Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Oct 13, 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."

1. Routine Business

• Citizen’s Comments

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• Review of Agenda
• Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the September 22, 2015 School Committee Meeting.
• Payment of Bills Mr. Clement
• Payroll Mrs. Douglas
• FHS Student Representatives
• Correspondence: Budget To Actual – Miriam Goodman

2. Guests/Presentations

a. Annie Sullivan School Improvement Plan
b. Remington School Improvement Plan
c. NEASC Overview

3. Discussion Only Items

• Policy – First Readings
o GDCC – Staff, Family & Medical Leave
o GDCC-E – Family & Medical Leave of Absence
• Policy Elimination
o JFABB – Admission of Exchange and Foreign Students
• Superintendent Evaluation
• Assistant Superintendent
• Student Activity Accounts

4. Action Items

a. I recommend approval of the Annie Sullivan School Improvement Plan as presented.
b. I recommend approval of the Remington School Improvement Plan as presented.
c. I recommend acceptance of two checks totaling $1,619.00 from the Oak Street PCC for In-house enrichment and Field Trips.
d. I recommend acceptance of two checks totaling $5,327.53 from the Keller PCC for field trips and supplemental supplies.
e. I recommend acceptance of a check for $400.00 from Shaw’s Supermarket for in-house enrichment at the FHS.
f. I recommend acceptance of a check for $4,500.00 from the Jefferson PCC for Field Trips.
g. I recommend acceptance of $2,976.87 from various parents from the Davis Thayer book fair for Supplemental Curriculum Materials.
h. I recommend approval of the Evaluation of the Superintendent.
i. I recommend moving the following Policies to a second reading:

1. GDCC – Staff, Family & Medical Leave
2. GDCC-E – Family & Medical Leave of Absence
3. Eliminate: JFABB – Admission of Exchange and Foreign Students.

j. I recommend approval of student activity account clubs and activities as detailed.
k. I recommend approval of the Field Trip request for RMS students to travel to Mt. Monadnock on October 24, 2015 (raindate: 10/31/15) as detailed.

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

• Other Legal Matter- Review of Executive Session Minutes

8. Adjourn