Live reporting: Consent Agenda - Closing

VII. Consent Agenda
A. Approval of Minutes
I recommend approval of the minutes from the January 28, 2020 School Committee meeting as detailed.
B. Transfers
I recommend approval of the budget transfers as detailed.
C. Music Gift
I recommend acceptance of two checks totaling $4,264.00 from Franklin Music Parents for in-house enrichment as detailed.
D. Oak Street Gift
I recommend acceptance of two checks totaling $1,145.00 from the Oak Street PCC for in-house enrichment as detailed.
E. MA All State Music Festival Trip (recurring)
I recommend approval of the request of Diane Plouffe to take music students to the MA All State Music Festival in Boston, MA on March 5 – 7, 2020 as detailed.
F. Baseball Field Trip (recurring)
I recommend approval of the request of Mr. Peri to take FHS student athletes to Cooperstown, NY from April 19 – 20, 2020 as detailed.
G. Parmenter Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $800.00 from the Parmenter PCC for field trips as detailed.
H. Davis Thayer Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $5,000.00 from the Davis Thayer PCC for field trips as detailed.
I. Annie Sullivan Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,000.00 from the Annie Sullivan PCC for in-house enrichment as detailed.
J. ECDC Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,000.00 from the Franklin Cultural Council for in-house enrichment at ECDC as detailed.
K. Keller Gr. 5 RW Zoo Field Trip
I recommend approval of the recurring Keller Grade 5 field trip to Roger Williams Zoo in Providence, RI on May 7, 2020 as detailed.
L. 3rd Grade Music Field Trip
I recommend approval of the recurring JFK/Parmenter 3rd Grade field trip to The Veteran’s Auditorium in Providence, RI on May 19, 2020 as detailed.

motion to accept, seconded, passed 6-0


VIII. Payment of Bills Dr. Bergen

IX. Payroll Ms. D’Angelo

X. Executive Session

Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the FEA 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 enter Exec Session, not to return, seconded, passed 6-0 (via roll call)


XI. Adjournment


The documents released for this meeting can be found online. Some documents will be posted after the meeting.
https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-committee/pages/february-11-2020-school-committee-packet

Live reporting: Town Administrator's Report to Closing

introduction of FHS students

11. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
they came to a relevant meeting

if they notice on the wall, there is a plaque recognizes the Town as a Green Community
solar farm is a unique project provides the electricity for 90% of our town buildings
it is performing at over 11 megawatts

plastic bag ban, Feb 12 will be approved (hopefully)
what is next? 
community gardens are around, coming to these meetings the future is all of you
if you can't vote today, you will and you can still advocate for things

FHS solar panels were built to hold it, but didn't make it
we have had proposals for Horace Mann and FHS
maybe get a future solar car port for the parking lot
you can see a difference being made

don't be shy about letting us know

flyer coming out Mar, 6, 11 and 21st
info forums on storm water

March 4 preliminary fiscal forecast for Council meeting
watch, listen and read memo for FY 2021
then to FinComm in April before coming back to Town Council

FHS is a green high school, because we went green, we got an additional $2M
they weren't giving the solar panels in those days, it would have required for purchase, we did make sure that the facility was capable to get it

12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
committee for CPA
equipment surplus process
concerns about personnel issues with certain town departments
refrain from comments on Town personnel, could expose us on legal issues
follow the process, direction to proper channels, i.e. through management and Jamie
we need to use good judgment

13 - Old Business
Bissanti - issue with stray dogs, lost dogs
there is a fine after a certain amount of time, along as fine is paid, the dog can stay
until we get animal control to present, don't post to social media

13a. COUNCIL COMMENTS

Kelly - condolences to the passing of Pellegri's brother in law

Chandler - condolences

Hamblen - thanks for coming out, condolences as well

Pellegri - Bob Simler, worked on many committees
Boston Post cane delivered the day before the resident passed
was the oldest citizen at 103

Jones - condolences, echo to Hamblen's point great to see every one here


14. EXECUTIVE SESSION
None Scheduled

ADJOURN

• motion to adjourn, seconded, passed 8-0

Note:  Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes
Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting

Shared from the Town of Franklin page
https://www.franklinma.gov/town-council/agenda/february-5-town-council-agenda

The full agenda packet can be found
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/2020-02-05_town_council_agenda_packet.pdf

Live reporting: Information Matters to Closing/Executive Session

V. Information Matters
A. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports 

Budget, 

Community Relations/Public Schools Advocacy
met last week, prepared for Feb Forum

Policy
next Feb 12, Mar 19

Facility analysis
meeting Weds night

B. School Committee Liaison Reports

Joint PCC
2 meetings, portrait of the graduate
involvement of the PCCs from the schools
reviewed schedule for Feb 4
student opportunity act
only Thayer 2nd grade tours the Library, all should have the opportunity

Substance Abuse Task Force
did share the Ride At Home booklet
kids starting to see that vaping is stupid

School Wellness Advisory Council
Feb 11, next meeting
to be featured by the FPS Voice in future episode


VI. New Business
A. To discuss any future agenda items
update on improvement goal on SEL, students from Jefferson
DECA invite out
Technology presentation coming


VII. Consent Agenda
A. Minutes
a. I recommend approval of the minutes from the December 10, 2019 School Committee meeting as detailed.
b. I recommend approval of the revised minutes from the November 26, 2019 School Committee meeting as detailed.

B. FHS Scholarship
I recommend acceptance of three checks totaling $250.00 for the Jacqueline Schaeffer Memorial Scholarship as follows:

• Shanna Culloty Jobin $100.00 
• Sean S. Jobin $100.00 
• Maura C. Schaeffer $ 50.00

C. Davis Thayer Gift
I recommend acceptance of two checks totaling $375.00 as detailed:

• $75.00 Leuders Environmental, Inc. for in-house enrichment
• $300.00 Anonymous donation to pay off lunch balances

D. FHS Gifts
I recommend acceptance of two checks totaling $3,798.15 as detailed:

• $2,798.15 from Lifetouch National School Studio for in-house enrichment
• $1,000.00 from Patriot’s Foundation for Athletic supplies

E. Music Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,500.00 from music parents for in- house enrichment as detailed.

F. Remington Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,535.00 from Lifetouch for in-house enrichment at Remington Middle School as detailed.

G. JFK Gifts
I recommend acceptance of two checks totaling $2,574.00 from the JFK PCC as follows:

• $775.00 – Field Trips
• $1,799.00 – Supplemental Supplies

H. Parmenter Donations
I recommend acceptance of the following donations totaling $6,902.34 for Parmenter Elementary School:

• $3,000.00 worth of Furniture from Cardi’s
• $992.34 from PCC for In-house enrichment
• $1,800.00 Anonymous donation to pay off lunch balances
• $1,110.00 from Hockomock Area YMCA for in-house enrichment

I. UNH Jazz Festival Recurring Field Trip
I recommend approval of the request of Leighanne Rudsit and Matthew Geisinger to take 2 jazz bands and 2 jazz combos to the University of New Hampshire on Saturday, March 14, 2020 for the annual Jazz Festival as detailed.

J. Jefferson Donation
I recommend acceptance of the donation of a Keurig Coffee Machine from Brody Nunley for the Jefferson teacher’s dining room as detailed.

Motion to accept consent agenda, seconded, passed 7-0


VIII. Payment of Bills Dr. Bergen

IX. Payroll Ms. D’Angelo

X. Executive Session

Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the FEA 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 enter executive session, seconded, passed 7-0 via roll call



Agenda shared from the Town of Franklin School Committee page
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/uploads/scagenda_1-28-20.pdf

 Other documents released before the meeting can be found online
https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-committee/pages/january-28-2020-school-committee-packet

Additional documents will be posted after the meeting.

Live reporting: TA report to Closing

11. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT

go back to the goals, objectives

12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

nothing at this time

13. COUNCIL COMMENTS

Hamblen - happy new year

Pellegri - bottles of nips, Falmouth looking into a deposit, it is possible
thanks to Eamon and Brutus for representing the Town at the MMA
Rod Gun club breakfast Sunday
registration is automatic, it is not our problem, getting them out to vote is the problem
City of Boston city council position decided by 1 vote

Bissanti - chronic runaway dogs? what happens to the owner

Kelly -prayers for the Semergian family for their loss

Jones - FHS student got promoted to chief in sea cadet corp
we have many great youth in this community

Dellorco - condolences

Mercer - can we get word to FHS students on the plastic bag to come to meeting for when we vote it in?


14. EXECUTIVE SESSION
- None Scheduled

ADJOURN
motion to adjourn, seconded, passed 9-0

Note:

• Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes
• Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting

This was shared from the Town of Franklin page
https://www.franklinma.gov/town-council/agenda/january-8-town-council-agenda

The full agenda and documents released can be found in one PDF file
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/1-8-20_tc_full_agenda_final_final.pdf

Live reporting: TA Report through to Closing

11. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
24,000 pounds in two weeks with pink bags collected

Chrissy and Alicia both took the MA Municipal Assoc finance course and passed

transitional assistance/homeless
Senior Center partnership with St Vincent DePaul
any social services, hard time paying bills, etc.
if you know of folks with an issue, work through the Senior Center

thanks for your support, I love this job
happy holidays to everyone, we'll see you in 2020


12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
discussion on sidewalk clearing for merchants for a future item

Senior Center update and discussion on the services available

13. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Earls - happy holidays this year, 2020 will have good things in store for us
Kelly - merry Christmas, happy Chanukah, looking forward to next year
Hamvblen - farmers market on Saturday, La Cantina will be there; happy holidays, happy new year 
Pellegri - sidewalks for beaver St (Kelly to catch up off line)
Jones - merry Christmas, happy holidays, happy new year
Dellorco - also happy holidays, be safe, have a great time
Mercer - happy holidays to all, great safe and happy holiday season


14. EXECUTIVE SESSION
- Purpose #6: to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property (majority roll call vote)

motion to aDJOURN in executive session, not to return to public meeting

motion, seconded, passed 9-0

Live reporting: Town Administrator's Report through to closing

11. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT 

David McKearnery retiring, Cathy Liberty, new Board of Health Director

Cindy Souza, of Animal Control is also retiring 

turf fields - letter from DEP stating no wetlands violation
no requirement to do PFAS testing in that area
no concentration found of concern
considering this issue closed
round of applause to Superintendent Ruszela and Cantoreggi for the testing and work done by the DPW
"there is something not right in this system"

one off meeting on Open Meeting Law Dec 10

thanks to the DPW for the look of the Town Common
thanks to all the DPW staff on the first storm

special permit does include paving Spring St
issues should be corrected by that project
16 car parking lot to provide access to the State Forest
decommissioning the length of Spring St through to RT 140 will be an objective for discussion


12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 

Bissanti - 2 folks were sleeping on the sidewalk due to a fire, they are no better situated
Pharma actions and awards being given, do we have a status

Earls - looking at zoning regulations to cover the storm water situation

Chandler - regional dispatch, how is it going?

Hamblen - looking for a discussion on community preservation act

Pellegri - looking for homeless resources; so many people need housing

13. COUNCIL COMMENTS 

Chandler - Chris Kearney passed away, thanks for the work he had done with groups
really impressive to see the Station on Hutchenson

Hamblen - thanks for the updates; thanks for the first Winter Farmers Market
thanks for the work on decorating
thanks for those who came out to the Turkey Trot

Pellegri - oldest Franklin resident passed away, Mary Bennet wake on Thursday
Federated Church on Friday - 109 years old
presenting the Boston Post Cane

Bissanti - rod and gun club breakfast this Sunday

Earls - thanks to the DPW for the work on the first and extended snow storm
library - doors remotely open 2 hours earlier than employees arrived
read up on the bag ban issue coming up at a future meeting

Jones - thanks to the DPW for the work on the first and extended snow storm

Dellorco - thanks for your work, I feel your pain



14. EXECUTIVE SESSION
discuss strategy to discuss litigation re: Dean food bankruptcy, will not reconvene in open session

motion to approve, second, passed 8-0 via roll call


ADJOURN


The full set of documents released for this agenda can be found
https://www.franklinma.gov/town-council/agenda/december-4-town-council-meeting

in PDF form
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/12-4-19_tc_full_agenda.pdf

Live reporting: Legislation through to Closing

11. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS a. Capital Budget Subcommittee b. Budget Subcommittee c. Economic Development Subcommittee


12. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

• a. Resolution 19-75: Gift Acceptance - Franklin Police Department, $300 (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-75 - Majority Vote (5))

motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0

• b. Resolution 19-76: Gift Acceptance - Franklin Police Department, $15 (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-76 - Majority Vote (5))

motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0

• c. Resolution 19-77: Adopt the Town Council Procedures Manual (Motion to Adopt Resolution 19-77 - Majority Vote (5))

annual exercise is appropriate, other discussion on line item for budget and meeting notifications not applicable to this doc; being handled elsewhere

motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0

• d. Resolution 19-78: Establish Town Council Standing Subcommittees (Motion to approve Resolution 19-78- Majority Vote (5))

annual procedure to reauthorize these standard subcommittee

motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0

16. EXECUTIVE SESSION
a. Collective Bargaining

i. I request a motion that the Board vote to convene in Executive Session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining, because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Board.

motion to move to executive session, to return to open meeting
motion made, seconded, passed 9-0 (via role call)


Council back in order 9:44 PM

• e. Resolution 19-79: Ratification of Public Library Staff Association Contract (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-79 - Majority Vote (5))

motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0

13. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
blue bottles; councilor Kelly came up with idea saving money instead of buying water for the folks to use at each meeting

first week of clothing recycling, 3,000 lbs recycled in first

14. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Bissanti - to explore zoning issues going forward
there is concern on water quality, another way to help with storm water

Kelly - we have EDC but we have nothing on residential, consider a fourth for residential zoning, let's set the policy (we already do) but monitor and watch and encourage

Pellegri - let's discuss getting the CPA for a consideration to bring to the voters

Dellorco - charter review possible to start


15. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Bissanti - thanks for restoring me to the Council, I listened and they listened to me too. My views are changed on housing, I am glad Councilor Kelly said what he did. I am all for us slowing growth, inclusionary growth, 
condolences to the Chilson family

Earl - thanks for all those who did come out to vote

Kelly - condolences to the Chilson family as well
congratulations to our Chair and ViceChair
Veterans Day celebration was fantastic, thanks to Dale and his help for what they do
can we get an update on those roads with raised casting that need to get done

Chandler - thank you to all family, friends and all the voters who came out
I was quiet tonight and I am get my feet wet
my heart goes out to the Worcester fire fighters for loosing one of their own

Hamblen - echo my fellow councilors thanking the voters, thanks to Brutus Kate and Jean, I am sure we will see them again
a winters farmers market coming once a month; Fairmount Fruit Farm celebrates 100 years

Pellegri - if you have anything to help us get the voters out, let me know
thanks to the Rod and Gun club, breakfast once a month
Distinguished Young Women meeting at YMCA on Monday

Jones - echoing thanks to the voters, we held our ground on the weather
it is a big deal to cast your vote
one of my hopes we could consider putting together a committee on communications, we need to have a clear focus to address this, pair with the School Committee and our new comms person

Dellorco - thanks to the voters for coming out
thanks for the opportunity to be ViceChair

Mercer - I would be remiss if I didn't thank the voters for coming out, I am not sure i would call it a fun day, it was a long day
thanks to Councilor Kelly for those years as chair and vice char, we have a lot of work to do
I see this group as equal to the task

Thanks to the veterans group and lodge of Elks for their support
condolences to the CHilson family


17. ADJOURN

motion to adjourn


Note:
Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes
Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting

Live reporting: Consent Agenda through to Closing

VII. Consent Agenda
A. Approval of Minutes
I recommend approval of the minutes from the October 29, 2019 School Committee meeting as detailed.

separated from other items on the consent agenda as only two members were present
motion to accept, seconded, passed 2-0-5 (2 for, none against, 5 abstained)

B. Athletics Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $2,734.00 from Five Star Franchises, LLC (Jersey Mike’s) for FHS Athletics Department as detailed.
C. Parmenter Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $2,051.30 from the Parmenter PCC for field trips as detailed.
D. Keller Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,700.58 from O’Connor Studios for supplemental supplies at Keller Elementary School as detailed.
E. Scholarship
I recommend acceptance of a check for $10,000.00 from the John C & Eunice B Morrison Charitable Foundation for a Scholarship as detailed.

motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0

VIII. Payment of Bills
for next time


IX. Payroll
for next time 


X. Adjournment

motion to adjourn, seconded, passed 7-0

 







The agenda and other documents released in advance of the meeting can be found on the School Committee page  https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/november-12-2019-school-committee-packet

Note - other documents are added after the meeting (usually during the Wednesday business day).

Live reporting: Discussion Only Items through to Closing

IV. Discussion Only Items
A. October 1 Enrollment Report
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/uploads/enrollment_statistics_-_10-29-19_sc.pdf

approx 310 at Charter last year, 373 this year with preliminary numbers

V. Information Matters
A. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports 

Budget
rough draft of portrait of a graduate and how the budget would align to it

Community Relations
social media panel night at Oct 21
70 folks participated at FHS
follow up info to be sent out (i.e handouts of the night)

Policy 
group met, policies for first read tonight. No next meeting set

Joint PCC
looking to equitable experience across the schools
promoting good conversation on what supports the schools mission and what doesn't

Substance Abuse Task Force 

SWAC
met this morning, off and running
nutrition organic farm in Natick being used as a model to see what kind of initiative can be started here

looking to expand physical activities before and after school as well as at the end of the year between when sports end and school ends to fill in the gap

VI. New Business
A. To discuss any future agenda items

Nov 12 - organizational meeting
school committee orientation before regular meeting
new chair and vice chair

VII. Consent Agenda
A. Approval of Minutes
I recommend approval of the minutes from your October 15, 2019 School Committee meeting as detailed.
B. Transfers
I recommend approval of the budget transfers as detailed.
C. Music Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,620.00 from various music parents for in-house enrichment at FHS as detailed.
D. FHS Athletics Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $954.28 from All American Publishing for Supplemental Supplies as detailed.
E. Cello Donation
I recommend acceptance of the donation of a new Strobel 4/4 Cello (valued at $3,259.99) from Monica & David Mann for supplemental supplies at Annie Sullivan Middle School as detailed.

motion to accept consent agenda items, seconded, passed 7-0


VIII. Payment of Bills Dr. Bergen

IX. Payroll Mrs. Douglas

X. Adjournment

motion to adjourn, seconded, passed 7-0


The agenda and documents released for this meeting can be found on the Schools page
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/october-29-2019-school-committee-packet

Live reporting: Town Administrator's report to Closing of meeting

11. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
condolences to JP's family

article on Boston Globe
will not be making too many public statements upon advice of our attorney
water quality in particular, heavily regulated by EPA and DEP
will be following through with any remediation required
we follow regulations, we have excellent water quality
the report is posted annually and mailed 

the water supply is safe tested for PFAS study last fall
new water treatment plant contract is being designed to accommodate
have results, will publish at the right time

there are no PFAS in our water supply
our staff does an amazing job on our water supply
we test all the time, as mandated
there is no State or Federal requirement to test for PFAS
we had been ahead of it

once we get an item from DEP
we'll respond at that time

Tues Oct 22, visioning exercise for Franklin
funded by a grant

Beaver St will be closed at the Railroad tracks will be marked and detours posted


12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS


recognition of Casey on his 1st term and not returning next term

recognition of Padula for his 3 terms of service on the Town Council

13. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Hamblen - wishing parents a happy 69th anniversary
thank the Franklin community for serving

Dellorco - thanks for the explanation on the water
thanks to Casey and Padula for your service
thanks for letting me serve, and hopefully all be back

Earls - thanks to Chris White for his work at the recycling
thanks to Casey and Padula for your service
thanks for helping me, hopefully we'll be back

Pellegri - my condolences to the JP family, he will be missed
it has been a pleasure to serve on this committee
I hope that we'll have a chance to work together again

Padula - what a great group of people to work with
they care, they work hard, it is a really good group
one of the things I've learned is that our administration is second to none
it has been my privilege to represent the people for the last six years

Jones - thanks for all the years you put into this job (Padula), one of the most articulate and well spoken people I have met, I hope we get you back in some capacity
To Councilor Casey, thanks for stepping up and tackling this position
reminder, an election coming Nov 5, get out to vote

Kelly - thanks for the explanation on the turf, where did it go? we can't talk too much about it, but would like to know
Harvest Festival, record numbers, it was amazing
Casey congratulations on wedding and future
Padula happy birthday, yesterday, he had my back when I wanted to be Chair
wish all my fellow councilors the best of luck
the reality of it is that is our job, we are representing all the people
we are making sure folks get the best for the buck

Mercer - condolences to JP's family
Harvest Festival, tremendous success, thanks to the Downtown Partnership and all involved in getting it together, couldn't have been better weather, it felt great to see so many enjoying what we have worked to put in, like closing off downtown so we could enjoy it

Casey, thanks, I agree with Kelly on your best dressed award
Padula, really appreciated your professionalism
wish all you luck in the coming election, hopefully we'll be back to take the steps for Franklin's future

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION 
- None Scheduled

15. ADJOURN
motion to adjourn, seconded, passed 9-0