Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - July 24, 2018

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.

A G E N D A

“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
a. Review of Agenda
b. Citizen’s Comments

i. In the spirit of open communication, “the School Committee will hear public comment
not related to an agenda item at the beginning of each regular School Committee Meeting. The Committee will listen to, but not respond to any comment made. A Committee member may add an agenda item to a future meeting as a result of a citizen comment” – from Policy BEDH

c. Superintendent’s Report

2. Guests / Presentations
a. Best Buddies Donation – Mr. Glynn
b. Educational Study Tour Finland/Germany – Dr. Ahern

3. Discussion / Action Items
a. none

4. Discussion Only Items
a. none

5. Information Matters
a. Information MattersSchool Committee Sub-Committee Reports (e.g. Budget;
Community Relations; Policy; Transportation; Public Schools Advocacy; Ad Hoc
Superintendent’s Evaluation)
b. School Committee Liaison Reports (e.g. Joint PCC; Substance Abuse Task
Force; School Wellness Advisory Council [SWAC]; School Start Times Advisory
Committee [SSTAC], MASC)

6. New Business
a. To discuss any future agenda items

7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes
I recommend approval of the minutes from your June 26, 2018 School Committee Meeting.
b. FHS Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $600.00 from the Franklin Cultural Council for supplemental supplies at FHS as detailed.
c. Davis Thayer Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $150.00 from Paula Russo for supplemental supplies at Davis Thayer as detailed.
d. FHS Scholarships
I recommend acceptance of two checks totaling $522.00 from various donors for the Keiichi Katanosono Scholarship as detailed.
e. Parmenter Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,500.00 from the Parmenter PCC for Supplemental Supplies as detailed.
f. Davis Thayer Donation
I recommend acceptance of a tree donated by the 5th Grade Class valued at $399.00 as detailed.
g. FHS Donation
I recommend acceptance of a check for $500.00 from the Franklin Newcomers and Friends for in-house enrichment as detailed.
h. District wide donation
I recommend acceptance of a check for $200.00 from Nancy and Brendon Connelly for district wide enrichment as detailed.
i. Oak Street Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,750.00 from the Oak St. PCC for the school Library as detailed.

8. Payment of Bills Dr. Bergen

9. Payroll Mrs. Douglas

10. Correspondence 
– Budget to Actual, Miriam Goodman

11. Executive Session
a. Strategy with respect to pending litigation.

12. Adjournment

The agenda can be found on the Town of Franklin page
http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinCom_Agendas/q20182019/SCAGENDA%207-24-18docx.pdf

The documents released for this meeting 
http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinCom_Packets/j7-24-18%20SC%20Packet/

https://www.bestbuddies.org/