Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Oct 25, 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."

1. Routine Business

Citizen’s Comments
Review of Agenda
Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the September 27, 2016 School Committee Meeting and the October 11, 2016 Worksession.
Payment of Bills Dr. O’Malley
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives

• Nicolas Gnaman
• Alexander Chitarra

Correspondence:
1. Budget to Actual – Miriam Goodman
2. FEA – Open negotiations with EA Unit

2. Guests/Presentations

a. Math Program Overview

3. Discussion Only Items

Policy – First Reading
o JKAA – Physical Restraint of Students



Charter Schools

Action Items

a. I recommend acceptance of a check for $4,500.00 from the Jefferson PCC for field trips.
b. I recommend acceptance of a check for $375.00 from the Remington PCC for field trips.
c. I recommend acceptance of three checks totaling $2,521.51 from Parmenter PCC for field trips and in-house enrichment.
d. I recommend acceptance of a check for $296.99 from the Davis Thayer PCC for supplemental supplies.
e. I recommend acceptance of a check for $300.00 from the Keller PCC for field trips.
f. I recommend acceptance of two checks totaling $1,275.00 from Franklin Music Parents for in-house enrichment.
g. I recommend approval of the Student Activity Accounts as listed.
h. I recommend moving Policy JKAA – Physical Restraint of Students to a second reading.
i. I recommend approval of the request to take MS Chorus students to NY City on May 13, 2017 to see a Broadway show as detailed.

5. Information Matters

Superintendent’s Report
School Committee Sub-Committee Reports

a. Policy Sub Committee – MaryJane Scofield

School Committee Liaison Reports

a. PCC – Dr. Anne Bergen

6. New Business

To discuss future business that may be brought before the School Committee.

7. Motion to Adjourn – Dr. O’Malley

The full agenda document can be found here

recent autumn glory at the entrance to Franklin High School