Live reporting: Information matters to closing, Executive Session

5. Information Matters
Superintendent’s Report
leadership retreat held last week over 3 days
core values discussed
theme for work all year as team and district wide culture is built
unified approach for welcoming the families and students to a respectful learning environment
district improvement plan also discussed will be worked on individually within the buildings during he year

50 new educators welcomed today for orientation
laptops, bus tour of Franklin to visit all schools and highlights
meet in buildings on Thursday

C - approx 10% of staff replaced

School Committee Sub-Committee Reports
a. Policy Sub Committee – Ms. Scofield
meeting Aug 30, 7:00 PM, 3rd floor training room
policy topics

Community relations, coffee schedule coming together
one of the booths at the Farmers Market in Sep
also a booth at the Harvest Festival, Sat Oct 14
newsletter goes out after the schools open

budget subcommittee, workshop of sorts as budget remains a priority
open to the public

School Committee Liaison Reports

6. New Business
To discuss future business that may be brought before the School Committee.
o Public Schools Advocacy Sub Committee
share legislative updates, foundation budget, increase opportunities for increased resources

o Ad Hoc Superintendent Evaluation Sub Committee

7. Motion to Adjourn to Executive Session and not return to Open Session – (Roll Call Vote) Dr. O’Malley

8. Executive Session
a. Strategy with respect to potential litigation
7-0 via roll call


This was shared from the School Committee webpage
http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/pages/FranklinCom_Agendas/r20172018/SCAgenda%208-22-17Revised.pdf