Franklin Matters: Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda

Sunday, January 10, 2016

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Jan 12, 2016

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 December 8, 2015 School Committee Meeting.
Payment of Bills Dr. O’Malley
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
Correspondence: Budget to Actual – Miriam Goodman

2. Guests/Presentations

a. Jefferson Elementary School Update
b. FHS Substance Abuse Task Force
c. FHS Program of Studies Update
d. FHS Proposal for New Sports Teams
e. Update on Hiring of Football Coach

3. Discussion Only Items

2016-2017 School Calendar – 2 Draft options
BiCounty Collaborative Update
ACCEPT Collaborative Update

4. Action Items

a. I recommend acceptance of four checks totaling $3,350.00 for FHS as detailed:

1. Raytheon $1,000.00
2. Franklin Music boosters $1,800.00
3. Maura Schaeffer $250.00 (scholarship)
4. Anonymous $300.00

b. I recommend acceptance of three checks totaling $12,496.00 from Franklin Music Parents from the Middle and High Schools.
c. I recommend acceptance of a check for $50.00 from Lueder’s for Davis Thayer Elementary School.
d. I recommend approval of the addition of Girls/Boys Freshman Lacrosse and Girls Gymnastics as outlined by FHS Principal.