Live Reporting: Discussion / Action Items

2. Guests / Presentations 
a. none 

3. Discussion / Action Items 
a. School Committee Goals 
I recommend adoption of the School Committee Goals as discussed. 
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/uploads/discussion_actiona-scgoals.pdf

budget, 2-way communication and monitoring (focus on school evidence of intervention)
joint budget efforts
capital budget at next meeting
planning for a five year financial plan
planning also for a long term communication plan

motion to accept, seconded, passed 6-0

4. Discussion Only Items 
a. none 

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

Budget
meeting after this meeting
Nov 20th possible meeting
Denise, Gigi, Anne

Community Relations
Dec 5 at the FHS library, open forum
Dec 11 - planning meeting
Denise, Gigi, Anne

Policy
met on Nov 5th, will meet again on Dec 4th
MJ, Denise, Monica

Transportation; 

Public Schools Advocacy
Nov 26th meeting
delegate resolution meeting, proposed adjustments not accepted but intent of the resolutions were aligned with direction, will share when received
session on social media best practices from other districts around the state
Denise, MJ, and Anne

Ad Hoc Superintendent’s Evaluation
meeting Nov 15
Diane, Monica, Anne

b. School Committee Liaison Reports 
Joint PCC; 

Substance Abuse Task Force
Nov 27th

School Wellness Advisory Council [SWAC]
broke into three subcommittees to work on initiatives

School Start Times Advisory Committee [SSTAC]
update on busing options at last meeting
survey coming to students and parents on how much sleep the students get
Nov 19th next meeting
Monica, Gigi, MJ

Live reporting: Discussion only items through to Closing

4. Discussion Only Items
a. BICO Quarterly Information Update
quaterly update in packet, two new districts

b. Enrollment Data Update
pre-K, (i.e. ECDC not included in totals)
see doc in meeting packet
Oct 1 reporting to DESE is required and become the yearly start numbers
breakdown of some students attending elsewhere but not all inclusive
36 students choiced into other neighboring districts

end of Sep #s, 100 fewer than last year at this time
elementary 8 higher (first time an increase, i.e. possibly turning the corner on the number decline in elementary)

more info in Nov on class sizes in Middle schools/high school

? on Mount St Charles, used to be almost a bus; will look at again


5. Information Matters
a. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports 
Budget
prep for Budget workshop on Nov 13

Community Relations
good interaction at Harvest Festival
will do with better booth next time
Nov 3 at Franklin TV, social emotional Learning

Policy
meeting Nov 5

Transportation
no meeting, looking to schedule one

Public Schools Advocacy
met Oct 2; prepared for Harvest Festival
reconvening in Nov/Dec to support budget work

Ad Hoc Superintendent’s Evaluation
Monica, Diane and Ann
to set meeting

b. School Committee Liaison Reports 
Joint PCC
well attended, only 2 schools missed
funding more equitable then thought; elementary more active than middle school
FEF came to present

Substance Abuse Task Force
developing resources within schools and community
add membership, Town Council, YMCA

School Wellness Advisory Council [SWAC]
meeting Nov 13
developing new goals, consistent across district

School Start Times Advisory Committee [SSTAC], 
meeting Weds

MASC
covered earlier

6. New Business
a. To discuss any future agenda items
org meeting in November
budget workshop


7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes
I recommend approval of the minutes from the September 25, 2018 School Committee meeting.
b. Executive Session Minutes
I recommend approval of the executive session minutes from your September 25, 2018 meeting to be released.
c. NYC Field Trip Request
I recommend approval of the recurring request of Diane Plouffe to take approximately 50 Middle School Chorus students to New York City to see “Once On This Island” on May 11, 2018 as detailed.
d. Parmenter Gift
I recommend acceptance of two checks totaling $1,755.00 from the Parmenter PCC for field trips as detailed.
e. Music Gift
I recommend acceptance of the donation of $1,230.00 from various music parents for in-house enrichments as detailed.
f. JFK Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $725.00 from the JFK PCC for field trips
as detailed.

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

8. Payment of Bills - Dr. Bergen

9. Payroll - Mrs. Douglas

10. Correspondence
a. Budget to Actual – Miriam Goodman

11. Adjournment

The documents released for this meeting can be found on the Town of Franklin page
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/october-23-2018-school-committee-packet-documents

Live reporting: Discussion - Action Items

2. Guests / Presentations
a. none

3. Discussion / Action Items

a. Policy – Second Readings
I recommend adoption of the following policies:
i. JFABE – Education Opportunities for Military Children
ii. JFABF – Education Opportunities for Children in Foster Care
iii. BCA – School Committee Member Ethics

recommend adoption 
motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0


b. MASC Resolutions
I recommend adoption of the following MASC Resolutions as discussed:

Conf to be held Nov 7, delegate assembly on Nov 9

• Rejecting the Arming of Educators

motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0

• On Small and Rural Districts

motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0

• Elimination of the Federal Department of Education

motion to accept, seconded, passed 5-2 (Feeley, Scofield = no)

• Regional School Transportation

motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0

• Regarding Reporting and Accountability Standards

motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0; 

• Regarding Reproductive Health Education

motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0

• On Gender Identity Inclusive Athletic Participation Policy

motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0; as modified to remove "preferred" pronoun

• Relative to Sports Wagering

motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0

• Relative to Access to Information for Parents and Students Who Are Clients of Special Education

motion to accept, seconded, passed 6-1;  add amendment to include funding rather than an unfunded mandate

• Proposal to Amend the MASC By-Laws

motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0


View the MASC resolutions here
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/uploads/discussion_actionb_-_masc_resolutions.pdf

Live reporting: Discussion - Action Items

3. Discussion / Action Items
a. Policy – First Reading
I recommend approval of moving the following policies to a second reading as
discussed:
motion to move to 2nd reading, second, passed 7-0

• NEW JFABE – Educational Opportunities for Military Children
• NEW JFABF – Educational Opportunities for Children in Foster Care
• BCA – School Committee Member Ethics

b. Policy – Second Reading
I recommend adoption of Policy BA – School Committee Operational Goals as
discussed
motion to approve, second, passed 7-0

c. Concession Stand
I recommend acceptance of the Concession Stand at Franklin High School valued
at $210,800.00 from various donors as discussed.

Ryan Jette, Wayne, Mike Socci
motion to approve, second, passed 7-0

without guidance and leadership of Ahern and Nutting it would not have been accomplished

the concession trailer needed to be replaced and with the new school, updated field, it was time to do so

DPW Water division (water and sewer connections)
DPW Grounds (all landscaping)
Mike D'Angelo, Facilities (up to standard for other buildings)
Gus Brown, Building Inspector
Board of Health inspected and approved

additional landscape work remains

new concession stand at Franklin High School

d. FHS Europe Trip Proposal
I recommend approval of the request of Mr. Walsh and Mr. McCarthy to take FHS
students to Berlin, Prague, Krakow (Auschwitz) and Budapest from June 23, 2019
through July 3, 2019 as detailed.

Education First (EF) could be accessible for someone who requires assistance
fund raising could be tight due to the time frame, linking to other teachers who have done similar trips
fund raising would be competing with all the other clubs and sports at FHS
opportunities for specific curriculum tie ins US History, AP, World History, etc.
limited to current high school students


motion to approve, second, passed 7-0

Live reporting: Discussion Items/Information Matters

3. Discussion / Action Items
a. None

4. Discussion Only Items
a. Draft School Committee Presentation Schedule
tried to map out presentations and updates incorporating your input from the summer workshop

for example:
report cards in December; include grading at FHS
March - proposed 2nd DIP update
April - 3rd DIP related to instruction
May - 4th DIP related to school council this year


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

• Budget

meeting Weds, anything you'd like to bring up let us know

• Community Relations

next meeting 9/25 - social media use
upcoming coffee Sep 14 at Senior Center 9:00 AM
next newsletter to be developed and sent out
also at Harvest Festival

• Policy

meeting on Weds
from Superintendent/Asst Supt, policy revisions with impact
moving section by section through the manual; some take longer than others

• Public Schools Advocacy

meeting to be rescheduled, need new date
attending Sen Spilka's Luncheon on SEL on Weds
newsletter targeted for 9/24


b. School Committee Liaison Reports 
Joint PCC

• Substance Abuse Task Force 

multiple dates set to start meeting

School Wellness Advisory Council [SWAC]

• School Start Times Advisory Committee [SSTAC]

research subcommittee presented finding
options proposed for time starts; constraints
different subcommittees tasked to look at the options
steering committee Monday, full meeting on 9/20
how to communicate if we might make a change

MASC


6. New Business
a. To discuss any future agenda items
for 9/25
elementary improvement plans
policy reviews likely



The PDF version of this agenda can be found online
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/agendas/scagenda_9-11-18.pdf

The documents released for this agenda can be found online (when released)
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/2018-19-meeting-packets

Live Reporting: Discussion only, information matters

4. Discussion Only Items
a. SWAC (School Wellness Advisory Committee)


5. Information Matters
a. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports 
Budget
Community Relations 
- coffee at Library at 6:30 PM
next meeting in Sep at school year start

Policy

Public Schools Advocacy
planning underway, at Farmers Market June 22
also to add a date in Sep/Oct
a forum being planned for the fall to review ballot questions for the Election in November

Joint PCC
missing data for 2 schools but apparently very consistent
backpack program by Y coming up again, bins to be in buildings around town

School Start Times
2 main topics
1 - scientific research and impacts where it has been changed; just from a sleep research perspective there is a need
four choices; all at 8:30, different times, K after, no change

2 - communications to public
utilize the multiple chanlels available

not to meet again until the fall
subcommittee meeting ongoing

School Committee workshop Aug 7 (likely at Dean)

Substance Abuse Task Force

School Wellness Advisory Council [SWAC]  (see report above)

MASC (Denise to attend)
foundation budget recommendation to change, S2525 has passed the Senate, sits in the House and awaiting a vote there


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

personnel presentation
hiring and recruitment practices
annual report looking for guidance, what to include
policies to bring forward

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