Franklin School Committee
August 13, 2024 - 7:00 P.M.
Municipal Building – Council Chambers
Agenda
“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. Summer Learning Update
B. 2024 Annual Report Draft Review
III. Discussion/Action Items
A. FEF VOTES
I recommend: That Franklin Public Schools, a department of the Town of Franklin, Massachusetts, hereby agrees, subject to authorization of the Supreme Judicial Court pursuant to the provisions of Section 11A(d) of Chapter 180 of the Massachusetts General Laws, as amended, to accept the funds, assets and property of the FRANKLIN EDUCATION FOUNDATION, Inc. (the "Foundation") to be used for the purposes of supporting and benefitting the Franklin Public Schools that are under the direction of the Franklin School Committee, including without limitation, the promotion of the development of innovative curriculum, and to support key system-wide activities, such as enrichment experiences through programs, equipment and services, that enhance the quality of public education in Franklin schools; and to expend or use said funds, assets and property solely in furtherance of said stated purposes and in accordance with the authorization of the Supreme Judicial Court.
B. I recommend That the Superintendent of Schools is authorized to take all actions required or desirable to carry out the foregoing vote, including but not limited to signing an Assent to the Foundation's Motion for Entry of Interlocutory Order and, upon receipt of the donation, signing an Affidavit of Receipt.
C. Policy First Reading / Elimination
I recommend eliminating Policy JJEA-Crowdfunding and moving GBEBD-Online Fundraising and Solicitations, Crowdfunding to a second reading as detailed.
D. One-Time Funds Acceptance
I recommend the acceptance of one million dollars from the Town as one-time funds as detailed.
IV. Discussion Only Items
A. None
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 June 27, 2024 Special Meeting and July 9, 2024 regular meeting as detailed.
B. Remington Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $94.17 from Shutterfly for in-house enrichment for RMS as detailed.
C. Parmenter Gift
I recommend acceptance of the donation of school supplies (valued at
$1,000.00) from the Kids in Need Foundation for Parmenter Elementary School as detailed.
VII. Good of the Order
VIII. Citizen’s Comments
IX. New Business
To discuss any future agenda items
X. Adjournment
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