Live reporting: Discussion - Action Items

3. Discussion / Action Items
a. Policy – 2nd Reading/Adoption
I recommend adoption of the following policies as discussed: 

• BEDB – Order of Business
• BEDH – Public Participation

https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/files/current-bedb-0
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/files/current-bedh-0

motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0


b. Superintendent’s Contract
The Chair recommends approval of the Superintendent’s Contract as Discussed.

1% increase in alignment with all the other contracts; 6 year contract offer to help maintain continuity

going forward the future increases would be consistent with other contract agreements

Live reporting: Discussion/Action items

Return to open meeting from Executive Session  (8:33 PM)

motion to ratify and approve MOA with 
7-0 via roll call  

3. Discussion / Action Items

• a. Elementary School Improvement Plans

I recommend approval of the 19-20 School Improvement Plans for Davis Thayer, Jefferson, Keller, Kennedy, Oak Street and Parmenter Elementary Schools and ECDC as presented and discussed.

motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0 (move to action while elementary principals were still in the meeting)

• b. Policy – First Readings

I recommend moving the following policies to a second reading at the next School Committee meeting as discussed:

• BEDB – Order of Business 

https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/files/current-bedb

• BEDH – Public Participation

https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/files/current-bedh


motion to move to second reading, seconded, passed 7-0





The documents released for this meeting can be found on the School District page
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/september-24-2019-school-committee-packet  

Additional documents will be added to this page post meeting (generally during the business day after the meeting)

Live reporting: School Start Times Update

b. School Start Times Update – Dr. Ahern

part II of the update, part I was done earlier this calendar year after the Advisory Committee completed their work

student and issue of sleep came to our attention, should not lose sight of

Superintendent Ahern making recommendation on school start times to School Committee tonight pic.twitter.com/YzeiAdt7Eb

— Steve Sherlock (@FranklinMatters) September 24, 2019

"I would suggest that we pause on its consideration of start time changes across all schools. However, we NEED to continue to address the health of children including sleep."

there will be challenges with the FY 2021 budget, attention needs to be paid there
comprehensive closing study of Davis Thayer requires attention
all collective bargaining agreements are up for renewal this year

MetroWest survey data just came out to say sleep is not increasing among our students

What will be a measure of success for this yet? A return to 2016? or ??
I would be curious to see what other surveys are reporting

current start and end times changes were to meet current contractual requirements and NOT in any relationship to school start times

Linden - there may be members in the community who won't like the idea of pausing. Start times and sleep deprivation is damaging, our district is damaging your children. There is too much tardiness and absenteeism. I deeply disappointed in this decision.

MJ - the pause will not make this go away

Tim Keenan - appreciation for the work done previously, and to Dr Ahern for her answers, I have done a lot of reading and an author of the key studies. I actually got responses. There is a different between sleep research and start time research. There is nothing compelling about start time. The Sleep research is compelling.

Suggestion to come to the Nov meeting on Sleep

Wants to get to a research article that is compelling on Start Time and have a dialog on it.

Feeley - thanks for the summary

Bergen - there are other issues that are in-front of us that we need to deal with
others who have changed recently have taken time to do it right before making the change

Zub - I think it is the right thing to do, there is no right answer, we want to the the best thing for our students. It may be interesting to see if anything is done at the state, California has one on the governor's desk.


11. Executive Session

a. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the ESP/LPN unit as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the School Committee and the chair so declares.

motion to go to executive session, seconded, passed 7-0

Actions Taken by Town Council - June 26, 2019 meeting

I missed the June 26, 2019 Town Council meeting. The "Actions Taken" document was just released to confirm the votes taken during the meeting. We'll need to wait for the video to be released by Franklin TV and or the full minutes of the meeting to find out the additional details covered during the session.

When the video is available it will be posted here. Currently, meetings through June 12, 2019 are available  https://www.franklinma.gov/home/pages/live-meetings-stream

In the meantime, here is the "Actions Taken" doc:

Town of Franklin file location
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/town_council_actions_taken_for_june_26_2019.docx.pdf

Franklin Matters file location
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IVqTU3ggNoZzTGMlKHNYP-G_yWKcY8_u/view?usp=sharing

Actions Taken by Town Council - June 26, 2019 meeting

Live reporting: School Committee - Discussion/Action Items

Return from executive session

Recommend motion to accept terms of MOU for FEA and Van drivers unit
motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0 via roll call

Recommend motion to accept terms of MOU with secretaries unit
motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0 via roll call


3. Discussion / Action Items
a. Policy – Second Reading/Adoption
I recommend adoption of Policy BGC – Policy Review and Revision as detailed.
motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0

b. Revised 2019-2020 School Calendar
I recommend approval of the revised 2019-2020 School Calendar as discussed.
had not had the half days for the parent/teacher conf days in last version
2 half days added as well, for professional development

motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0

4. Discussion Only Items
a. Annual Report
place holder for School Committee summary
budget info for the approved FY 2020 budget
what critical needs were not meet in the budget
profile pages for each of the schools
honors graduates and FHS grads class of 2019

b. School Wellness Advisory Council (SWAC) – End of Year Report
Asst Superintendent Giguere
summary of the full year, had been providing updates meeting to meeting
looking at equitable opportunities across the District
expanded backpack weekend program to all the schools in coordination with Franklin Food Pantry

expanded the morning physical activities
coordinating with Lifelong Learning to do at all schools assuming interest

2 family nights, one at FHS, one at Medway
looking at invisible disabilities, looking to expand further
student actually came forward through the Coffee hour initially


c. Substance Abuse Task Force (SATF) – End of Year Report
Asst Superintendent Giguere
real strong commitment from community groups and all around Franklin
develop education 
vaping diversion - develop tobacco and vaping cessation program

community based prevention, ride home curriculum came from this; getting publishing ready, content available

to empower parents to have the conversation with their students
FHS working on PSAs based upon the info

Live reporting: Discussion / Action items

3. Discussion / Action Items
a. BICO Collaborative Board Appointment
I recommend the appointment of Dr. Sara Ahern to the BICO Board for the 2019-
2020 school year.

motion to recommend, seconded, passed 5-0


b. ACCEPT Collaborative Board Appointment
I recommend the appointment of Dr. Sara Ahern to the ACCEPT Board for the
2019-2020 school year.

motion to recommend, seconded, passed 5-0

c. Policy – First Reading
I recommend Policy BGC – Policy Review and Revision return for second
reading at the next meeting.

motion to recommend to second reading, seconded, passed 5-0


4. Discussion Only Items
a. none

Live Reporting: Discussion - Action Items

3. Discussion / Action Items
a. Policy 2nd Reading/Adoption
I recommend adoption of the following Policies as discussed:

• 1. JKAA – Physical Restraint of Students
• 2. ID – Emotional Support Dogs

motion to accept, seconded, passed 6-0


4. Discussion Only Items
a. Superintendent’s Evaluation (presentation of additional evidence)

a review of the document provided to the School Committee (and to the community on Wednesday) around the data and evidence for the Superintendents evaluation

so much of the District Improvement Plan achievement is really accomplished by everyone on the leadership team

evaluation is on the annual benchmarks, not on the completion of the goal

visits each school at least 6 times a year to meet with principals and make classroom visits, some visits cover arrival and dismissal as well as lunch period

"I am ideas person, I get jazzed by ideas (Portrait of a Graduate) and need to be realistic about what can be accomplished within a year."

Town Council Actions Taken for April 24, 2019

The Actions Taken provide a quick summary of the specific actions taken by the Town Council. For more details we'll need to await the Franklin TV broadcast via on demand or the full minutes once approved by the Town Council.


Get your copy here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SP3acgckXUTpujK8YTC62ST5LSEBBJuA/view?usp=sharing

old South Meeting House on Washington St

Live reporting: Legislation for Action

9. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS	a. Capital Budget Subcommittee b. Budget Subcommittee c. Economic Development Subcommittee
10. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
10a. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-21: Acceptance of Gift to the Franklin Fire Department from the Singleton Family Foundation (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-21 - Majority Vote (5)) motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0
10b. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-22: Appropriation of Cable Funds (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-22 - Majority Vote (5)) quarterly process of allocation from the Town to Franklin TV for the cable fees - per DOR requirement motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0
10c. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-23: Authority for Town Administrator to Settle Pending Litigation Against Town and Payment Appropriation (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-23 - Majority Vote (5)) to deal with a solar farm bankruptcy, vote required of Town Council in any claim amount exceeding 5,000 (in this case the settlement is $27,000) motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0
10d. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-24: Norfolk Aggie Supplemental Appropriation FY19 (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-24 - Majority Vote (5)) estimate funded, 2 additional students appeared and not the amount is increased motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0
10e. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Zoning Bylaw Amendment 19-829: District Enumerated-Creation of Mixed Business Innovation Zoning District-2nd Reading (Motion to Adopt Zoning Bylaw Amendment 19-829 - Two Thirds Majority Vote (5)) final reading of this proposal, next four items related to this item attempting to change the existing zoning and eliminate some of the 'dirty' uses; citizen who owns the two properties questioned last time had not responded to reach out attempts until stepping up during the meeting. motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0 (via roll call (Padula, Pellegri absent))
10f. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Zoning Bylaw Amendment 19-830: Use Regulations- Mixed Business Innovation Zoning District- 2nd Reading (Motion to Adopt Zoning Bylaw Amendment 19-830 - Two Thirds Majority Vote (5)) motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0 (via roll call (Padula, Pellegri absent))
10g. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Zoning Bylaw Amendment 19-831: Mixed Business Innovation Zone Dimensional Regulations- 2nd Reading (Motion to Adopt Zoning Bylaw Amendment 19-831 to a 2nd Reading- Two Thirds Majority Vote (5)) motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0 (via roll call (Padula, Pellegri absent))
10h. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Zoning Bylaw Amendment 19-832: Changes to §185-20. Signs, Mixed Business Innovation Zoning District- 2nd Reading (Motion to Adopt Zoning Bylaw Amendment 19-832 to a 2nd Reading- Two Thirds Majority Vote (5)) motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0 (via roll call (Padula, Pellegri absent))
10i. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Zoning Bylaw Amendment 19-833: Zoning Map Changes from Industrial to Mixed Business Innovation on Area on or near Fisher and Hayward Streets -2nd Reading (Motion to Adopt Zoning Bylaw Amendment 19-833 - Two Thirds Majority Vote (5)) motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0 (via roll call (Padula, Pellegri absent))
10j. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Zoning Bylaw Amendment 19-834: Changes to Sign District Overlay Map, Mixed Business Innovation Zoning District -2nd Reading (Motion to Adopt Zoning Bylaw Amendment 19-834 - Two Thirds Majority Vote (5)) motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0 (via roll call (Padula, Pellegri absent))
10k. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Bylaw Amendment 19-836: Amendment to the Town Code to Add New Chapter 108 Library Board of Directors- 2nd Reading (Motion to Adopt Bylaw Amendment 19-836 - Majority Roll Call Vote (5)) this codifies what is the the charter change, effectively now only 5 members (per the charter) where there has been in the prior resolution 6; otherwise the items are the same as had been operational motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0 (via roll call (Padula, Pellegri absent))
10l. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Zoning Bylaw Amendment 19-837: Zoning Map Changes from General Residential V to Single Family Residential IV, an area on or near West Central Street- Referral to the Planning Board (Motion to Refer Zoning Bylaw Amendment 19-837 to the Planning Board- Majority Vote (5)) Joel D'Errico with story on the proposal for the property Attny Cerel alerted the Council that there is a suit against the Planning Board and they should be cautious in their response to Mr D'Errico Mr Marguerite speaks in favor of the R5, he has a deal with Mr D'Errico motion to approve, seconded, passes 4-3 (simple majority due to the presence of 7) Hamblen, n Dellorco, n Kelly, n Casey, Jones, Mercer, Earls all yes

Live reporting: Discussion/Action Items

3. Discussion / Action Items
a. Salary Budget Vote
I recommend adoption of the FY 2020 Salary Budget of $57,129,259.00 as part of the total FY 2020 Budget of $66,826,115.00 as discussed.

slight revisions to adjust down due to some personnel changes since the prior discussion/meeting

motion to approve, seconded, passed 6-0 (Feeley recused)

b. Expenditure Budget Vote
I recommend adoption of the FY 2020 Expenditure Budget of $9,696,856.00 as part of the total FY 2020 Budget of $66,826,115.00 as discussed.

motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0

c. Policy First Reading
IJOAB – Extended Field Trips
Administrative Procedures for Student Travel
i. I recommend moving Policy IJOAB – Extended Field Trips to a second reading.
motion to move to second reading, seconded, passed 7-0

d. Appointment
I recommend the appointment of Mrs. Paula Marano as Director of Student Services for Franklin Public Schools.

motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0


4. Discussion Only Items
a. Budget discussion at Town Council - preview 3/13/19

budget issue becoming more clear, looking like the approved budget is $2.6M more than the Town can allocate. more discussions will occur but it looks like there will be less than a level service budget at this point.

Schools are more than just an educational institution, as seen in multiple points during the earlier portion of the meeting

enrollment declines (particularly in elementary have results in reductions in staff over the past several years); charter school funding looks like it will be reduced by the State

budget issue not just this year, also as indicated in budget memo from Jeff Nutting, FY 2021 is also expected to be more challenging

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - March 12, 2019

Vision Statement

The Franklin Public Schools will foster within its students the knowledge and skills to find and achieve satisfaction in life as productive global citizens.

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.”

1. Routine Business
a. Review of Agenda
b. Citizen’s Comments

i. In the spirit of open communication, “the School Committee will hear public comment 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” – from Policy BEDH

c. FHS Student Representative Comments
d. Superintendent’s Report

2. Guests / Presentations
a. Elementary School Improvement Plan Updates
b. District Improvement Update – Curriculum & Instruction

3. Discussion / Action Items
a. Salary Budget Vote
I recommend adoption of the FY2020 Salary Budget of $57,129,259.00 as part of the total FY2020 Budget of $66,826,115.00 as discussed.
b. Expenditure Budget Vote
I recommend adoption of the FY2020 Expenditure Budget of $9,696,856.00 as part of the total FY2020 Budget of $66,826,115.00 as discussed.
c. Policy First Reading
IJOAB – Extended Field Trips
Administrative Procedures for Student Travel
i. I recommend moving Policy IJOAB – Extended Field Trips to a second reading.
d. Appointment
I recommend the appointment of Mrs. Paula Marano as Director of Student Services for Franklin Public Schools.

4. Discussion Only Items
a. Budget discussion at Town Council - preview 3/13/19

5. Information Matters
a. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports (e.g. Budget; Community Relations;
Policy; Transportation; Public Schools Advocacy; Ad Hoc Superintendent’s
Evaluation)
b. School Committee Liaison Reports (e.g. Joint PCC; Substance Abuse Task
Force; School Wellness Advisory Council [SWAC]; School Start Times Advisory
Committee [SSTAC], MASC)

6. New Business
a. To discuss any future agenda items

7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes
I recommend approval of the minutes of the February 26, 2019 School Committee meeting as detailed.
b. FHS Scholarships
I recommend acceptance of two checks totaling $8,115.00 for scholarships as follows:
$7,500.00 from the Digital Federal Credit Union
$615.00 from Sheila Lima
c. Parmenter Gift
I recommend acceptance of three checks totaling $1,750.00 from Parmenter PCC for field trips as detailed.
d. FHS Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $1.44 from K12 for in-house enrichment at FHS as detailed.

8. Payment of Bills Dr. Bergen

9. Payroll Mrs. Douglas

10. Correspondence
a. Budget to Actual – Miriam Goodman
b. Student Activity Accounts Report – Miriam Goodman
c. Franklin Hall of Achievement – (Erin Miller) Dr. Anne Bergen

11. Executive Session
a. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the FEA/RN unit as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the School Committee and the chair so declares.

12. Adjournment


School Committee meeting agenda doc
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/uploads/scagenda_3-12-19.pdf

Document folder for this meeting
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/march-12-2019-school-committee-packet-documents

Budget discussion memo
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/files/budget-discussion-memo

Town budget discussion memo
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/files/town-budget-discussion-memo

Parmenter School in the sun and snow

Live reporting: Discussion Action item

3. Discussion / Action Items
a. Approval of Amego (Private Special Education School)
I recommend the appointment of Paula Marano, Interim Director of Student Services, as the Committee’s designee to review Amego’s application and bring a recommendation to the School Committee.

Amego moving to a location on Grove St, enabling convenience

motion to approve, seconded, passed 4-0


b. Policy – First Reading
I recommend approval to move Policy DGA – Authorized Payroll Signatures to a second reading at the next meeting as discussed.

motion to move to second reading, seconded, passed 4-0

practice already in place, now formalizing the practice