Franklin Matters: Live Reporting: Consent Agenda to Executive Session

Tuesday, May 28, 2019

Live Reporting: Consent Agenda to Executive Session

5. Information Matters

a. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports

Budget - meeting June 19 as part of the Joint Budget Committee

Community Relations - trying to be open and stay away from the 'sky is falling' , next engagement June 14 with Strawberry Festival; looking at virtual coffee via Twitter; talking about strategy on communications; newsletter input being sought target to get out before next meeting

Policy - June 4, more on homework guidelines more complete but no change to policy required

Transportation -

Public Schools Advocacy - fund the future rally in Boston, approx 25 from Franklin PS went via bus

Ad Hoc Superintendent’s Evaluation

b. School Committee Liaison Reports

(e.g. Joint PCC; Substance Abuse TaskForce; School Wellness Advisory Council [SWAC]; School Start Times AdvisoryCommittee [SSTAC], MASC)

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

update on Student Services, counseling review, Dept of Ed review
community groups joining, SEPAC and FEF

7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes
I recommend approval of the minutes from your May 14, 2019 School Committee meeting as detailed.
b. Transfers
I recommend approval of the budget transfers as detailed.
c. FHS Scholarships
I recommend acceptance of the following FHS Scholarships:
i. Peter Coppola (RE: Andrew Coppola) $2,000.00
ii. Friends of the Franklin Library $1,000.00
d. Parmenter Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $290.00 from the Parmenter PCC for field trips as detailed.
e. Music Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,800.00 from Franklin Music Boosters for in-house enrichment as detailed.

motion to accept, seconded, passed 6-0

8. Payment of Bills Dr. Bergen

9. Payroll Mrs. Douglas

10. Correspondence

11. Executive Session

a. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the FEA/RN unit as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the School Committee and the chair so declares.