Note: neither the budget docs, nor the meeting packet are available at this time. I'll update when they are public.
Franklin School Committee
February 10, 2026 = 6:00 PM
Municipal Building – Council Chambers
Call to Order Dr. Griffith
Announcements from the Chair
Pledge of Allegiance
Moment of Silence
1. Routine Business
- Review of Agenda
- Payment of Bills Mr. Callaghan
- Payroll Dr. Griffith
- FHS Student Representative Comments
- Superintendent’s Report
2. FY27 Budget Open Hearing
3. Discussion/Action Items
1. Policy - 2nd Reading/AdoptionI recommend adoption of Policy BL - Remote Participation as discussed.
2. Chapter 70 Arts and Music Letter of SupportI recommend endorsement of the letter to the State Legislature in support of a Chapter 70 funding allocation to directly support the Arts and Music programming across all MA public schools.
4. Discussion Only Items
- Monthly Financial Report
5. Information Matters
- School Committee Sub-Committee Reports
- School Committee Liaison Reports
6. Consent Agenda
A. Approval of MinutesI recommend approval of the minutes from your January 27, 2026, and February 3, 2026 School Committee meetings as detailed.
B. ECDC GiftI recommend the acceptance of $500.00 from The Special Olympics of Massachusetts, Inc. for Supplemental Supplies as detailed.
C. FHS GiftsI recommend the acceptance of $500.00 for FHS Mock Trial Field Trip as follows:$200.00 Elizabeth Mullen$100.00 Family Legal Partners$200.00 Franklin Law Group
D. FHS GiftsI recommend the acceptance of $5,238.85 for FHS as follows:$4,554.00 Franklin Music Boosters In-house enrichment$ 558.00 Soccer Boosters Field Trip$ 126.85 Ohiopyle Supplemental Supplies
E. Recurring RW Zoo Field TripI recommend approval of the request of Christine Souza (Lincoln St K-2) to take 2nd graders to Roger Williams Zoo, Providence, RI on May 8, 2026 as detailed.
F. Lincoln St. GiftsI recommend the acceptance of $10,775.00 as follows:
LK-2 PCC $2,000.00 Field TripL3-5 PCC $2,400.00 Field Trip L3-5 PCC $6375.00 Field Trips
6. Citizen’s Comments
7. Good of the Order
8. New Business
To discuss any future agenda items
8. Executive Session
As per M.G.L c. 30A, § 21 (3) To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares.
9. Adjournment
Agenda doc also contains remote participation info -
