Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Oct 8, 2013

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.

AGENDA

"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 minutes from the September 24, 2013 School Committee Meeting.
Payment of Bills Mrs. McIntyre
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
Correspondence:
1. Budget to Actual – Miriam Goodman

2. Guests/Presentations
a. FHS Update – Peter Light

3. Discussion Only Items
Policy – Second Reading
o FF - Naming Facilities

Class Size Update – Sally Winslow

4. Action Items
a. I recommend the School Committee re-appoint Dr. Anne Bergen to the Board of Directors of the Cable Committee for 2013-2014.
b. I recommend acceptance of a check for $6,000.00 from the Davis Thayer PCC for field trips.
c. I recommend adoption of Policy FF – Naming Facilities as discussed.
d. I recommend approval of the request of Frank Fitzgerald for the recurring field trip for the Franklin Adventure Club at Remington Middle School to travel to Mt. Monadnock in Jaffrey, NH on October 19, 2013 as detailed.
e. I recommend acceptance of a check for $408.04 from Target’s Take Charge of Education Program for Remington.
f. I recommend acceptance of a check for $200.00 from the Jefferson PCC for in-house enrichment for the Remington Best Buddies Program.
g. I recommend acceptance of a check for $15,000.00 from Franklin Youth Services for scholarships as detailed.
h. I recommend acceptance of a check for $125.00 from the Oak Street School for field trips.
i. I recommend acceptance of a check for $750.00 from MA General Hospital for in-house enrichment at FHS.

5. Information Matters
Superintendent’s Report
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

8. Adjourn