Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - May 27

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."

Franklin Public Schools

1. Routine Business
Citizen’s Comments
Review of Agenda
Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the May 13, 2014
School Committee Meeting.
Payment of Bills Mr. Clement
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
Correspondence: none

2. Guests/Presentations
a. Davis Thayer Update – Evemarie McNeil
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczaTVwb0VVeDhuTW8/edit?usp=sharing

b. Keller Update – Julie Vincentsen
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczWk1uazZvQWQtMkk/edit?usp=sharing

c. MKEA – Joyce Edwards
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczVjFQVGRubjd0TVk/edit?usp=sharing


3. Discussion Only Items
a. Bullying Prevention and Intervention Plan – Sally Winslow
b. New Policy – Second Readings

1. GBADA – Fingerprint-Based Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) Checks Made for Non-Criminal Justice Purposes.
2. CB – School Superintendent

c. Policy Elimination – Second Readings

1. CBC – Superintendents Powers and Responsibilities
2. BDC – Appointed Committee Officials

4. Action Items
a. I recommend approval of budget transfers as detailed.
b. I recommend acceptance of checks totaling: $405.00 in memory of Joseph DeNapoli as follows:

1. Mary Picht - $50.00
2. Judith and Carl Beckett and Charles and Jo Dierling - $50.00
3. Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Rivolla - $50.00
4. Lois M. Scott - $25.00
5. Barbara Houston - $100.00
6. Mary Tarallo - $30.00
7. Paul and Judith Badavas - $50.00
8. Elizabeth Vassiliou - $50.00

c. I recommend acceptance of a check for $4,438.50 from the Davis Thayer PCC for field trips.
d. I recommend adopting Policy GBADA – Fingerprint-Based Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) Checks Made for Non-Criminal Justice Purposes as discussed.
e. I recommend adopting Policy CB – School Superintendent as discussed.
f. I recommend elimination of Policy CBC – Superintendents Powers and Responsibilities as discussed.
g. I recommend elimination of Policy BDC – Appointed Committee Officials as discussed.

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



Note: additional information on the Mass Kindergarten Early Assessment can be found here
http://www.mass.gov/edu/birth-grade-12/early-education-and-care/mkea/