Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Jan 29, 2013

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.

"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
Review of Agenda
Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the January 15, 2013 School Committee Meeting.
Payment of Bills Mrs. McIntyre
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
Correspondence:

2. Guests/Presentations
a. FEF Grants Awards
b. FHS Update – Peter Light, David Soulard
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/01/fhs-school-improvement-plan.html


3. Discussion Only Items
2013-2014 Calendar adoption
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/01/proposed-school-calendar-2013-2014.html

2012-2013 Calendar date change
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/01/school-calendar-revision-2012-2013.html

4. Action Items
a. I recommend adoption of the 2013-2014 School Calendar as discussed.
b. I recommend a change to the 2012-2013 calendar moving ½ elementary professional day from April 12, 2013 to June 10, 2013 as discussed.
c. I recommend approval of the Budget Transfers as detailed.
d. I recommend approval of the request of Peter Light to declare library materials surplus as detailed.
e. I recommend approval of the request of the FHS Foreign Language Department to travel to New York City on April 20-22, 2013 as detailed.
f. I recommend acceptance of a donation of a Nikon N5005 Camera, Lenses and camera case valued at $100.00 from Lea Rice for the Franklin High School.

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
Contractual Negotiations
Approval of January 15, 2013 Executive Session Minutes.

8. Adjourn