Rocky Hill Public Schools

Rocky Hill, Connecticut

November 30, 2007

 

A scheduled meeting of the Board of Education will be held on December 6, 2007, in the Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m.

 

·         Pledge of Allegiance

 

·         Approval of Minutes

November 15, 2007, Board of Education

 

·         Correspondence

Stevens School PTO letter

 

* 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.

 

Superintendent’s Report

Lockdown drills

NEACE Pre-Self Study

 

1.       Consent Calendar

Resignation – Sara Melzen, Speech/Language Pathologist

 

Committee Reports

2.       Personnel and Negotiations

 

3.       Policy

 

4.       Finance

 

5.       Curriculum

 

6.       Professional Development

 

7.       Facilities

Mr. Charles Wisnioski will report on a recent meeting of the Government Operations Committee and the Facilities Committee.

 

8.       Technology

 

9.       Transportation/Accommodations

 

 

Old Business

10.    2008-09 School Calendar

Ms. Parmelee-Blancato will request approval of the school calendar for 2008-09.

 

New Business

11.    Recognition of Retiring Board of Education Members

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

 

12.    Recognition of Retiring Board of Education Secretary

The Board will recognize Donna Wadstrup for 27 years of service to Rocky Hill Public Schools.

 

13.    General Mills Champions for Healthy Kids Grant

Laura Boutilier and staff will provide information on the General Mills Champion for Healthy Kids grant.

 

14.    Special Education Grant

Dr. Cathy Riggs will provide information on the Department of Social Services (DSS)/Bureau of Rehabilitation Services (BRS) – Connect-Ability Grant effective April 2008 (if proposal accepted).

 

15.    Discussion and possible action on extension of lease between Connecticut Student Loan Foundation and Rocky Hill Public Schools

Ms. Parmelee-Blancato will request Board approval of a two-year lease extension of the existing lease between Connecticut Student Loan Foundation and the Rocky Hill Public Schools for use of the 325 Brook Street facility.

 

16.    Strategic School Profiles

Mrs. Boutilier will review the most recent set of Strategic School Profiles.

 

17.    Televising Board of Education Sub Committee Meetings and Workshops

The Board will discuss the possibility of televising sub committee meetings and workshops.

 

*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 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