Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Aug 26, 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 "The Key to Learning"

1. Routine Business

Citizen’s Comments
Review of Agenda
Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the August 12, 2014 School Committee Meeting.
Payment of Bills Mr. Clement
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
Correspondence: none

2. Guests/Presentations

a. New Administrators

b. Elementary - School Improvement Plans

1. ECDC
2. Davis Thayer
3. Jefferson
4. Keller
5. Kennedy
6. Oak Street
7. Parmenter

c. Middle - School Improvement Plans

1. Horace Mann
2. Remington
3. Annie Sullivan

d. High School – School Improvement Plan

3. Discussion Only Items

a. Policy – Second Readings

o  IHBB – Service Animals in Schools
o  JFAA-R – School Admission / Residency
o  JFAA-E1 – Residency Statement
o  GA – Personnel Policies / Goals

4. Action Items

a. I recommend approval of budget transfers as detailed.
b. I recommend approval of the ECDC School Improvement Plan as detailed.
c. I recommend approval of the Davis Thayer School Improvement Plan as detailed.
d. I recommend approval of the Jefferson School Improvement Plan as detailed.
e. I recommend approval of the Keller School Improvement Plan as detailed.
f. I recommend approval of the Kennedy School Improvement Plan as detailed.
g. I recommend approval of the Oak Street School Improvement Plan as detailed.
h. I recommend approval of the Parmenter School Improvement Plan as detailed.
i. I recommend approval of the Horace Mann School Improvement Plan as detailed.
j. I recommend approval of the Remington School Improvement Plan as detailed.
k. I recommend approval of the Annie Sullivan School Improvement Plan as detailed.
l. I recommend approval of the FHS School Improvement Plan as detailed.
m. I recommend adoption of Policy IHBB – Service Animals in Schools as discussed.
n. I recommend adoption of Policy JFAA-R – School Admission / Residency as discussed.
o. I recommend adoption of Policy JFAA-E1 – Residency Statement as discussed.
p. I recommend adoption of Policy GA – Personnel Policies / Goals as discussed.

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

Note: as the agenda was just released this afternoon, I don't have time to post the school improvement plans before the meeting. I'll have them available for review Wednesday morning.