Franklin Matters: Franklin, MA: School Committee - agenda

Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Franklin, MA: School Committee - agenda - Dec 8, 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

the key to learning

Citizen’s Comments
Review of Agenda
Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the October 27, 2015 meeting, the November 10, 2015 Organizational meeting and the November 30, 2015 training session.
Payment of Bills Dr. O’Malley
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
Correspondence: Budget to Actual – Miriam Goodman

2. Guests/Presentations

Best Buddies Grants – Sue Streeter
Snow Presentation – DPW
PARCC / MCAS Update – Joyce Edwards

3. Action Items

1. I recommend approval for the Parmenter Elementary School 5th Graders to travel to The Vets in Providence, RI on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 for a concert.
2. I recommend approval for the Kennedy Elementary School 3rd and 5th graders to travel to the Vets in Providence, RI on Thursday, April 14, 2016 for a concert
3. I recommend approval of the following FHS Sports Trips:

1. FHS Boys Ice Hockey Team to Woonsocket, RI for a 3- day competition 12/28, 29 and 30, 2015 at Mount St. Charles.
2. FHS Wrestling Team to Bristol, RI on 12/12/15 for the Mount Hope Invitational Tournament.
3. FHS Boys Ice Hockey Team to Providence College on 12/18/15 for a game vs. Canton.

4. I recommend the recommendation of Mrs. Minkle to declare 13 broken music stands as surplus.
5. I recommend acceptance of a check for $300.00 from BJ’s Wholesale Club for districtwide in-house enrichment.
6. I recommend acceptance of a check for $5,000.00 from Alma R. DeBaggis for a scholarship.
7. I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,079.26 from O’Connor Studios for supplemental supplies at Davis Thayer Elementary School.
8. I recommend acceptance of the following checks for Keller Elementary School:

1. Samuel Winer Family - $2,000.00 Supplemental Supplies
2. O’Connor Studios - $2,244.57 Supplemental Supplies

9. I recommend acceptance of the three checks totaling $4,547.00 from Oak Street PCC for Field Trips/in-house enrichment.
10. I recommend acceptance of a check for $200.00 from Westat for in house enrichment at FHS.
11. I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,000.00 from the Kennedy PCC for field trips.
12. I recommend acceptance of two checks, totaling $2,175.00 from the Parmenter PCC for Field Trips.
13. I recommend approval of the request of Peter Light for Strive students to travel to the Stadium Theater in Woonsocket, RI for a viewing of Peter Pan on February 21, 2016 as detailed.
14. I recommend approval of the request of Mr. Light for new clubs with associated activity accounts as detailed.