Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Jun 10, 2014

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 May 27, 2014 School Committee Meeting.
Payment of Bills Mr. Clement
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
Correspondence: Budget to Actual

Franklin Public Schools - "The key to learning"

2. Guests/Presentations
a. FPS Retirees
b. PARCC vs MCAS – Joyce Edwards, Maureen Sabolinski
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/06/parcc-or-mcas.html

c. District Improvement Plan (DIP) – Joyce Edwards, Maureen Sabolinski
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/06/fps-district-improvement-plan.html

3. Discussion Only Items

4. Action Items
a. I recommend approval of declaring the attached list of English books as surplus for FHS.
b. I recommend approval of declaring the attached list of Math books as surplus for JF Kennedy Elementary School.
c. I recommend acceptance of the following checks totaling $2,900.00 for FHS Scholarships as detailed:

1. $400.00 from John T. Ombelets & Elizabeth A. John - Mock Trial Scholarship.
2. $1,000.00 from the Franklin Country Club – FCC Hall of Fame Award.
3. $1.500 from Whitson’s Food Service.

d. I recommend acceptance of the following checks totaling $785.97 for Supplies at Davis Thayer Elementary School as detailed:

1. $285.97 from O’Connor Studios
2. $500.00 from the Davis Thayer PCC

e. I recommend acceptance of a check for $493.00 from the Parmenter PCC for in-house enrichment.
f. I recommend acceptance of the following checks totaling $3,857.00 from the Oak St. PCC for supplies at Oak Street Elementary School as detailed:

1. $1,000.00 – Plastic tubs for storage above cubbies.
2. $933.52 – Four standing desks for Grade 2.
3. $1923.48 – 18 Pedestal fans.

g. I recommend acceptance of the donation of a Bose Music System valued at $600.00 from the Oak Street PCC for the Oak Street music room.
h. I recommend acceptance of a check for $282.66 from Wells Fargo Foundation for in-house enrichment at FHS.
i. I recommend approval of the District Improvement Plan (DIP) as presented.
j. I recommend acceptance of a check for $265.00 from BJ’s Wholesale Club for district-wide use.
k. I recommend acceptance of checks totaling $95.00 in memory of Joseph DeNapoli for Franklin High School as detailed:

1. $25.00 Sandra Scott & George Fitton
2. $20.00 Maureen and Richard Murphy
3. $50.00 The Edward Wissell Family

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