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Franklin, MA: School Committee Meeting - May 11, 2021

School Committee Meeting

Virtual Meeting (Link in agenda)

Tuesday, May 11, 2021 - 7:00 PM
Call to Order 
Pledge of Allegiance 
Moment of Silence
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. FHS Highlights & Senior Week Info – Josh Hanna, Principal    https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/fhs_highlights_2021_-_2022.pdf
III. Discussion/Action Items
A. Policy - 1st Readings
I recommend moving the following policies to a second reading as discussed:
1. IJNDB - Acceptable Use Policy
2. IJNDB-E1 - Acceptable Use Student Agreement Grades 6-12
3. IJNDB-E2 - Acceptable Use Student Agreement Grades K-5
B. School Choice Vote
I recommend not accepting any new School Choice students for the 2021-2022 School year.
C. Franklin High School Summer School Revolving Account
I recommend the approval to establish a Franklin High School Summer School Revolving Account as discussed.
IV. Discussion Only Items
A. Reopening School Status Update - May 7, 2020-2021
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 your April 27, 2021 meeting as detailed.
B. Keller Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,235.12 from O’Connor Studios for Supplemental Supplies at Keller Elementary School as detailed.
C. Districtwide Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $245.00 from BJ’s Wholesale Club as detailed.
D. Music Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $945.00 from Music Parents for in-house enrichment for the Music Department as detailed.
E. Scholarship
I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,000.00 from Peter Baglioni for a FHS Scholarship as detailed.
VIII. Payment of Bills Dr. Bergen
IX. Payroll Atty. Pond-Pfeffer
X. 8:20 Executive Session
A. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the FEA and Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(2) to conduct collective bargaining sessions with the FEA unit 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.
C. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares.

XI. Adjournment


Franklin, MA: School Committee Meeting - May 11, 2021
Franklin, MA: School Committee Meeting - May 11, 2021


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