Live Reporting: Discussion / Action Items

Updated folder with link to documents for School Committee meeting
http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinCom_Packets/r3-22-18%20SC%20Packet/


3. Discussion / Action Items

a. Policy – Second Reading
I recommend adoption of the following policies as discussed.
Policy CBD – Superintendent’s Contract
Policy ADF – Wellness Policy

motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0

b. Proposal for FHS Seniors late arrival or early release during study hall pilot
I recommend temporary suspension of policy JH – Student Absences for the purpose of piloting late arrival/early release for FHS Seniors during quarter 4 as discussed.

proposal for this class to pilot, would effect 2 of the 7 day rotating schedule, so something less than 200 kids at any time, more likely closer to the 200/7

would allow for some late sleep, some early dismissal, some traffic alleviation, and a perk for those who can benefit. Could only happen in 4th quarter due to the time required by state for learning in specific topics


motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0

c. School Start Times Advisory Committee Appointment
I recommend approval of the remaining School Start Times Advisory Committee appointment as discussed.

motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0
(note this is currently the only publicly available name of any of the members of this committee)

d. DECA Trip
I recommend approval of the request of FHS to take DECA Students to Atlanta, GA from April 21 through April 25, 2018 for International DECA Competition as detailed.

motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0

e. New England Institute of Technology Trip
I recommend approval of the request of FHS to take students to NE Institute of Technology in East Greenwich, RI on April 27, 2018 as detailed.

motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0

4. Discussion Only Items
a. Budget Discussion

Refer to the document located 
http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinCom_Packets/r3-22-18%20SC%20Packet/FY%2019%20Superintendent's%20Recommended%20Budget%20(1)%202.pdf

level service plus meeting needs for three critical areas $64,399,935 or a 6.9% increase over prior year

proposed to close the budget gap from the Feb presentation with additional revolving funds

budget hearing scheduled for Mar 27 meeting



5. Information Matters
a. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports (e.g. 
Budget 
- meeting next Monday

Community Relations 
- Apr 4, Franklin TV budget and elementary school topics
planning meeting before community coffee

Policy
- they have snow dates in their schedule, social media policy being put together
next meeting Apr 3

Public Schools Advocacy
- met on 15th, planning for forum with Congressman Kennedy, on Federal Policy level issues
- newsletter coming out this weekend, will link to budget info

Ad Hoc Superintendent’s Evaluation
Dorothy Presser, workshop, Apr 2


b. School Committee Liaison Reports 

Joint PCC
an update for School Committee on school safety with Police

Substance Abuse Task Force
meeting next week

School Wellness Advisory Council [SWAC]

School Start Times
met on 3/20 - 1st meeting