Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - June 24, 2014

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."

Franklin Public Schools

1. Routine Business
Citizen’s Comments
Review of Agenda
Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the June 10, 2014 School Committee Meeting.
Payment of Bills Mr. Clement
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
Correspondence: none

2. Guests/Presentations
a. School Wellness Advisory Council Update – Sally Winslow, Miriam Goodman
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/06/franklin-public-schools-student.html

b. Student Success Team Update – Sally Winslow, Paul Peri, Peter Light
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/06/franklin-public-schools-student-success.html

3. Discussion Only Items
Policy – First Readings
a) New or Revised Policies:

1. (New) JJE – Student Fundraising Activities
2. (Revised) AC – Discrimination Harassment
3. (Revised) CHCA – Approval of Student Handbooks
4. (Revised) IJOAA – Field Trips
5. (Revised) JICFB – Bullying
6. (Revised) JII – Student Complaints and Grievances
7. (Revised) JLCD – Self-Administration Medication

b) Elimination of Policies:

1. AC-E – Public Discrimination Complaints
2. AC-R – Harassment Discrimination Investigation Checklist
3. ACA – Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Gender
4. ACAB – Sexual Harassment Policy for Students
5. ACE – Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Disability
6. ACE-R – Rights of Handicapped Persons

4. Action Items
a. I recommend approval of the Budget Transfers as detailed.
b. I recommend the Franklin Public Schools implement PARCC as the district assessment system for the 2014-2015 school year.
c. I recommend moving the following revised/new policies to a second reading:

1. (New) JJE – Student Fundraising Activities
2. (Revised) AC – Discrimination Harassment
3. (Revised) CHCA – Approval of Student Handbooks
4. (Revised) IJOAA – Field Trips
5. (Revised) JICFB – Bullying
6. (Revised) JII – Student Complaints and Grievances
7. (Revised) JLCD – Self-Administration Medication

d. I recommend moving the following elimination policies to a second reading:

1. AC-E – Public Discrimination Complaints
2. AC-R – Harassment Discrimination Investigation Checklist
3. ACA – Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Gender
4. ACAB – Sexual Harassment Policy for Students
5. ACE – Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Disability
6. ACE-R – Rights of Handicapped Persons

e. I recommend approval to declare instruments listed as surplus for FHS.
f. I recommend acceptance of checks totaling $574.00 for FHS in-house enrichment ($130.68 from Follett; $262.66 from Wells Fargo; $130.66 from Stop and Shop A+ School Rewards; and $30.00 in memory of Joseph DeNapoli from Pauline Carlson)

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
Contractual Negotiations

8. Adjourn