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Monday, November 9, 2020

Franklin Public Schools’ Portrait of a Graduate - Draft For School Committee Discussion

Franklin Public Schools Franklin, MA
 
Portrait of a Graduate
 
 
Draft For School Committee Discussion (11/10/2020)
 
The Franklin Public Schools’ Portrait of a Graduate represents the community’s consensus of five essential skills each student practices and develops, individually and collaboratively through teamwork throughout all grades in Franklin Public Schools. Understanding that the development of these skills is a lifelong process, FPS looks to provide a foundation for graduates’ future learning, growth, fulfillment, and success.


Confident and Self-Aware Individual

●    Develops and applies content knowledge, skills, and literacies (including financial and digital) within and across academic disciplines
●    Accurately recognizes and manages one’s emotions, thoughts, values, and behavior
●    Accurately assesses and identifies one’s strengths, interests, needs, and passions, as well as areas for growth
●    Demonstrates resilience and perseverance; develops a growth mindset and asks for help
●    Makes healthy, responsible decisions to achieve well-being


Empathetic and Productive Citizen


●    Demonstrates social-awareness through inclusivity and the consideration of various perspectives
●    Applies ethical reasoning and acts with care and integrity
●    Develops an understanding of civics and democratic principles; applies lessons from historical knowledge to contemporary situations
●    Applies knowledge and skills to contribute to local, global, and environmental solutions with personal responsibility


Curious and Creative Thinker

●    Asks inquiry-driven questions and takes initiative to seek answers
●    Analyzes, evaluates, and synthesizes relevant information from multiple perspectives, varied viewpoints and sources
●    Employs self-reflection while being courageous, independent, and flexible in one’s thinking
●    Expresses one’s self creatively


Effective Communicator and Collaborator

●    Listens with an open mind and embraces a respectful, inclusive, and culturally aware approach
●    Uses multiple communication strategies and literacy skills (oral, written, visual) to convey ideas including in a digital environment
●    Selects appropriate mode of communication for the desired result (audience, purpose, intent, etc.)
●    Contributes to teamwork and builds relationships, including conflict resolution and consensus building


Reflective and Innovative Problem-solver

●    Identifies and analyzes problems from multiple perspectives
●    Designs, proposes, and iterates goal-oriented and forward-thinking solutions to apply to personal and real-world situations
●    Apply technologies, as appropriate, as problem-solving tools 
 
 
Download a copy of the draft doc here
 
The full agenda and meeting docs for the Nov 10, 2020 meeting

Franklin Public Schools’ Portrait of a Graduate
Franklin Public Schools’ Portrait of a Graduate


Sunday, November 8, 2020

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Nov 10, 2020

Call to Order    Dr. Ahern
Pledge of Allegiance 
Moment of Silence 
 
Organizational Meeting:
  • Election of Chair
  • Election of Vice Chair
 
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.    Portrait of a Graduate
1.    Process, Indicators, and Descriptors -- Sara Ahern, Joyce Edwards, Lucas Giguere, Paula Marano, Josh Hanna, Paul Duprey, Lizzie Morrison, Beckie Motte
2.    Graphic Design - Anne Marie Tracey
 
III.    Discussion/Action Items
A.    Policy - 2nd Reading/Adoption
I recommend adoption of the following policies as discussed:
●    AC - Nondiscrimination
●    ACAB - Harassment
●    ACAB-R1 - Grievance Procedure for Complaints of Harassment and Discrimination
●    ACAB-R2 - Grievance Procedure for Complaints of Sexual Harassment Under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
●    JQA - Financial Assistance
 
IV.    Discussion Only Items
A.    Reopening of Schools - Status Update 11/6/2020
 
V.    Information Matters
A.    School Committee Sub-Committee Reports (e.g. Ad Hoc Supt. Evaluation, Ad Hoc Facilities Analysis, 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)
 
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 October 27, 2020 School Committee meeting as detailed.
B.    Executive Session Minutes
I recommend approval of the executive session minutes from the October 27, 2020 School Committee meeting as detailed to be released.
C.    Solutions Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $300.00 from the Franklin Cultural Council for supplemental curriculum materials for the Solutions Program as detailed.
D.    Athletics Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $61.85 from Campus Box Media, LLC for supplemental supplies for FHS Athletics as detailed.
 
VIII.    Payment of Bills    TBD
 
IX.    Payroll    TBD
 
X.    Executive Session
 
XI.    Adjournment

 

The documents for this meeting can be found in the online folder

 

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Nov 10, 2020
Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Nov 10, 2020