Franklin Matters: Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda

Tuesday, August 28, 2018

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Aug 28, 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. New Hires and Introduction of New Administrators – Dr. Ahern

3. Discussion / Action Items
a. Strategy for Improvement Presentation – Dr. Ahern
I recommend approval of the District Strategy for Improvement for 2018-2019

4. Discussion Only Items
none

5. Information Matters
a. School 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 the August 14, 2018 School Committee meeting as detailed.

b. Student Activity Accounts

I recommend approval of student activity accounts as detailed. c. FHS Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $82.37 from Ohiopyle Prints for FHS Gift account as detailed.

8. Payment of Bills Dr. Bergen

9. Payroll Mrs. Douglas

10. Correspondence
- none

11. Adjournment

The agenda can be found on the Town of Franklin School District page
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/agendas/scagenda_8-28-18.pdf