Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Aug 13, 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.

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
Citizen’s Comments
Review of Agenda
Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the July 16, 2013 School Committee Meeting.
Payment of Bills Mrs. McIntyre
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
Correspondence: Budget to Actual – Miriam Goodman

2. Guests/Presentations
a. Elementary Handbook Presentation
b. Middle School Handbook Presentation
c. High School Handbook Presentation

3. Discussion Only Items
Facilities Update

4. Action Items
a. I recommend adoption of the Elementary Handbooks as presented:

1. ECDC
2. Davis Thayer
3. Keller
4. Kennedy
5. Oak Street
6. Parmenter

b. I recommend adoption of the Middle School Handbooks as presented

1. Horace Mann
2. Remington
3. Annie Sullivan

c. I recommend adoption of the Franklin High School Handbook as presented
d. I recommend approval of the request of Evemarie McNeil to declare the listed books as surplus at Davis Thayer Elementary School.
e. I recommend acceptance of two checks totaling $656.02 from the Oak Street PCC for a bike rack as the grade 5 class gift.
f. I recommend acceptance of a check for $574.72 from Lifetouch Pictures for in-house enrichment at ECDC.
g. I recommend acceptance of a check for $95.38 from PBC for inhouse enrichment at FHS.
h. I recommend acceptance of a check for $416.88 from All-American Publishing for in-house enrichment at FHS.
i. I recommend acceptance of a check for $242.28 from Wells Fargo Community Support campaign in the name of Douglas Lee for the FHS.
j. I recommend acceptance of a check for $43.80 from Olympia Sports for the FHS.
k. I recommend acceptance of a check for $3500.00 from the Parmenter PCC for supplies for Parmenter Elementary 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

8. Adjourn