Rocky Hill Public Schools
February 9, 2007
A scheduled meeting of the Board of Education will be held on February 15, 2007, in the Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m.
· Pledge of Allegiance
· Approval of Minutes
December 7, 2006, Curriculum Committee
December 7, 2006, Board of Education
January 11, 2007, BOE Budget Workshop
January 16, 2007, BOE Budget Workshop
January 23, 2007, BOE Budget Workshop
February 1, 2007, BOE Budget Workshop
February 5, 2007, Facilities Committee
· Correspondence
Scholastic Art Awards
Letter from Moser Parents
Thank you notes: Veterans Affairs, Kathy Oryell, Jane Gregg, Claudia Bertz
* 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
Ø Child Rearing Leaves – Daniel Randall, Math, GMS 06-07; Zoe Dolan, Clinical Program, 07-08; Jennifer Marino, Social Worker, 07-08; Claire Gallo, Elementary Education, WH, 06-07
Ø RHTA Contract, Article, XVII, E – 06-07 Teacher Payouts
Ø Nurse’s Contract, Article, X, D – 06-07 Nurse Payout
Ø Field Trip Requests, New York
Committee Reports
2. Personnel and Negotiations
3. Policy
4. Finance
Mrs. Schmidt will review the status of the 2007-08 budget.
5. Curriculum
6. Professional Development
7. Facilities
Mrs. Bell will discuss the status of the committee’s work on the selection of sites for future school construction.
8. Technology
9. Transportation/Accommodations
Old Business
New Business
10. Musical Interlude
Students in the new strings program will perform for the Board under the direction of Patrice Grogan. Additionally, Claire Burnett will be present with high school junior Matt DeSorbo, who will share his musical composition, which was recently selected for performance in the Constitution Brass Quartet as part of the Vermont MIDI project.
11. Dictionary Donation
Jim Clancy, of the Wethersfield/Rocky Hill Rotary Club will announce the donation of dictionaries to all of our third graders.
12. School Safety Update
Dr. Vautour will discuss recent steps to improve school safety.
13. Auditors’ Report
Mr. Turansky will report on the results of the most recent audit of Board of Education accounts.
14. PTO Invitation
Dr. Vautour will discuss an invitation to the Board of Education to address the West Hill PTO.
15. Executive Session
Personnel Matter/Superintendent of Schools’ Evaluation
*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)
February 13, 2007, 7:00 p.m., Stevens PTO meeting
February 12, 2007, 7:00 p.m., 8th Grade Parent Orientation @ High School
February 13, 2007, 1:45 & 6:30 p.m., WH Gym Show, gym
February 15, 2007, 7:00 p.m., Board of Education Meeting
February 16, 2007, 9:00 a.m., WH School Spelling Bee, Café
February 19-23, 2007 WINTER RECESS
February 27, 2007, 6:00 p.m., Tri-M Volleyball Tournament @ High School
March 1, 2007, 7:00 p.m., Town-wide Spelling Bee, Café
March 1, 2007, 6:00 p.m., Moser PTO meeting
March 2, 2007, Moser/Stevens Read Across America
March 8 2007, 7:00 p.m., West Hill PTO meeting, Library
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, 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 22, 2007, 5:00 p.m., West Hill Invention Convention, Café
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