Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Aug 12, 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."

Franklin Public Schools "the key to learning"

1. Routine Business

Citizen’s Comments
Review of Agenda
Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the July 15, 2014 School Committee Meeting.
Payment of Bills Mr. Clement
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

Policy – First Readings

IHBB – Service Animals in Schools
JFAA-R – School Admission / Residency
JFAA-E1 – Residency Statement
GA – Personnel Policies / Goals

Policy – Second Reading

JJE – Student Fundraising

4. Action Items

a. I recommend Policies discussed be moved to a second reading:

1. IHBB – Service Animals in Schools
2. JFAA-R – School Admission / Residency
3. JFAA-E1 – Residency Statement
4. GA – Personnel Policies / Goals

b. I recommend adoption of Policy JJE – Student Fundraising as discussed.

c. I recommend adoption of the Elementary Handbooks as presented:

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

d. I recommend adoption of the Middle School Handbooks as presented:

1. Horace Mann
2. Remington
3. Annie Sullivan

e. I recommend adoption of the Franklin High School Handbook as presented.
f. I recommend acceptance of a check for $500.00 from BJ’s Wholesale Club for Davis Thayer.
g. I recommend acceptance of a check for $446.17 from O’Connor Portraiture for Keller.
h. I recommend acceptance of a check for $50.00 from James and Virginia Scott for FHS (in memory of Joe DeNapoli).
i. I recommend acceptance of a check for $5,000.00 from John and Amy Wendell for Remington.
j. I recommend acceptance of a check for $421.03 from Lifetouch Photography for ECDC.

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