Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - 7/20/10

Vision Statement

The Franklin Public Schools will foster within its students the knowledge and skills to find and achieve satisfaction in life as productive global citizens.

Mission Statement

The Franklin Public Schools, in collaboration with the community, will cultivate each student's intellectual, social, emotional and physical potential through rigorous academic inquiry and informed problem solving skills within a safe, nurturing and respectful environment.

"The listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law."

1. Routine Business
Citizen’s Comments
Review of Agenda
Minutes: I recommend approval of the Open and Executive Session minutes from the June 22, 2010 School Committee Meetings.
Payment of Bills Mr. Glynn
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives

Correspondence:
FSC letter to the FEA

2. Guests/Presentations
Summer Update

3. Discussion Only Items
None

4. Action Items
a. I recommend acceptance of two checks totaling $2,655.00 from the Annie Sullivan PCC to pay for buses as detailed.
b. I recommend acceptance of a check for $721.39 from Stop and Shop for FHS Scholarships.
c. I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,200.00 from SEPAC for the supplemental curriculum materials.
d. I recommend acceptance of a check for $252.00 from Wells Fargo for FHS In House Enrichment.
e. I recommend acceptance of a check for $200.00 from Dr. & Mrs. Robert Doyle for in house enrichment at the FHS.
f. I recommend acceptance of two checks ($1377.00 & $3031.00) totaling $4408.00 from Parmenter PCC for field trips and supplies.

5. Information Matters

Superintendent’s Report
a. Stop & Shop / Hockomock Area Y Grant for Jefferson Elementary School
b. ELL Grant / Curriculum Development
c. Verizon Affinity Grant

School Committee Sub-Committee Reports
School Committee Liaison Reports

6. New Business
To discuss future business that may be brought before the School Committee.

7. Executive Session
Contractual Negotiations

8. Adjourn