Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Aug 11, 2015

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 July 28, 2015 School Committee Meeting.
Payment of Bills Mr. Clement
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
Correspondence: Budget to Actual

2. Guests/Presentations

a. New Administrators
b. Handbooks
c. Calendar Survey

3. Discussion Only Items

Policy – Second Reading

• JT – Electronic Device Policy
• JKAA – Non-Violent Physical Crisis Intervention Policy

Re-Organization – Instructional Services

• Elimination of “Director of Instructional Services” position
• Creation of “Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning” position

4. Action Items

a. I recommend adoption of the following Policies as discussed:

1. JT – Electronic Device Policy 
2. JKAA – Non-Violent Physical Crisis Intervention Policy

b. I recommend adoption of the ECDC Handbook as presented.
c. I recommend adoption of the Davis Thayer Handbook as presented.
d. I recommend adoption of the Jefferson Handbook as presented.
e. I recommend adoption of the Keller Handbook as presented.
f. I recommend adoption of the Kennedy Handbook as presented.
g. I recommend adoption of the Oak Street Handbook as presented.
h. I recommend adoption of the Parmenter Handbook as presented.
i. I recommend adoption of the Horace Mann Handbook as presented.
j. I recommend adoption of the Remington Handbook as presented.
k. I recommend adoption of the Annie Sullivan Handbook as presented.
l. I recommend adoption of the Franklin High Handbook as presented.
m. I recommend elimination of the position Director of Instructional Services.
n. I recommend creation of the position Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning.
o. I recommend Joyce Edwards be appointed as Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning.
p. I recommend acceptance of a check for $2,700.00 from the Oak Street PCC for Field Trips.
q. I recommend acceptance of a check for $214.29 from the Horace Mann Drama Club to be deposited in the HM student activity account.
r. I recommend acceptance of a check for $615.84 from Lifetouch for in-house enrichment at ECDC.
s. I recommend acceptance of a check for $3,370.00 from the Franklin Music Boosters for in-house enrichment at FHS.
t. I recommend acceptance of the donation of a panther statue from the Graci Family for 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

Personnel Update

8. Adjourn