Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Mar 23, 2021

Franklin School Committee 

March 23, 2021 - 7:00 PM

 

Meetings are recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon channel 29. Zoom connection info located in the agenda doc linked to below

□ 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.

Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance 

Moment of Silence

 

FY22 Budget Open Hearing

 

I.    Routine Business

A.    Review of Agenda

B.    Citizen’s Comments

In the spirit of open communication, “the Committee will hold a public participation segment (also called Citizen’s Comments) about matters 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…. The Committee will hear public comments related to an agenda item when the Chair deems appropriate during the Committee meeting. Topics for discussion during the meeting must be limited to those items listed on the Committee meeting agenda for that evening…. ” - from Policy BEDH

C.    FHS Student Representative Comments

D.    Superintendent’s Report

 

II.    Guests/Presentations

A.    Jefferson Elementary School Highlights, Sarah Klim, Principal; Kim Booth, Asst. Principal  https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/jefferson_presentation_to_the_school_committee_3-23-21.pdf

 

III.    Discussion/Action Items

A.    Approval of PreK-12 Curriculum Director Positions

I recommend approval of the PreK-12 Curriculum Director positions as discussed.   https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/discussion_action_a_-_positions.pdf

B.    Policy- Second Reading / Adoption

I recommend adoption of Policy GBEB - Employee Conduct as discussed.

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/discussion_action_b_-_policy_2nd_reading.pdf

C.    Policy-First Reading

I recommend moving Policy GBEA - Conflict of Interest to a second reading as discussed.

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/discussion_action_c_-_policy_1st_reading.pdf

 

IV.    Discussion Only Items

A.    Reopening of Schools Status Update (March 19, 2021)

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/reopening_schools_status_update_march_19_2020-2021.pdf

 

V.    Information Matters

A.    School Committee Sub-Committee Reports (e.g. Ad Hoc Supt. Evaluation, Budget, Community Relations/Public Schools Advocacy, Policy, Transportation)

B.    School Committee Liaison Reports (e.g. Joint PCC, Substance Abuse Task Force,

School Wellness Advisory Council, Franklin Racial & Social Justice Task Force)

 

VI.    New Business

A.    To discuss any future agenda items

 

VII.    Consent Agenda

A.    Approval of Minutes

I recommend approval of the minutes from the March 9, 2021 School Committee Meeting as detailed.

B.    Scholarships

I recommend acceptance of a check for $6,500.00 from the “Class of 71” for scholarships as detailed.
 

VIII.    Payment of Bills    Dr. Bergen
 

IX.    Payroll    Atty. Pond-Pfeffer
 

X.    Executive Session

A.    Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the FEA as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the School Committee and the chair so declares.
B.    Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A §21(a)(2) to conduct strategy session in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel.

XI.    Adjournment 

 

Agenda doc  https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/scagenda_3-23-2021.pdf

 

Meeting packet folder  https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/march-23-2021-school-committee-meeting-packet

 

 

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Mar 23, 2021