Rocky Hill Public Schools

Rocky Hill, Connecticut

May 16, 2007

 

2nd REVISION

 

A scheduled meeting of the Board of Education will be held on May 17, 2007, in the Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m.

 

·         Pledge of Allegiance

·         Approval of Minutes

April 5, 2007, Board of Education

April 5, 2007, Board of Education

April 12, 2007, Board of Education

 

·         Correspondence

Thank you – Project Graduation

 

* 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

Field Trips –          Greece, Spring 2008

                                Great East Music Festival – Agawam, MA

                                Connecticut River Source to Sound – Pittsburg, NH

                                Social Studies - Newport, RI

                                Drama Club – Broadway, NY

Obsolete Equipment

Technology Infrastructure Grant

School Lunch Prices

IDEA Grant

Resignations:        J. A. Camille Vautour, Supt. of Schools

                                Tami Fagan, English, HS

                                Georgeanna DiCenso, Math, HS

                                Leann Donahue, Family & Consumer Science, HS

 

Committee Reports

2.       Personnel and Negotiations

Mr. McMonigle will report on the status of selection process for a search firm to assist in the hiring of a new superintendent of schools.

 

3.       Policy

 

4.       Finance

Mrs. Schmidt will recommend Board adoption of an Early Retirement Incentive Program.

                                

5.       Curriculum

 

6.       Professional Development

Ms. Viggiano-Grosse will report on recent professional development activities.

 

 

7.       Facilities

Mr. Arico will report on the status of school walk throughs and the next steps in moving the facilities study forward.

 

8.       Technology

 

9.       Transportation/Accommodations

Mr. Carberry may report on a recent hearing.

 

10.    Liaison

Mrs. Vargas may discuss a recent meeting of the Council’s Liaison Committee

 

Old Business

 

New Business

11.    Italy Experience

High school faculty and students will discuss their recent trip to Italy.

 

12.    Elementary Report Card

Mrs. Boutilier will present a report and recommendations concerning proposed revisions to the elementary report card.

 

13.    Elementary Conference Schedule

Mrs. DiMaggio and Ms. Boutaugh will review a proposal concerning elementary conferences.

 

14.    Healthy Food Certification Statement

Mr. Turansky will provide a recommendation concerning the need for and desirability of seeking certification by the State Department of Education.

 

15.    Rescinding Non-tenured Personnel

Dr. Vautour will request the Board rescind its earlier notice of non-renewal of contracts for non-tenured teachers.

 

16.    Board of Education Retreat, June 13, 2007

Dr. Vautour will provide an update on plans for a retreat involving all Board members and administrators to be held prior to the close of school.

 

17.    Executive Session

Student discipline

 

*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)

May 14, 2007, Orientation for WH gr. 5 students at GMS

May 17, 2007, 7:15 a.m., Scholars’ Breakfast, HS, Café

May 18, 2007, Great East Music Festival, GMS

May 21, 2007, Orientation for MHS gr. 5 students at GMS

May 23, 2007, 7:00 p.m., Gr. 5 DVD/Rising/Band, Café

May 24, 2007, WH Civil War Encampment – Gr. 5

May 29, 2007, 7:00 p.m., High School Civil Engineering Program, Library

May 30, 2007, GMS 6th Grade Field Day (rain date 6/1/07)

June 4, 2007, Scholar Leader Dinner, GMS

June 6, 2007, GMS Spring Arts Festival

June 7, 2007, 6:00 p.m., Moser PTO

June 8, 2007, Relay for Life Walk

June 13, 2007, Stevens School Step-up Ceremony, 6:30 p.m.

June 14, 2007, 7:00 p.m., Board of Education Meeting

June 15, 2007, GMS 7th Grade Field Day (rain date 6/18/07)

June 15, 2007, West Hill School Step-up Ceremony, 6:30 p.m.

June 18, 2007, Griswold Middle School Step-up Ceremony, 6:30 p.m. at HS

June 21, 2007, LAST DAY OF SCHOOL – Pending Snow Days

June 21, 2007, 7:00 p.m., High School Graduation – Pending Snow Days

September 4, 2007, FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL – 2007-08 SCHOOL YEAR