Live Reporting: Discussion - Action Items

3. Discussion / Action Items
a. Superintendent’s Evaluation
recommend your approval of the Superintendent’s composite evaluation for the 2017-2018 School year as discussed.

overall as 'proficient'

Feeley - would have modified the summary to include a recognition of the teamwork that she represents and always acknowledges

Linden - reads statement on evaluation, positive overall but differing in some of the details from the consensus report

motion to approve, seconded passed 6-1 (Linden no)


b. Appointment of Franklin TV Board Member
I recommend appointment of Rose Turco to the Franklin TV Board.

motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0

c. Policy – 2nd Readings
I recommend adoption of the following policies as discussed:

• KF-E2 – FHS Building Use
• KF-E3 – Facility Rental Fee Schedule
• KF-E4 – Facility Fee Schedule for FHS

motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0


4. Discussion Only Items - none

5. Information Matters
a. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports 

Budget 
presented to Town Council

Community Relations
recording session at Franklin TV soon to be broadcast

next coffee, June 13 at 6:30 PM

Policy
meeting Tuesday, May 29

Transportation

Public Schools Advocacy
meeting JUne 9 at 1:00 PM
Senate budget debate began today, cautiously optimistic for increasing budget

Ad Hoc Superintendent’s Evaluation
disband for now

b. School Committee Liaison Reports 
Joint PCC 
looking at equity across the schools (via fund raising)

Substance Abuse Task Force 
will be meeting again next year

School Wellness Advisory Council [SWAC] 
finished up the meetings for this year
mental health, physical activity and nutrition had been set as two year goals


MASC
Denise applied for appointment to the MASC

Start Time 
- next meeting June 7
athletics related to the high school will be a challenge

Live Reporting: Discussion - Action Items

3. Discussion / Action Items
a. Budget Vote
I recommend approval of the FY19 Franklin Public Schools budget in the amount of $63,235,000.00 as discussed.

motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0

b. Oak Street Trip
I recommend approval of the request of Jo-Ann Stanton to take Oak Street 1st graders to the Providence Children’s Museum on May 15, 2018 as detailed.

motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0


4. Discussion Only Items - none

5. Information Matters
a. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports 
- Budget - 4/24 at 6:00 PM with FinComm 

-  Community Relations, looking for a date for a TV segment
coffee recently had a great conversation, next 5/11 at Senior Center - topic on high school students

- Policy - met last week, again on May 1

- Public Schools Advocacy - nothing this time

- Ad Hoc Superintendent’s Evaluation
performance goals, and overall rating

b. School Committee Liaison Reports 
- Joint PCC - presentation on homework
- Substance Abuse Task Force - may 4 meeting
- School Wellness Advisory Council [SWAC] 
- MASC - day on the hill , weds April 25
- School Start Times Advisory Committee [SSTAC])
subcommittee members assigned, next meeting May 2

Live reporting: Discussion / Action Items - Mar 27, 2018

3. Discussion / Action Items
a. School Choice Vote
I recommend that the School Committee not accept any new public school choice students for the 2018-2019 school year as discussed.
http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinCom_Packets/q3-27-18%20SC%20Packet/Discussion%20ActionA-School%20Choice%20Vote.pdf

motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0

only 3 students left in the School Choice program

it depends, it can be revenue generating but given the capacity issue at the high school, it really would not be good


b. Draft 18-19 School Committee Schedule
I recommend that the School Committee approve of the 2018-19 School Committee meeting schedule as discussed.
http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinCom_Packets/q3-27-18%20SC%20Packet/Discussion%20ActionB-SC%20Mtg%20Schedule%2018-19.pdf
motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0


4. Discussion Only Items

LIve reporting; Discussion Action Items

3. Discussion / Action Items
a. Policy – First Readings
I recommend moving the following policies to a second reading as discussed:

• BHE – Use of Electronic Communication by School Committee Members  http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/pages/FranklinCom_Packets/u1-23-2018%20SC%20Packet/CURRENT%20BHE%20-%20Use%20of%20Electronic%20Communication%20by%20School%20Committ
• BIA – New School Committee Member Orientation  http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/pages/FranklinCom_Packets/u1-23-2018%20SC%20Packet/CURRENT%20BIA%20-%20NEW%20SCHOOL%20COMMITTEE%20MEMBER%20ORIENTATION.pdf
• BIBA – School Committee Conferences, Conventions and Workshops  http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/pages/FranklinCom_Packets/u1-23-2018%20SC%20Packet/CURRENT%20BIBA%20-%20School%20Committee%20Conferences,%20Conventions%20and%20Wo

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

b. Policy – Second Reading
I recommend adoption of the following policy as discussed:
BDF – Advisory Committees to the School Committee
http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/pages/FranklinCom_Packets/u1-23-2018%20SC%20Packet/DiscussionActionB-PolicyBDF.pdf

motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0


c. Baseball Trip Proposal
I recommend approval of the request of Tom Angelo/Zach Brown for the FHS Baseball team to travel to Cooperstown, NY for a tournament with Natick Baseball team/Hall of Fame Tour from April 15-16, 2018 as detailed.
http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/pages/FranklinCom_Packets/u1-23-2018%20SC%20Packet/DiscussionActionC%20-%20Baseball%20Proposal.pdf

motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0






d. DECA Trip Proposal
I recommend approval of the DECA Trip to Boston on March 8-10, 2018 as detailed.
http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/pages/FranklinCom_Packets/u1-23-2018%20SC%20Packet/DiscussionActionD%20-%20DECA%20Trip.pdf

 motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0



e. New Coaching Positions
I recommend approval of new coaching positions as detailed.
http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/pages/FranklinCom_Packets/u1-23-2018%20SC%20Packet/DiscussionActionE%20-%20New%20Coaching%20Positions.pdf

motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0 

f. New Revolving Account at FHS for AP Exams
I recommend approval of a new revolving account at FHS for AP Exams as detailed.
http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/pages/FranklinCom_Packets/u1-23-2018%20SC%20Packet/DiscussionActionF%20-%20New%20Revolving%20Account.pdf


motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0 

Live reporting: Discussion only and Information Matters

4. Discussion Only Items
a. ACCEPT 
http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/pages/FranklinCom_Packets/v1-9-2018%20SC%20Packet/ACCEPT%20Collaborative%20Annual_Report_FY17.pdf

and BICO Collaborative Annual Reports
http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/pages/FranklinCom_Packets/v1-9-2018%20SC%20Packet/BICO%2012%2007%202017%20annual%20report.pdf

membership fee, obtains reduced rates for out of district placements
professional development opportunities also available

in ACCEPT, graph page 6 - about 34 students
rebranding and move to new building
18-22 program (page 9) assistance from companies in helping students transition to world of work

BICO collaborative, located down the street
14 students participated
some operate within host schools, i.e. at Keller

part of the team process, assessment on meeting the students needs with the least restrictive environment; sometimes student disabilities don't have peers, so going out of district to get those peers is needed; cost sharing through the collaborative vs private placement


5. Information Matters
a. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports

Budget - put together fact sheet, town is going to be under pressure this budget year; meeting next week on how to disseminate the fact sheet; brochure has a schedule for budget meetings

Community Relations - first moved to this Sat, 10;30 AM, educator award program for discussion at school committee next meeting; coffees and possible themes; looking to have an overall comprehensive strategy

Policy - really exciting meeting, reviewing policies, some coming forward to future meetings
Monday, 1/22, 7:00 Snow date of Feb 6th

Transportation - question raised on how many students did take use of the emergency busing program

Public Schools Advocacy - forum first Feb meeting Feb 16? - Spilka, Roy, Ross invited, to be held at Lecture Hall; getting info out to community

Joint PCC - data gathering on equity; fabric fund raising

Substance Abuse Task Force - Feb 27 next meeting

School Wellness Advisory Council [SWAC] - discussing student use of technologies; revision of the wellness policy coming to the Policy committee before coming to the SchComm; working on the BOXX program for consistency, looking at high needs students to see how many of them are participating

Live reporting: Discussion Only Items

6. Discussion Only Items
a. School Start Times
http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/pages/FranklinCom_Packets/x11-28-2017%20SC/A.%20%20Memo%20about%20School%20Start%20Times.pdf

proposal to undertake a study of the matter, a complex matter
could spend next couple meetings to frame the committee
including appropriate stakeholders

this is not anything quick, it needs to take some time to work through it

Superintendent Ahern will come back with a more formal proposal and time lines for next meeting

Donna Grady, President of FEA
issue not new to Franklin, this could begin an other chapter in this
there is a good amount of info out there
the issue is not that simple, far reaching implications
day care, work schedules, transportation, busing and related items
before and after school care
needs to be heavily researched, not just for now but for future as well
some items are going to require negotiation with the teachers union


b. 18-19 School Calendar Draft
http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/pages/FranklinCom_Packets/x11-28-2017%20SC/B.%20%20Draft%20School%20Calendar%202018-2019.pdf

looking for feedback, for a potential vote at an upcoming meeting
relatively few changes to prior years as Superintendent is only here for five months

combined conferences across the district on two days in October is a change

input and feedback is welcomed

thinking about the number of interrupted weeks (where 5 days are not taught)

half day vs. full day provide different opportunities for professional development, a combination of both is a nice blend (full allowing cross district, half more building based)

c. School Committee Presentation Schedule 2017-18
http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/pages/FranklinCom_Packets/x11-28-2017%20SC/C.%20%20Draft%202017-2018%20SC%20PRESENTATION%20SCHEDULE.pdf

an outcome from the School Committee and Central office planning session during the summer, the plan has been brought forward for feedback and input


d. Class Size Report
http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/pages/FranklinCom_Packets/x11-28-2017%20SC/D1.%20%20Memo%20about%20Class%20Size%20Reports.pdf


providing some additional detail around class size at the high school, i.e where there are areas of need to be consistent across the district. Most in middle school are meeting School Committee guidelines

class sizes at FHS tend to be larger, enrollment increases can be justification for adjustments

Live reporting: Discussion only items

3. Discussion Only Items
Policy – First Reading
o CBI – Evaluation of Superintendent

Current Policy
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczampKbTE0OUR3bGJCSUZmSGFpMUFzaFVhUVJV

Proposed Policy
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczXzQ5THZCdHBHVkZvZG9EWnlCRVlaQ2h0VFgw

Policy – Second Reading
o BEDB – Order of Business

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczNkY3TkIwc3J3VE9lSUMxX0puSXFGWHUxYXhv

Approval of 2017-18 Student Activity Fund Accounts – Miriam Goodman
principals' hold in trust for the benefit of the students
fund approvals include mission and purpose for each of the clubs

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczbDdrcTkyQXN1MVpKYVQ5MThNZ3VDdF92TXQw

New Sub Committees
o Public Schools Advocacy
looking to formalize, asking Anne Bergen to chair
up to 2 more to volunteer
Denise, MJ stepped forward
awareness of legislation pending, provide important accurate information to counter some of the 'myth' that persist
advocate at the local and State level for budget reform


o Ad Hoc – Superintendent Evaluation
Proposed Anne and Cindy to take this

o Liaison to MASC
Denise to continue in this role more formally

CANCELED - Immigration Discussion with Jessica Vaughan - May 18

Jessica M. Vaughan a Franklin resident, is the Director of Policy Studies for the Center for Immigration Studies and is frequently seen on Fox News, CNN, MSNBC and NBC Boston

When: Thursday, May 18 @7:00 PM
Where: Franklin VFW, Pond St

Hosted by Franklin Republican Town Committee


Updated 4:00 PM 5/18/17  The event has been canceled by the hosts (the Franklin Republican Town Committee) with a statement to be available later 

Immigration Discussion with Jessica Vaughan - May 18

Additional info can be found in the flyer embedded below

Live reporting: Discussion items

3. Discussion Only Items

• 2016-2017 School Calendar

no comments or questions (initially)

• Food Service

Whitson's came in 5 years ago, will be searching for our own food service director to bring the service in house
no change to the food service workers as they remained Franklin employees during the service provided by Whitson's
Whitson's notified that the contract will be ending at the end of this school year

it is easier to sell pizza than kale
the administration and management fees will provide the 'wash' from a budget perspective to fund the food service director

What was the fee?
$60,000 administrative with an opportunity to recover up to $20,000
management fees were per meal and could be returned to the district if conditions were met (and they were last year)

School wellness advisory council putting out a survey to look for feedback on nutrition and food, hopefully that info will help to inform the direction of the revisions to the program

Re-opening the calendar item

Denise returns with a clarification on survey answers from parents for the calendar
generally teachers want before Labor Day and parents want after

what about Feb and April vacation combining?
Already started looking at the 2017-2018 calendar, if you do want to do so, there are parents who need to know early as people are making plans

no decisive info from the survey
happy to come back with options
need to look at the MCAS/PARCC testing schedule as they would be scheduled for March

Bilello - knowing the testing calendar is important, we are competing with the town around us, we don't need to draw out the options, the parents need to get their child care calendar set

If we do go with a subcommittee, we would need to include the FEA representatives

if the change were to be made, it would only be for the 2017-2018 school year at the earliest

Jewell - I would be for a subcommittee to look at it and review the pros/cons for changing the schedule, the committee would need to find out the info

O'Malley - if any interest, please let me know
Bergen, Scofield, Schultz interested

major development, vacation schedules to be looked at
to ensure all constituencies to be included

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Graduation gown discussion

From Pantherbook, their editorial written by Sammy Croteau

Recently the Franklin High School (FHS) Student Government was approached by the Gay Straight Alliance with a proposal to do away with the white and blue graduation robes, that are assigned by gender, and to adopt one robe color for all graduating students. This proposal has sparked much controversy and division within the student body. Even outside news agencies have come to the school to highlight the issue. 

I have spoken with many of my classmates who feel strongly of keeping the blue and white graduation robes. With all due respect for those who are petitioning for a change, we need to give voice to those who seek to preserve the blue and white tradition. 

In order for our school to be together as one we need to start considering what unites us rather than what separates us. We are all Franklin Panthers whose school colors are blue and white. Changing our school’s traditions to soothe the feelings of a few seems drastic and unnecessary. Tradition is important and so is representing our true school colors on the day we graduate. 

Individuals who feel uncomfortable having to choose between graduation gowns of blue and white should not be afraid to choose the color that best suits them. Today’s student body has learned to welcome the quality of our diversity and the traditions that unite us. 

I believe the student body should all have the freedom to choose what school color they would like to wear on their graduation day, despite their gender. Shouldn’t we promote freedom of choice for all students at FHS? This compromise can be achieved by opening up a vote to the whole student body on whether or not we should be free to choose. 

The power of the democratic process will allow us to rise above the politics of division and make any changes adopted acceptable to the majority.

See more at: http://pantherbook.org/top-stories/2014/12/11/power-politics-and-the-press/#sthash.hORuejWs.dpuf

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