McMonigle may report on status of negotiations with secretary bargaining unit.

2. Policy

3. Finance

4. Curriculum

Mrs. Vargas may report on status of new course proposals.

5. Professional Development

6. Facilities

Mr. Bostwick may report on recent meeting.

7. Technology

8. Transportation/Accommodations

Old Business

New Business

9. AP Scholar Awards

Mr. Pitocco will provide information on students who have been recognized as AP Scholars.

10. New Clubs/Activities at Rocky Hill High School

Mr. Pitocco will share new clubs and activities that have been initiated in the high school in recent months.

11. Reading Research Project

Mrs. Boutilier will review a research project on reading comprehension in which Rocky Hill has been invited to participate.

12. Competitive Grant Summary

Mrs. Boutilier will review competitive grants awarded to the district this year.

13. Public Act 04-181

Dr. Vautour will review the requirements to now have criminal background checks conducted on all school nurses.

14. Superintendent of Schools’ Contract

Dr. Vautour will request that the Board indicate its intentions relative to the negotiations of a new contract upon the expiration of the current contract.

*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)

December 20, 2004, 6:30 p.m., Rocky Hill High School Financial Aid Workshop Auditorium

December 23, 2004, 2004, 1:00 p.m., Class of 2004 Returns, Rocky Hill High School Auditorium

December 24, 2004 – January 2, 2005, Holiday Recess, NO SCHOOL

December 28, 2004, 7:00 p.m., Erica Garrett Memorial Holiday Basketball Tournament, RH High School

December 30, 2004, 5:30 p.m./7:00 p.m., Erica Garrett Memorial Holiday Basketball Tournament, RH High School

January 5, 2005, 7:00 p.m., Parent Advisory Meeting, Griswold Middle School

January 7, 2005, Rocky Hill High School Choir, Northern Regional Music Festival

January 8, 2005, Rocky Hill High School Choir, Northern Regional Music Festival

January 7, 2005, 6:30 p.m., West Hill Sports Night (K-2), Gym

January 12, 2005, Rocky Hill High School Winter Concert (band/chorus)

January 13, 2005, 5:30 p.m., Board of Education Budget Workshop

January 13, 2005, Rocky Hill High School Creative Writing Coffee House

January 13, 2005, 7:00 p.m., PTO Meeting, Library, West Hill

January 18, 2005, 5:30 p.m., Board of Education Budget Workshop

January 20-25, 2005, Rocky Hill High School Exams

January 21, 2005, 6:30 p.m., West Hill Sports Night (3-5), Gym

January 25, 2005, 5:30 p.m., Board of Education Budget Workshop

January 27, 2005, 5:30 p.m., Board of Education Budget Workshop

February 2, 2005, 7:00 p.m., Parent Advisory Meeting, Griswold Middle School

February 10, 2005, 7:00 p.m. PTO Meeting, Library, West Hill

February 11, 2005, Rocky Hill High School Valentine’s Dance

February 11, 2005, 9:00 a.m., West Hill Classroom Spelling Bee (Gr. 4-5)

February 18, 2005, 9:00 a.m., West Hill School Spelling Bee, Café

February 15, 2005, Rocky Hill High School 8^th Grade Parent Orientation

February 16, 2005, Rocky Hill High School 8^th Grade Parent Orientation (snow date)

February 17, 2005, 7:00 p.m., Board of Education Meeting

March 2, 2005, 7:00 p.m., Parent Advisory Meeting, Griswold Middle School

March 5, 2005, 8:00 p.m., Rocky Hill Town Theater Spring Performance at Rocky Hill High School

March 8, 2005, Rocky Hill High School, Tri-M Volleyball Tournament

March 9, 2005, Rocky Hill High School Talent Show

March 9, 2005, 7:00 p.m., Town-wide Spelling Bee, Stevens School

March 10, 2005, 7:00 p.m., PTO Meeting, Library, West Hill

March 11, 2005, Rocky Hill High School, Battle of the Bands II, Gym

March 12, 2005, 8:00 p.m., Rocky Hill Town Theater Spring Performance at Rocky Hill High School

March 12, 2005, Rocky Hill High School, New England Music Festival Concert

March 13, 2005, 5:00 p.m., Rocky Hill Town Theater Spring Performance, at Rocky Hill High School

March 16, 2005, 7:00 p.m., Select-a-college Night, Rocky Hill High School

March 17, 2005, 7:00 p.m., Board of Education Meeting

March 17, 2005, Rocky Hill High School, All-State Choir Festival

March 17, 2005, Rocky Hill High School, Student Senate Brain Bash

March 18, 2005, Rocky Hill High School, All-State Choir Festival

March 19, 2005, 8:00 p.m., Rocky Hill Town Theater Spring Performance at Rocky Hill High School

March 19, 2005, Rocky Hill High School, All-State Choir Festival

March 20, 2005, 5:00 p.m., Rocky Hill Town Theater Spring Performance at Rocky Hill High School

March 22, 2005, 6:00 p.m. Rocky Hill High School Winter Sports Awards Night

March 24, 2005, 6:00 p.m., Rocky Hill High School, Student-Faculty Basketball Game

March 25, 2005, 9:00 a.m., 1:45 p.m., 7:00 p.m., West Hill Gymnastics Program-HOTS Meeting, Gym

March 30, 2005, Rocky Hill High School, Tri-M Induction

March 31, 2005, Rocky Hill High School, International Honor Society Induction

April 4, 2005, 7:00 p.m., Parent Advisory Meeting, Griswold Middle School

April 7, 2005, Rocky Hill High School, Creative Writing Coffee House

April 14-17, 2005, Rocky Hill High School French Class Quebec Trip

April 21, 2005, 7:00 p.m., Board of Education Meeting

April 27, 2005, Rocky Hill High School, National Honor Society Induction

April 29, 2005, 7:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m., Rocky Hill High School Junior Prom at Bond Ballroom, Hartford

May 4, 2005, 7:00 p.m., Parent Advisory Meeting, Griswold Middle School

May 5-8, 2005, Rocky Hill High School, Chorus Trip

May 7, 2005, Rocky Hill High School Spring Plant Sale

May 3-6, 2005, West Hill Nature’s Classroom

May 12, 2005, 7:00 p.m., PTO Meeting, Library, West Hill

May 14, 2005, Rocky Hill High School, Drama Club Spring Production

May 15, 2005, Rocky Hill High School, Drama Club Spring Production

May 17, 2005, Rocky Hill High School Scholars’ Breakfast

May 17, 2005, 7:00 p.m., Board of Education Meeting

May 21, 2005, Rocky Hill High School, Drama Club Spring Production

May 22, 2005, Rocky Hill High School, Drama Club Spring Production

May 25-27, 2005, Rocky Hill High School, CT River Source to Sound Trip

May 30, 2005, Rocky Hill High School Band, Memorial Day Parade

June 1, 2005, Rocky Hill High School, Spring Arts Festival – Art Show

June 1, 2005, Rocky Hill High School, National Art Honor Society Induction

June 1, 2005, Rocky Hill High School, Spring Arts Festival (band/chorus) Concert

June 1, 2005, 7:00 p.m., Parent Advisory Meeting, Griswold Middle School

June 2, 2005, 6:00 p.m., Rocky Hill High School, Senior Class Night

June 2, 2005, Rocky Hill High School, Beach Trip

June 3, 2005, 7:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m., Rocky Hill High School Senior Ball, Aqua Turf, Southington

June 3, 2005, West Hill Field Day (Gr. 1-5)

June 4, 2005, Rocky Hill High School, Athletic Booster Club Hall of Fame Induction

June 6, 2005, 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Rocky Hill High School, Senior Picnic

June 6, 2005, West Hill Field Day Rain Date

June 7, 2005, 7:00 p.m., Rocky Hill High School Senior Awards Night

June 8, 2005, 6:00 p.m., Rocky Hill High School, Spring Sports Awards Night

June 14, 2005, 7:00 p.m. Griswold Graduation Ceremony at Rocky Hill High School Auditorium

June 15, 2005 (PENDING SNOW DAYS), 7:00 p.m., Rocky Hill High School Graduation

June 16, 2005, 7:00 p.m., Board of Education Meeting