Vision Statement
The Franklin Public Schools will foster within its students the knowledge and skills to find and achieve satisfaction in life as productive global citizens.
Mission Statement
The Franklin Public Schools, in collaboration with the community, will cultivate each student's intellectual, social, emotional and physical potential through rigorous academic inquiry and informed problem solving skills within a safe, nurturing and respectful environment.
"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."
1. Routine Business
Citizen’s Comments
Review of Agenda
Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the open session of the November 16, 2010 School Committee Meeting and August 31, 2010 special meeting, and the following Executive Session minutes:
- August 24, 2010
- September 14, 2010
- September 28, 2010
- October 12, 2010
- October 26, 2010
- November 9, 2010
- November 16, 2010
Payment of Bills (11/9 & 12/14) Mr. Glynn
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
Correspondence
1. Budget to Actual
2. Anti-Bullying Plan Feedback
2. Guests/Presentations
a. MASS Academic Excellence Awards
- Samantha White
- Daniel Nulton
b. Signing of Cafeteria Contract July 2010 – June 2013
3. Discussion Only Items
Policy – Second Reading
o GBEBA/JIA Staff Research Policy
Anti-Bullying Plan
Child Nutrition Bill Task Force
4. Action Items
a. I recommend adoption of Policy GBEBA/JIA Staff Research Policy as discussed.
b. I recommend adoption of the Anti-Bullying Plan as discussed.
c. I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,800.00 from the Franklin Music Boosters for in-house enrichment at the Franklin High School.
d. I recommend acceptance of a check for $2,500.00 from Big Lots for in-house enrichment at Parmenter Elementary School.
e. I recommend approval of the trip for the FHS Cheerleaders to Indianapolis, IN for a competition on January 14-17, 2011 as detailed.
f. I recommend approval of the trip for the FHS Boy’s Ice Hockey Team to North Smithfield, RI for a competition on December 28-29, 2010 as detailed.
g. I recommend approval of the trip for the FHS Lacrosse team to Guilford, CT for a competition on April 2-3, 2011 as detailed.
h. I recommend approval of the trip for the FHS Boy’s Wrestling Team to West Babylon, NY for a competition on January 21-23, 2011 as detailed.
i. I recommend approval of the trip for the FHS Boy’s Wrestling Team to Pleasant Valley, PA for a competition on January 14-16, 2011 as detailed.
j. I recommend acceptance of a check for $294.00 from the Wells Fargo Foundation for FHS enrichment.
k. I recommend acceptance of a check for $35.51 from Olympia Sports for in-house enrichment for the Franklin High School.
l. I recommend acceptance of two checks for $10.00 each (Total: $20.00) from Barbara Peatie for RMS in-house enrichment.
m. I recommend approval of the FHS trip to New York City to see Wicked on March 12, 2011 as detailed.
5. Information Matters
Superintendent’s Report
School Committee Sub-Committee Reports
School Committee Liaison Reports
6. New Business
To discuss future business that may be brought before the School Committee.
7. Executive Session
Contractual Negotiations
8. Adjourn
Franklin, MA
