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Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - April 10, 2018

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.


A G E N D A
“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
a. Review of Agenda
b. Citizen’s Comments
i. In the spirit of open communication, “the School Committee will hear public comment not related to an agenda item at the beginning of each regular School Committee Meeting. The Committee will listen to, but not respond to any comment made. A Committee member may add an agenda item to a future meeting as a result of a citizen comment” – from Policy BEDH
c. FHS Student Representative Comments
d. Superintendent’s Report

2. Guests / Presentations
a. Update on STEM & Digital Learning (DIP Goal #2) – Dr. Joyce Edwards
b. School Safety Presentation – Peter Light, Sara Ahern, Sgt. Mark Manocchio

3. Discussion / Action Items
a. Budget Vote
I recommend approval of the FY19 Franklin Public Schools budget in the amount of $63,235,000.00 as discussed.
b. Oak Street Trip
I recommend approval of the request of Jo-Ann Stanton to take Oak Street 1st graders to the Providence Children’s Museum on May 15, 2018 as detailed.

4. Discussion Only Items - none

5. Information Matters
a. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports (e.g. Budget; Community Relations;
Policy; Transportation; Public Schools Advocacy; Ad Hoc Superintendent’s
Evaluation)
b. School Committee Liaison Reports (e.g. Joint PCC; Substance Abuse Task
Force; School Wellness Advisory Council [SWAC]; MASC; School Start Times
Advisory Committee [SSTAC])

6. New Business
a. To discuss any future agenda items

7. Consent Agenda
a. Approval of Minutes
I recommend approval of the regular session minutes from the March 22, 2018 (snow date from 3/13/18) and March 27, 2018 School Committee meetings.
b. Executive Session Minutes
I recommend approval of the Executive Session minutes from the March 27, 2018 School Committee Meeting not to be released.
c. FHS Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $200.00 from Anne LaPlante for FHS field trip as detailed.
d. FHS Senior Pilot
I recommend continued suspension of policy JH – Student Absences for the purposes of the late arrival/early release pilot for seniors at FHS on good standing during quarter 4.
e. Oak Street Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,700.00 from the Oak Street PCC for Field trips.
f. FHS Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $500.00 from Robert & Sara Wayne for a FHS Field trip as detailed.

8. Payment of Bills Dr. Bergen

9. Payroll Mrs. Douglas

10. Correspondence
a. Budget to Actual – Miriam Goodman

11. Adjournment

The agenda can be found on the Town of Franklin page
http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinCom_Packets/p4-10-18%20SC%20Packet/SCAGENDA%204-10-18.pdf

Documents released for this agenda can be found in this folder on the Town of Franklin page
http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinCom_Packets/p4-10-18%20SC%20Packet/


Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - April 10, 2018
Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - April 10, 2018

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