III. Discussion/Action Items
A. Policy – 2nd Reading/Adoption
I recommend adoption of Policy EEAE – School Bus Safety as discussed.
motion to adopt, seconded, passed 6-0
IV. Discussion Only Items – none
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)
Budget subcommittee
reviewed status, competitive salaries, exit interviews
attract student teachers to gain experience as substitutes
Community Relations
Legislative Forum held Feb 4
no next meeting scheduled
Facility analysis
population data coming at Feb 25 meeting
report on facilities underway, could be available in month or two
next meeting Feb 23
Policy
meeting Weds, Feb 12 and March 25
PCC
meeting times changing from morning 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, to see who comes
B. School Committee Liaison Reports (e.g. Joint PCC, Substance Abuse Task Force, School Wellness Advisory Council)
Substance Abuse Task Force
booklet available at meeting
School Wellness Advisory
met this morning, SAWAction plan set
listen to FPS voice for the SWAC topics
VI. New Business
A. To discuss any future agenda items
McKibben Assoc on demographics forecast
FY 2021 budget first draft
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Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Sunday, February 9, 2020
Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Feb 12, 2020
1. ANNOUNCEMENTS
a. This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast Channel 11 and Verizon Channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by others.2. CITIZEN COMMENTS
a. Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to five minutes on a matter that is not on the agenda. The Council will not engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments. The Town Council will give remarks appropriate consideration and may ask the Town Administrator to review the matter.3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
- None
4. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
Firefighter/Paramedic: Michael McConaghy
5. APPOINTMENTS
- None Scheduled
6. HEARINGS - 7:10pm
Zoning Changes:
20-849: Changes to Ground-Mounted Solar Energy System Use Regulations and Use Regulations Schedule Updates
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/20-849_hearing.pdf
20-850: Zoning Map Changes On Or Near Highland, Maple and Lincoln Streets
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/20-850_hearing.pdf
20-851: Zoning Map Changes On Or Near Oak Street and Dailey Drive
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/20-851_hearing.pdf
7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
- None Scheduled
8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
a. Housing Authority - Lisa Audette, Executive Director, Franklin Housing Authority
b. Transitional Assistance Discussion - Franklin Senior Center
9. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Capital Budget Subcommittee
b. Budget Subcommittee
c. Economic Development Subcommittee
10. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
10a. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Bylaw 20-847 As Amended: New Chapter 130, Plastic Checkout Bag Prohibition - Second Reading (Motion to Adopt Bylaw Amendment 20-847 As Amended: Chapter 130, Plastic Checkout Bag Prohibition - Majority Roll Call Vote)
10b. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Bylaw Amendment 20-852: Chapter 82, Municipal Service Fees - Second Reading (Motion to Adopt Bylaw Amendment 20-852: Chapter 82, Municipal Service Fees - Majority Roll Call Vote)
10c. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 20-12: Gift Acceptance Franklin Police Department - $10,000 (Motion to approve Resolution 20-12 - Majority Vote)
10d. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 20-13: Gift Acceptance Franklin Fire Department - $10,000 (Motion to approve Resolution 20-13 - Majority Vote)
10e. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Zoning By-Law Amendment 20-849: Changes to Ground-Mounted Solar Energy System Use Regulations, And Use Regulations Schedule Updates- First Reading (Motion to move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 20-849 to a second reading - Majority Vote)
10f. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Zoning By-law Amendment 20-850: Zoning Map Changes On Or Near Highland, Maple and Lincoln Streets- First Reading (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 20-850 to a second reading - Majority Vote)
10g. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Zoning By-law Amendment 20-851: Zoning Map Changes On Or Near Oak Street and Dailey Drive - First Reading (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 20-851 to a second reading - Majority Vote)
10h. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 20-14: The Town of Franklin Civil Discourse Pledge (Motion to approve Resolution 20-14 - Majority Vote)
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/20-14_franklin_web.pdf
11. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
13. COUNCIL COMMENTS
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION
- None Scheduled
ADJOURN
Note:
Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes
Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting
The agenda and docs released for this meeting can be found in one PDF
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/2020-02-12_tc_agenda_web.pdf
Individual docs may be available on the Town of Franklin agenda page
https://www.franklinma.gov/town-council/agenda/february-12-town-council-agenda
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Sunday, February 2, 2020
Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Feb 5, 2020
1. ANNOUNCEMENTS
a. This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast Channel 11 and Verizon Channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by others.2. CITIZEN COMMENTS
a. Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to five minutes on a matter that is not on the agenda. The Council will not engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments. The Town Council will give remarks appropriate consideration and may ask the Town Administrator to review the matter.3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
January 22, 2020
4. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
None Scheduled
5. APPOINTMENTS
Historical Commission: Randy La Rosa
6. HEARINGS
None Scheduled
7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS - 7:10 pm
Maks Roast Beef and Breakfast, Inc., New Wine and Malt License, Located at 451 West Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038
8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
a. Norfolk County Sheriff Office and House of Corrections Update with Sheriff McDermott Community
b. Preservation Act Discussion.
- i. Town Administrator Memo & Backup Material
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/cpa_town_admin_memo_backup_material_-_web.pdf
9. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
- a. Capital Budget Subcommittee
- b. Budget Subcommittee
- c. Economic Development Subcommittee
10. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
10a. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 20-03: Capital FY20 (Motion to approve Resolution 20-03 - Majority Vote)
10b. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 20-04: OPEB Trust Funds Transfer (Motion to approve Resolution 20-04 - Majority Vote)
10c. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 20-05: Free Cash to Stabilization Accounts Transfers (Motion to approve Resolution 20-05 - Majority Vote)
10d. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 20-09: Gift Acceptance - Veterans Services, $350 (Motion to approve Resolution 20-09 - Majority Vote)
10e. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 20-10: Gift Acceptance - Senior Center, $1000 (Motion to approve Resolution 20-10 - Majority Vote)
10f. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 20-11: Gift Acceptance - Police Department, $300 (Motion to approve Resolution 20-11 - Majority Vote)
11. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
13. COUNCIL COMMENTS
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION
None Scheduled
ADJOURN
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
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| Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Feb 5, 2020 |
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
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
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
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
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-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
Thursday, September 26, 2019
School Committee - Community coffee at the Dacey Fields - Sep 28
Members of the School Committee will be present at Dacey Field, Saturday, Sep 28 from 9 AM – 10 AM to answer questions, receive feedback and engage with the community.
Lots of topics to discuss: school start time, homework, budget, Davis Thayer ....
What interests you?
For additional updates follow the Facebook event
https://www.facebook.com/events/494765191103719/
Lots of topics to discuss: school start time, homework, budget, Davis Thayer ....
What interests you?
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| School Committee - Community coffee at the Dacey Fields - Sep 28 |
For additional updates follow the Facebook event
https://www.facebook.com/events/494765191103719/
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
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
"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
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
Tuesday, August 13, 2019
Live reporting: Information matters - Consent agenda
4. Discussion Only Items
a. Summer Professional Development and Curriculum Update
(presentation copy to be added later, assuming it is posted to SchComm website)
summer work funded at about 40K
** ECDC report card development, more formal and comprehensive than prior
** elementary - integration of units, assessment timelines; Science unit plans to align with recent standard, STEMScopes
math profiles of progress, K-5 website, work on word problems
music curriculum coordination
** middle schools
illustrative math adjustments and planning
** high school
FAA projects reinvention of arts integration, alignment to new standards
capstone project to span junior/senior years
math department working on grading reform, calibrating grading
humanities course, two period, double block (English-Social Studies), funding a seed project
additional AP course development
other projects with Spanish, work by nurses, and special education
focus on cultural proficiency
approx 100 teachers overall worked on the various projects
only one person does curriculum development for the district
5. Information Matters
a. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports
Budget - met last week to review the adjustment, going to Town Council Weds
Community Relations - Sch Comm at Farmers Mkt - Aug 23, 3-6 PM
Policy - meeting next week, Aug 20
b. School Committee Liaison Reports
Joint PCC meeting when schools open in Sep
Substance Abuse Task Force
School Wellness Advisory Council [SWAC];
MASC
6. New Business
a. To discuss any future agenda items
DIP coming next time
new hire and new administrators, maybe some policy as well
7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes
I recommend approval of the minutes from the July 23, 2019 School Committee meeting as detailed.
b. End of Year Transfers
I recommend approval of the end-of-year budget transfers as detailed.
c. Surplus Technology Equipment
I recommend declaring the detailed list of technology equipment as surplus.
d. Athletics Donation
I recommend acceptance of a check for $200.00 from the Franklin Newcomers and Friends for participation fees for students who otherwise could not afford for sports, clubs, events, etc.
motion to approve, seconded, passed 6-0
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
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
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
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
Monthly Morning Prayer at St. John’s - Jun 19
St. John’s Episcopal Church offers Morning Prayer on the third Wednesday of each month at 11 AM. Everyone is welcome to this small informal worship service in the church library, with lively reflection on the day's readings. Discussions and prayer are led by Rev. Kathy McAdams.
For this summer, it includes: June 19, July 17, August 21, September 18.
St. John’s Church is dementia-friendly. They welcome all people of all abilities from the community. There is plenty of parking in front and at the side of the church building. Come and enjoy camaraderie and meditation with your neighbors.
For more info or directions:
For this summer, it includes: June 19, July 17, August 21, September 18.
St. John’s Church is dementia-friendly. They welcome all people of all abilities from the community. There is plenty of parking in front and at the side of the church building. Come and enjoy camaraderie and meditation with your neighbors.
For more info or directions:
- Call 508-528-2387
- Visit us on Facebook at St John’s Episcopal Church:
- https://www.facebook.com/stjohnsfranklinma/
- See our website at www.stjohnsfranklinma.org
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| Monthly Morning Prayer at St. John’s - Jun 19 |
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
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
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
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Live Reporting: Discussion - Action Items
3. Discussion / Action Items
a. Policy 2nd Reading/Adoption
I recommend adoption of the following Policies as discussed:
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."
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
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."
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Live reporting: Discussion Items - Information Matters
3. Discussion / Action Items
a. Policy – 2nd Reading/Adoption
I recommend adoption of Policy IJOAB – Extended Field Trips as discussed.
motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0
4. Discussion Only Items
none
5. Information Matters
a. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports
Budget - met last week, meeting again
Community Relations - Apr 27, portrait of a graduate
Policy - TBD
Public Schools Advocacy -
hearing last week, (as reported)
meeting Weds evening
b. School Committee Liaison Reports
Joint PCC - meeting next week
Substance Abuse Task Force - met this AM
school based supports, also when students make choices, balancing disciplinary transactions; student reps helped a great deal
School Wellness Advisory Council [SWAC]
March 5 meeting
School Start Times Advisory Committee
a. Policy – 2nd Reading/Adoption
I recommend adoption of Policy IJOAB – Extended Field Trips as discussed.
motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0
4. Discussion Only Items
none
5. Information Matters
a. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports
Budget - met last week, meeting again
Community Relations - Apr 27, portrait of a graduate
Policy - TBD
Public Schools Advocacy -
hearing last week, (as reported)
meeting Weds evening
b. School Committee Liaison Reports
Joint PCC - meeting next week
Substance Abuse Task Force - met this AM
school based supports, also when students make choices, balancing disciplinary transactions; student reps helped a great deal
School Wellness Advisory Council [SWAC]
March 5 meeting
School Start Times Advisory Committee
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
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
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
Tuesday, February 19, 2019
Live reporting: Discussion Only Items - Information Matters
4. Discussion Only Items
a. FY20 Budget Discussion
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/files/bico-quarterly
c. Revised School Committee Presentation Schedule
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/files/sc-presentations
workshop - portrait of a graduate at 6:00, Mar 12
elementary presentation as well as the budget vote
school start time vote possible target in April
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)
budget books coming to Committee by Friday, formula not beneficial to Franklin
community engagement calendar developed (copy to be posted)
coffee March 9 at Franklin Library - start times theme
also at the Farmers Market this summer
at the FDP festivals (Strawberry and Harvest)
policy meeting Feb 27
thanks to Denise for putting together the Legislative Forum
Joint PCC got a preview of the budget
School Start Times
last week at FHS, importance of sleep
trying to bring the year long process to a close with a target of Apr 26 presentation
6. New Business
a. To discuss any future agenda items
mostly covered above,
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
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
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Live reporting: Discussion - Action Items
3. Discussion / Action Items
a. 2019-2020 School Calendar
I recommend adoption of the 2019-2020 School Calendar as discussed.
recent changes:
Presidential Primary - Tues, March 3, 2020
amended calendar to adjust accordingly
SATs - Saturday, May 2
hence can't do the prom on May 1, so moved it to May 8th
motion to adopt calendar as changed, seconded, passed 6-0
b. Policy – 2nd Readings/Adoption
I recommend adoption of the following policies as discussed:
a. 2019-2020 School Calendar
I recommend adoption of the 2019-2020 School Calendar as discussed.
recent changes:
Presidential Primary - Tues, March 3, 2020
amended calendar to adjust accordingly
SATs - Saturday, May 2
hence can't do the prom on May 1, so moved it to May 8th
motion to adopt calendar as changed, seconded, passed 6-0
b. Policy – 2nd Readings/Adoption
I recommend adoption of the following policies as discussed:
- (NEW) INJDD – Social Media Policy
- JFAA-E1 – Residency Statement
- LB – Relations with Other Schools & School Districts
motion to adopt calendar as changed, seconded, passed 6-0
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