Franklin Matters: Franklin, MA: School Committee

Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda for 7/28/15

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

Franklin Public Schools - the key to learning

Review of Agenda
Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the June 23, 2015
School Committee Meeting.
Payment of Bills Mr. Clement
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
Correspondence: none

2. Guests/Presentations

a. Debbie Dixson, Director of Student Services

3. Discussion Only Items

Policy – First Readings

JT – Electronic Device Policy

JKAA – Non-Violent Physical Crisis Intervention Policy

Policy – Second Readings

GCCD – Domestic Violence Leave Policy

KF – Community Use of School Facilities

KF-E1 – Rules and Regulations

KF-E2 – FHS Building Use

KF-E3 – Facility Rental Fee Schedule

KF-E4 – FHS Facility Rental Fee Schedule

KF-E5 – FHS Grounds Rental Fees

School Lunch Prices

4. Action Items

a. I recommend adoption of the following policies as discussed:

1. GCCD – Domestic Violence Leave Policy
2. KF – Community Use of School Facilities
3. KF-E1 – Rules and Regulations
4. KF-E2 – FHS Building Use
5. KF-E3 – Facility Rental Fee Schedule
6. KF-E4 – FHS Facility Rental Fee Schedule

b. I recommend moving the following policies to a second reading:

1. JT – Electronic Device Policy
2. JKAA – Non-Violent Physical Crisis Intervention Policy

c. I Recommend increasing school lunch prices as recommended:

1. Elementary – from $2.30 to $2.50
2. Middle – from $2.75 to $3.00
3. High School – stay at $3.00

d. I recommend approval of the Budget Transfers as detailed.
e. I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,421.20 from the Davis Thayer PCC for Supplemental Curriculum Materials.
f. I recommend acceptance of the donation of 1 year MATLAB software license valued at $495.00 from Doug Newton for supplemental supplies at Franklin High School.
g. I recommend acceptance of a check for $100.00 from the Keller PCC for Supplemental Supplies.