Franklin, MA: School Committee agenda for meeting Tuesday, Oct 22, 2024 at 7 PM

Franklin School Committee 

October 22, 2024 -  7:00 PM

Municipal Building – Council Chambers

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.”

Call to Order Mr. Callaghan

Pledge of Allegiance 

Moment of Silence

I. Routine Business

A. Review of Agenda

B. Payment of Bills Mr. Callaghan

C. Payroll Mr. McNeill

D. FHS Student Representative Comments

E. Superintendent’s Report

II. Guests/Presentations

A. None

III. Discussion/Action Items

A. Davis Thayer Family Consideration Vote 1

An attendance area exemption to the boundary line for the twenty-five (25) fifth graders transferred to Helen Keller due to the Davis Thayer closure in 2021.

Transportation will not be provided.  https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/4942831/Discussion_Action_A_-_DT_Consideration_Vote_1.pdf

B. Davis Thayer Family Consideration Vote 2

An attendance area exemption to the boundary line for the siblings of fifth graders moved to Keller due to the Davis Thayer closure in 2021. Transportation will not be provided.  https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/4942832/Discussion_Action_B_-_DT_Consideration_Vote_2.pdf

C. Davis Thayer Family Consideration Vote 3

An attendance area exemption to the boundary line for the siblings of identified former Davis Thayer students beyond fifth grade transferred to Hellen Keller due to the Davis Thayer closure in 2021. Transportation will not be provided.  https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/4942833/Discussion_Action_C_-_DT_Consideration_Vote_3.pdf

D. Revised 2024-2025 School Calendar

I recommend approval of the revised 2024-25 School Calendar as discussed.  https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/4942835/Discussion_Action_D_-_Revised_2024-25_School_Calendar.pdf

E. Policy - First Readings

I recommend moving the following policies to a second reading as discussed:

● AC - Nondiscrimination

● ACAB - Harassment, Including Sexual Harassment   

https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/4942836/Discussion_Action_E_-_Policy.pdf

F. Superintendent’s Goals

The chair recommends approval of the Superintendent’s Goals as discussed.  https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/4942837/Discussion_Action_F_-_Supt_Goals.pdf

IV. Discussion Only Items

A. October 1 Enrollment Report

B. ACCEPT quarterly Report

C. HR Staffing Report

V. Information Matters

A. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports

B. School Committee Liaison Reports

VI. Consent Agenda

A. Approval of Minutes

I recommend approval of the minutes from your October 8, 2024 meeting as detailed.

B. ASMS Gift

I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,000.00 from the ASMS PCC for in-house enrichment as detailed.

C. Keller Gift

I recommend acceptance of a check for $2,600.00 from the Keller PCC for field trips as detailed.

D. Student Activity Account Approval

I recommend approval of the Student Activity Accounts as detailed.

VII. Citizen’s Comments

VIII. New Business

To discuss any future agenda items

IX. Adjournment

The agenda doc contains remote participation info -> https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/4941932/SCAGENDA_10-22-24.pdf

Franklin, MA: School Committee agenda for meeting Tuesday, Oct 22, 2024 at 7 PM