Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Oct 27, 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'
Franklin Public Schools - 'the key to learning'

1. Routine Business
Citizen’s Comments
Review of Agenda
Minutes: I recommend approval of the Executive Session and Regular Session minutes from the October 13, 2015 School Committee Meeting.
Payment of Bills Mr. Clement
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
Correspondence:
1. Cafeteria – Intent to open negotiations
2. Secretaries – Intent to open negotiations
3. FEA – Intent to open negotiations
4. Van Drivers – Intent to open negotiations

2. Guests/Presentations
a. Representative Roy, Dennis Giombetti for Senator Spilka & Senator Ross
b. Safety Update – Maureen, Synergy & Franklin Police
c. FHS School Improvement Plan – FHS Administrators
d. Coordinated Program Review – Debbie Dixson

3. Discussion Only Items
Assistant Superintendent Appointment
Policy – Second Readings

  • GDCC – Staff, Family and Medical Leave
  • GDCC-E – Family and Medical Leave of Absence

Policy Elimination

  • JFABB – Admission of Exchange and Foreign Students


4. Action Items
a. I recommend approval of the Budget Transfers as detailed.
b. I recommend the appointment of Peter Light as Assistant Superintendent effective July 1, 2016.
c. I recommend approval of the Franklin High School’s School Improvement Plan as presented.
d. I recommend approval of the request of Renee Hersey to take 8th Grade Chorus students to NY City on May 14, 2016 as detailed.
e. I recommend acceptance of three checks totaling $2,833.73 from the Parmenter PCC for Field Trips.
f. I recommend the request of Paul Peri for the transition Class at Franklin High School for two out-of-state trips: 
1. Johnson & Wales University, Providence, RI 1/27/16 or 1/28/16 depending on availability.
2. New England Institute of Technology, East Greenwich, RI 2/25/16 or 3/3/16 depending on availability.
g. I recommend acceptance of checks totaling $1075.00 from various parents for Music field trips as detailed.
h. I recommend adoption of the following Policies:
1. GDCC – Staff, Family and Medical Leave
2. GDCC-E – Family and Medical Leave of Absence
i. I recommend elimination of the following Policy:
1. JFABB – Admission of Exchange and Foreign Students

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

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