Here is a look at the major meetings this week.
State Sen. Tony Guglielmo and state Rep. Timothy Ackert hosted a forum on the state budget this week.
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The Board of Education met this week.
Meeting highlights:
• State Rep. Claire Janowski presented a certificate of commendation to Susan Norlie-Hesnan in recognition of her 14 years of service to the board.
• Superintendent of Schools Mary Conway and the Board discussed revising the 2012 Spring Recess in April to coincide with neighboring school districts. Tolland, South Windsor, Bolton and Ellington will be taking their 2012 Spring Recess from April 16 to 20, one week later than Vernon. Vernon’s 2012 Spring Recess is scheduled for April 9 to 13.
The Board discussed what the neighboring school districts are doing for February break, the benefits of conforming to other towns, and the impact of changing the Vernon calendar.
Kyle Percy moved to revise the spring recess for the 2011-12 academic year to April 16 to 20. The motion was not seconded. Therefore, the 2012 spring recess remains April 9 to 13.
• The board approved professional development dates and early dismissal dates for Rockville High School for the 2011-12 academic year to accommodate preparation for the school’s decennial accreditation visit in 2013.
The dates are:
Oct. 4, 2011 - early dismissal.
Nov. 8, 2011 – half-day, professional development.
Jan. 10, 2012 – early dismissal.
Feb. 17, 2012 – half-day, professional development.
March 20, 2012 – early dismissal.
April 5, 2012 - half-day. professional development.
May 22, 2012 – early dismissal.
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