Rocky Hill Public Schools

Rocky Hill, Connecticut

November 9, 2007

 

A scheduled meeting of the Board of Education will be held on November 15, 2007, in the Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m.

 

·         Pledge of Allegiance

 

·       Election of Officers

 

·         Approval of Minutes

October 25, 2007, Board of Education

October 25, 2007, Curriculum Committee

 

·         Correspondence

Letter from Governor Rell

 

* 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 – New Orleans, Greece, Boston

Childrearing Leave – Angela Jones, Elem. Education, WH

 

Committee Reports

2.       Personnel and Negotiations

 

3.       Policy

 

4.       Finance

 

5.       Curriculum

 

6.       Professional Development

 

7.       Facilities

 

8.       Technology

 

9.       Transportation/Accommodations

 

10.    Liaison

 

Old Business

 

New Business


11.    Recognitions

The Board will recognize Neil Geldof, Peter Arico, Anne Schmidt, and Mark Carberry for their service to the Rocky Hill Public Schools.

 

12.    Teacher of the Year Awardees

The Board will recognize this year’s teachers of the year.

 

13.    CAPSS Awards

Ms. Parmelee-Blancato will introduce this year’s awardees of the Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendent Awards.

 

14.    Enrollment Projection Report

Dr. Peter Prowda will present a report on projected enrollment.

 

15.    Holiday Reception

Mrs. Parmelee-Blancato will discuss the specifics for the holiday reception for the staff.

 

16.    Appointment of Superintendent of Schools’ Search Committee

 

17.    Executive Session

Pending litigation

Discussion regarding performance of central office administration

 

 

 

*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)

November 16, 2007, 8:00 p.m., HS Junior Ring Dance

November 21 – 23, 2007, NO SCHOOL – THANKSGIVING RECESS

November 27, 2007, 6:00 p.m., HS Fall Sports Awards Night

December 4, 2007, 3:00 p.m., HS Festival of Trees (Chorus)

December 6, 2007, 7:00 p.m., Board of Education Meeting

December 7, 2007, 8:00 p.m., HS Drama Club Fall Production

December 8, 2007, 2:30 p.m. & 8:00 p.m., HS Drama Club Fall Production

December 12 – 14, 2007, EARLY DISMISSAL – ELEMENTARY LEVEL ONLY

December 21, 2007, WH Grade 2 Holiday Program

December 24, 2007 - January 1, 2008, NO SCHOOL – HOLIDAY RECESS

January 9, 2008, 7:00 p.m., HS Winter Concert – Band/Chorus

January 10, 2008, 7:00 p.m., WH PTO Meeting

January 10, 2008, 5:30 p.m., GMS, BOE Budget Workshop

January 15, 2008, 5:30 p.m., GMS, BOE Budget Workshop

January 16, 2008, WH Winter Concert

January 17, 2008, WH Winter Concert Snow Date

January 17, 2008, 7:00 p.m., Board of Education Meeting

January 21, 2008, NO SCHOOL - HOLIDAY

January 22, 2008, 5:30 p.m., GMS, BOE Budget Workshop

January 24, 2008, 5:30 p.m., GMS, BOE Budget Workshop

January 31, 2008, 5:30 p.m., GMS, BOE Budget Adoption

February 7, 2008, 7:00 p.m., Board of Education Meeting

February 12, 2008, 7:00 p.m., HS 8th Grade Parent Orientation

February 13, 2008, WH Gym Show

February 15, 2008, 9:30 a.m., WH School Spelling Bee

February 18 – 22, 2008, NO SCHOOL – WINTER RECESS

March 11, 2008, 6:00 p.m., HS Tri-M Volleyball Tournament

March 11, 2008, 7:00 p.m., WH PTO Meeting

March 12, 2008, 7:00 p.m., HS Junior Planning Night

March 15, 2008, HS Band – St. Patrick’s Day Parade

March 18, 2008, 6:00 p.m., HS Winter Sports Awards Night

March 20, 2008, 7:00 p.m., Board of Education Meeting

March 21, 2008, NO SCHOOL – HOLIDAY

March 24, 2008, NO SCHOOL – PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

March 26, 2008, 6:30 p.m., HS Talent Show

March 27, 2008, 6:00 p.m., HS International Honor Society Induction

March 28, 2008, HS All State Choir Festival

March 29, 2008, HA All-State Choir Festival

March 31, 2008 – April 4, 2008, Kindergarten Registration

April 3, 2008, 7:00 p.m., Board of Education Meeting

April 4, 2008, 8:00 p.m., HS Drama Club Spring Production

April 5, 2008, 2:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., HS Drama Club Spring Production

April 10, 2008, 7:00 p.m., HS Tri-M Induction

April 12, 2008, 6:00 p.m., HS Choir Cabaret

April 14 – 18, 2008, NO SCHOOL – SPRING RECESS

April 30, 2008, 7:00 p.m., HS National Honor Society Induction

May 8, 2008, 7:00 p.m., WH PTO Meeting

May 9, 2008, 7:00 p.m., HS Junior Prom @ Sheraton, Windsor Locks

May 15, 2008, 7:00 p.m., Board of Education Meeting

May 21, 2008, WH Spring Concert

May 20, 2008, 7:30 a.m., HS Scholars’ Breakfast

May 26, 2008, HS Band, Memorial Day Parade

May 26, 2008, NO SCHOOL – HOLIDAY

May 28, 2008, 7:00 p.m., HS Spring Arts Festival, Band/Chorus Concert/Art Show

May 29, 2008, HS Bloodmobile

June 4, 2008, 6:00 p.m., Spring Sports Awards Night

June 6, 2008, 7:00 p.m., HS Senior Ball @ Water’s Edge, Westbrook

June 9, 2008, 9:00 a.m., HS Senior Picnic

June 10, 2008, 7:00 p.m., HS Senior Awards Night

June 11, 2008, 6:00 p.m., HS Senior Class Night

June 12, 2008, 7:00 p.m., Board of Education Meeting

June 19, 2008, EARLY DISMISSAL - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL – PENDING SNOW DAYS

June 19, 2008, 7:00 p.m., HS Graduation – PENDING SNOW DAYS

June 19, 2008, 10:30 p.m., HS Project Graduation All Night Party – PENDING SNOW DAYS