Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Oct 21, 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 October 7, 2014 School Committee Meeting.
Payment of Bills Mr. Clement
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
Correspondence: none

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2. Guests/Presentations

a. Davis Thayer Update – Evemarie McNeil
b. School Climate Survey – Summary – Maureen Sabolinski

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/10/school-committee-davis-thayer-update.html

3. Discussion Only Items

Policy – First Readings:

1. GBEBC – Gifts to Staff
2. GBI – Political Activities of Staff

4. Action Items

a. I recommend approval of the Budget Transfers as detailed.
b. I recommend moving the following policies to a second reading:

1. GBEBC – Gifts to Staff
2. GBI – Political Activities of Staff

c. I recommend approval of the recurring field trip for FHS students to New Hampshire on November 2, 2014 for US Senate Campaign events as detailed.
d. I recommend approval of the field trip for Parmenter students to travel to Providence, RI on April 16, 2015 as detailed.
e. I recommend approval of the recurring field trip to NY City for the 8th grade chorus students on May 9, 2015 as detailed.

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

Personnel Update

8. Adjourn