Cheshire Named One of 100 Best Places to Live in America

Money magazine has once again ranked (#73) Cheshire one of the best places to live in America.

"Because this charming, garden-filled town is near both New Haven (16 miles) and Hartford (26), residents can commute to either city--or work right here (there’s a small industrial sector). Though many towns are struggling financially these days, Cheshire boasts a triple-A credit rating. Schools are good, and affordable condos are available. The town’s Rails-to-Trails program has allowed the conversion of abandoned tracks; residents can now bike from Cheshire to New Haven, with plans to develop additional paths in the future."

The rest of the article can be found on Cheshire Patch.

8/15 BOE Policy Committee Meeting

The BOE Policy Committee is meeting 8/15, 7:30am in the Humiston Board Room. There are a number of policy revisions being discussed including the Turf Field Replacement Fund policy (finally). A draft of all policies being discussed will be available. I'll post them here as soon as I have them on Monday.

AGENDA

I.                   Review and Discuss Policies/Regulations
0521	Nondiscrimination (Revised Policy & Regulation)
5111	Admission/Placement (Revised Policy)
5113	Truancy (Revised Policy)
5114	Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process (Revised Policy)
5131.911	Bullying (Replacement Policy & Regulation)
5141	Student Health Services (Revised Policy)
5141.21	Administering Medication (Replacement Policy & Regulation)
5141.3	Health Assessments and Immunizations (Revised Policy)
5145.4	Harassment (Revised Policy)
6162.3	Research:  Testing (Revised Policy)
II.                Other.
	Turf Replacement Discussion

2011-2012 Student Enrollment Report

The start of the 2011-2012 school year is only a few weeks away. We have some preliminary enrollment numbers as of 7/28. The report below shows the actual enrollment by School/Grade for 2010-2011. It also contains a "Projected by School 2011-2012". I expect an updated version of this report by the time school starts and another update in October. These reports will show 2011-2012 actuals by grade/school.

In short, we're looking at 95 fewer students this year as of 7/28.

I have no doubts enrollment numbers will play a major role in the next budget cycle. Leaving this report here as a placeholder for discussions to come.

8/9 Town Council Public Hearing: CHS Track Project

TOWN COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
7:30 P.M., TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2011
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 84 SOUTH MAIN STREET, CHESHIRE, CT

Public Hearing Subject Matter: Consideration of appropriation and borrowing authorization for $188,890 for the Cheshire High School Track Replacement and Resurfacing project.

AGENDA:

1. Roll Call.
2. Explanation of Hearing Procedure and Agenda.
3. Reading of Legal Notice.
4. Presentation on Hearing Subject.
5. Questions at the Discretion of the Chair.
6. Proponents and Opponents Statements Alternately Expressed.
7. Rebuttal at the Discretion of the Chair.
8. Adjournment.