Franklin School Committee: Policy Subcommittee Meeting - Aug 19

Policy Sub Committee Meeting

Municipal Building - Council Chambers (Virtual Link in Agenda)

DATE: 8/19/2021 TIME: 6:00 - 7:30 pm

A G E N D A

“The listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may, in fact, be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.”

I. Electronic Distribution of Approved Policies

1. none

II. Discussion of Policies sent to School Committee

A. none

III. Policy Revisions & New Policies - New Discussion Item

A. EBCFA Masks-Face Coverings

B. Review of G policies: GBJ, GCA, GCBC, GCF, GCQF

C. Continued review of Policy Section G

Meeting agenda doc with location and connection info
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/8_19_21_policy_subcom_agenda.pdf

Policy Sub Committee Meeting - Aug 19

Franklin Election 2021: What does the Board of Health do?

From the Annual Report of 2020 is this brief section on the Board of Health:

"The three-member elected Board of Health is the policy making arm for the Health Department. The board members assist in the drafting of public health bylaws and regulations. The board also presides over administrative hearings concerning health department licensed and permitted activities. The board members are utilized for consultation on issues relative to public health as well."

One position is up for election on November 2 for a 4 year term. The other positions will be up for election in 2 years. This staggers the membership to maintain institutional knowledge. The Board of Health Chair, Bridget Sweet current holds the seat up for election this year.

What does the Health Department do?

"The Franklin Health Department is charged with protecting the public health and well-being of the community, in accordance with federal, state and local public health laws and regulations. 

The Franklin Health Department's responsibilities include inspecting and permitting new and repaired/upgraded individual septic systems, witnessing percolation testing, biannual inspections of all food service and retail food establishments, investigating complaints of public health nuisances, enforcement of the state sanitary code relative to housing, licensing of children's recreational camps, inspection of semi-public swimming pools and spas, tanning salon and manicure/pedicure establishment inspections. The Health Department also issues permits for individual private drinking water and irrigation wells."

State Required Duties of the Board of Health can be found here 
http://www.franklinma.gov/health-department/pages/state-required-duties-board-health

The Board of Health can be found on the Town of Franklin page
https://www.franklinma.gov/health-department


Find more information on the Franklin Election Nov 2, 2021 in the "election collection"  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/07/franklin-election-collection-2021.html

Franklin Election 2021: What does the Board of Health do?

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Policy Subcommittee Meeting - July 28, 2021

Policy Sub Committee Meeting

Municipal Building - Council Chambers (Virtual Link in Agenda)

Wednesday, 7/28/2021 

TIME: 6:00 - 7:30 pm

I. Electronic Distribution of Approved Policies
1. JFAB - Student Moving Procedures
2. JFABE - Educational Opportunities for Military Children
3. JFABF - Educational Opportunities for Children in Foster Care
4. JFAA-R - School Admission/Residency (pending SC adoption 7/13/21)
5. Policy Distribution Folder

II. Discussion of Policies sent to School Committee
A. none

III. Policy Revisions & New Policies - New Discussion Item
A. COVID-related policies for return to school 2021-2022
B. Review of Policy EEA - Student Transportation Policy and Eligibility
C. Review of Policy JFAA - New Resident Procedures
D. Continued review of Policy Section G

Shared from Town of Franklin page ->   https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/7_28_21_policy_sub_com_agenda.pdf

Policy Subcommittee Meeting - July 28, 2021

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Meeting - Agenda - June 22, 2021

Franklin School Committee 

June 22, 2021

Municipal Building – Council Chambers and Zoom 

7:00 P.M.

Call to Order 

Pledge of Allegiance 

Moment of Silence

I. Routine Business
A. Review of Agenda
B. Citizen’s Comments

In the spirit of open communication, “the Committee will hold a public participation segment (also called Citizen’s Comments) about matters not related to an agenda item at the beginning of each regular School Committee meeting. The Committee will listen to, but not respond to any comment made…. A Committee member may add an agenda item to a future meeting as a result of a citizen comment…. The Committee will hear public comments related to an agenda item when the Chair deems appropriate during the Committee meeting. Topics for discussion during the meeting must be limited to those items listed on the Committee meeting agenda for that evening…. ” - from Policy BEDH

C. FHS Student Representative Comments
D. Superintendent’s Report

II. Guests/Presentations
A. VLA Highlights – Ed Kaufman

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

B. DIP #1 Social Emotional Wellbeing – Sara Ahern, Lucas Giguere, Paula Marano

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

III. Discussion/Action Items
A. Policy - First Reading
I recommend moving the following policy to a second reading at the next meeting as discussed:
JFAA-R - School Admission/Residency

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/discussion_action_a_-_policy_1st_reads_0.pdf

IV. Discussion Only Items
A. Reopening Schools Status Update – June 18, 2020-2021

https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/files/status-update-6-18-21

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)
B. School Committee Liaison Reports (e.g. Joint PCC, Substance Abuse Task Force, School Wellness Advisory Council, Franklin Racial & Social Justice Task Force)

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

VII. Consent Agenda
A. Approval of Minutes
I recommend approval of the minutes from the June 8, 2021 School Committee meeting as detailed.
B. Transfers
I recommend approval of the budget transfers as detailed.
C. FHS Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $20.00 from the Blackband Giving Fund for supplemental supplies at FHS as detailed.
D. Approval of Executive Session Minutes
I recommend approval of the minutes from the Executive Session of the June 8, 2021 School Committee Meeting as detailed to be released.
E. Parmenter Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $75.00 from the Parmenter PCC for a field trip as detailed.

VIII. Payment of Bills Dr. Bergen

IX. Payroll Atty. Pond-Pfeffer
 
X. Adjournment 

Agenda document - https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/files/agenda-6-22-21

Meeting packet folder - https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/june-22-2021-school-committee-meeting-packet

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Meeting - Agenda - June 22, 2021

Policy Sub Committee Meeting - June 17, 2021 - 6 PM

School Committee - Policy Subcommittee Meeting

Municipal Building

A G E N D A

“The listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may, in fact, be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.”

 

I.             Electronic Distribution of Approved Policies

1. IJNDB - Acceptable Use Policy
2. IJNDB-E1 - Acceptable Use Student Agreement 6-12
3. IJNDB-E2 - Acceptable Use Student Agreement K-5
4. GBAD - Criminal Record Information Policy
5. GBAD-E1 - Criminal Record Information Procedures
6. GBADA - Fingerprint-based Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) Checks Made for Non=Criminal Justice Purposes
7. GBADA-E - Fingerprint-based Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) Checks Made for Non-Criminal Justice Purposes
8. CORI Form
9. GBEC - Drug-Free Workplace Policy
10. Policy Distribution Folder

II.             Discussion of Policies sent to School Committee

A. none

III.             Policy Revisions & New Policies - New Discussion Item

A. Continued Review of Policy Sections G and J

Agenda doc with connection/location info
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/6_17_21_policy_sub_agenda_1.pdf

Policy Sub Committee Meeting - June 17, 2021 - 6 PM

Recap: School Committee meeting, May 25, 2021

Quick Recap:

• After a brief audio issues, those in the Council Chambers couldn't hear folks on Zoom (but we could), the FHS students presented their updates
• Slight decrease in MA Senate version of Chap 70 but they still need to vote on it and then the House reconcile before it goes to Gov Baker for his approval, good news is no major change at this point
• Multiple retirees recognized virtually "it was a tough year to be your last" 
• Policies up for second reading were approved, one policy approve for elimination as no longer needed (made redundant by others in place)
• New website for SWAC https://sites.google.com/franklinps.net
• Consent agenda approved, Executive Session entered  

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As with most meetings in this pandemic period, I took my notes via Twitter during the meeting reporting in real-time via the virtual session

 

The Twitter hashtag can be found online  #schcom0511

https://twitter.com/search?q=%23schcom0525&src=typeahead_click 

 

Photos captured during the meeting and shared via Twitter can be found in one album  https://photos.app.goo.gl/BKFnD14AkxYgddia8

 

The agenda doc includes connection info

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/scagenda_5-25-21.pdf

 

The meeting packet folder containing the documents released for this session

https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/may-25-2021-school-committee-meeting-packet

 

• Getting ready for the #schcom0525 meeting tonight agenda contains connection info https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/scagenda_5-25-21.pdf
• Audio in the Council Chambers is not working, we hear them, they can't hear us. #schcom0525
• Audio resolved, FHS students providing updates #schcom0525

Superintendent Updates 

• School district prepared to support students and families affected by the fire on Monday. #schcom0525
• MA Senate budget released chap 70 funding, slight decrease in aid for Senate but will still need to go through deliberation and then reconciliation with House. No major changes this far. #schcom0525
• Mike D'Angelo to present to MA sch building group on healthy buildings re: the UVGA units installed #schcom0525 Does VLA have anything in end of school year planned, highlight coming to meeting soon ? Yes, options but nothing in person

recognition of retirees 

• Now recognition of retirees by school #schcom0525 list of retirees https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/retiree_list.xlsx.pdf
• Chair Bergen acknowledges "it was a tough year to be your last" #schcom0525 "don't forget how much you mattered"

discussion action items 

• Moving to discussion action items: policies for action, second read https://franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/files/disc-policy-2nd-read #schcom0525 Motion to accept, second, passes 7-0 via roll call
• Policy elimination https://franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/files/disc-b-policy-elim #schcom0525 no longer needed, replaced by other policies. Motion to approve, second, passes 6-0-1 (D'Angelo no answer) via roll call

Reopening status 

• Reopening status, exams at FHS are challenges #schcom0525 https://franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/files/reopening-status-update-5-21-21 Cleaning practices won't change
• DESE has not yet provided guidance for fall, are planning for in person 3-foot distancing, summer school under current guidance #schcom0525 exploring a vaccine clinic locally, stay tuned for info

Information Matters 

• Info matters: budget hearing at Town Council Weds/Thurs this week. Community relations did not meet, posters made to be shared, adhoc meeting Jun 1, policy meeting Jun 17; last joint PCC meeting yesterday, #schcom0525
• New website for SWAC #schcom0525 https://sites.google.com/franklinps.net
• July 27 date changes to workshop from 4-8 in training room #schcom0525 Communications update next meeting, Consent agenda, motion to approve, second, passes 7-0 via roll call
• Motion to enter executive session, not to return to public meeting, second, passes 7-0 via roll #schcom0525 That's all for tonight, catch you next time!

 

Audio recording of meeting to be available in couple of days

 

FM #547 - Finance Committee Meeting - 05/19/21 (audio)

 FM #547 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 547 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares the Finance Committee meeting held Wednesday, May 19, 2021

The meeting was conducted in a hybrid format: all of the Finance Committee members were in the Council Chambers along with the Town Administrator and other town personnel; the public participated via conference bridge, all to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.

Links to the key topics covered here are included in the show notes. The recording runs about 45 minutes, so let’s listen to the Finance Committee meeting held Wednesday, May 19. Audio file = https://player.captivate.fm/episode/283f0265-082d-43a9-b960-80d825899321

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Meeting agenda -> 

https://franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/5-19-21_fincom_agenda.pdf

Recap of the meeting ->

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/05/recap-finance-committee-further.html 

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FM #547 - Finance Committee Meeting - 05/19/21 (audio)

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Meeting Agenda - May 25, 2021

Franklin School Committee

May 25, 2021 - 7:00 PM

Call to Order 

Pledge of Allegiance 

Moment of Silence

I. Routine Business

A. Review of Agenda

B. Citizen’s Comments

In the spirit of open communication, “the Committee will hold a public participation segment (also called Citizen’s Comments) about matters not related to an agenda item at the beginning of each regular School Committee meeting. The Committee will listen to, but not respond to any comment made…. A Committee member may add an agenda item to a future meeting as a result of a citizen comment…. The Committee will hear public comments related to an agenda item when the Chair deems appropriate during the Committee meeting. Topics for discussion during the meeting must be limited to those items listed on the Committee meeting agenda for that evening…. ” - from Policy BEDH

C. FHS Student Representative Comments

D. Superintendent’s Report

II. Guests/Presentations

A. Retiree Recognition

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/retiree_list.xlsx.pdf

III. Discussion/Action Items

A. Policy – 2nd Reading / Adoption

I recommend adoption of the following policies as discussed:

1. IJNDB - Acceptable Use Policy

2. IJNDB-E1 - Acceptable Use Student Agreement Grades 6-12

3. IJNDB-E2 - Acceptable Use Student Agreement Grades K-5

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/discussion_action_a_-_policy_2nd_reads.pdf

B. Policy Elimination

I recommend elimination of Policy GBAC - Policy for Conditions for Employment as discussed.

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/discussion_action_b_-_policy_elimination.pdf

IV. Discussion Only Items

A. Reopening School Status Update – May 21, 2020-2021

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/reopening_schools_status_update_may_21_2020-2021.pdf

V. Information Matters

A. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports (e.g. Ad Hoc Supt. Evaluation, Budget, Community Relations/Public Schools Advocacy, Policy, Transportation)

B. School Committee Liaison Reports (e.g. Joint PCC, Substance Abuse Task Force, School Wellness Advisory Council, Franklin Racial & Social Justice Task Force)

VI. New Business

A. To discuss any future agenda items

VII. Consent Agenda

A. Approval of Minutes

I recommend approval of the minutes for your May 11, 2021 meeting as detailed.

B. Transfers

I recommend approval of the budget transfers as detailed.

C. Scholarship

I recommend acceptance of a check for $2,500.00 from Sheila Lima for a scholarship as detailed.

D. JFK Gift

I recommend acceptance of 2 checks totaling $3,590.44 from the JFK PCC as detailed:

$1070,.80 - Supplemental Supplies

$2,519.64 - Supplemental Supplies

E. Districtwide Gift

I recommend acceptance of a check for $5,000.00 from the Norfolk County District Attorney for in-house enrichment as detailed.

F. JFK Donation

I recommend acceptance of the donation of Table Talk Pies, valued at $63.00 for the JFK 4th graders as detailed.

VIII. Payment of Bills Dr. Bergen

IX. Payroll Atty. Pond-Pfeffer

X. Executive Session

A. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A §21(a)(2) to conduct strategy session in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel.

B. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares.

XI. Adjournment

The agenda doc includes connection info

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/scagenda_5-25-21.pdf

The meeting packet folder containing the documents released for this session

https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/may-25-2021-school-committee-meeting-packet

School Committee - Meeting Agenda - May 25, 2021