Elks present large US Flag to Franklin Fire Dept.

"We proudly presented the Franklin Fire Department with a 40 x 25 foot American Flag last night before our Lodge Meeting! ️

We can not THANK the Franklin Fire Department enough for all of their dedication and hard work to our community and now they can have this Flag to proudly wave at Community and Veterans Events. 

This was made possible by the use of the 150th Anniversary Grant from Grand Lodge as well as Lodge fundraisers. 

Thank you to our Secretary, Michele and our Organist, Frank for making this possible! #ElksCareElksShare 

Photos from: Paul Vicario Studios in Franklin, MA!"

Elks present large US Flag to Franklin Fire Dept. (photo by Paul Vicario Studios)

"It was about the power of the positive”

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"Yellow buses packed with smiling youngsters pulled up at Davis Thayer Elementary School first thing Tuesday morning. 

Principal Kathleen Gerber said she was happy to see the children back, hearing them greet their old teachers with excited hellos on their way to meet their new instructors. 

“It’s always great to see new faces and welcome new students as well,” she said. “There are lots of smiles, and just the energy of that first day.” 

Superintendent Sara Ahern said the first day was a success in the district."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180828/school-bells-ring-in-franklin

screen grab of presentation on Monday captured and shared by Oak St via Twitter

"Teaching our Children to Be Good Digital Citizens" - Sep 5

This parent education night is free and open to the public. Please join us to for "Teaching our Children to Be Good Digital Citizens" The event has been coordinated by Mrs. McCoy in conjunction with the Norfolk District Attorney's Office. We believe that in this digital age, this topic is of value to all BFCCPS parents, no matter how old your child(ren) are. Please RSVP using the online form linked so that we can gauge attendance for the evening.

Parent Education Night: Digital Citizenship September 5 at 6 PM Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School in Franklin, Massachusetts

FTC Consumer Alerts: Let's talk about cyberbullying

Let's talk about cyberbullying by Ari Lazarus Consumer Education Specialist, FTC Last week, the FTC joined several other agencies and the First Lady for an important conversation about cyberbullying. Cyberbullying is a tough subject for both parents and educators. That's why most of our materials are built around having conversations, in small doses, and in your own language. Here are some easy ways to start these conversations: Read more   https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2018/08/lets-talk-about-cyberbullying?utm_source=govdelivery This is a free service provided by the Federal Trade Commission.

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Live reporting: from Consent Agenda to Closing

7. Consent Agenda 
a. Minutes 

I recommend approval of the minutes from the August 14, 2018 School Committee meeting as detailed.

b. Student Activity Accounts 

I recommend approval of student activity accounts as detailed. 

c. FHS GiftI recommend acceptance of a check for $82.37 from Ohiopyle Prints for FHS Gift account as detailed.

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

8. Payment of Bills Dr. Bergen 

9. Payroll Mrs. Douglas 

10. Correspondence 
- none 

11. Adjournment 
motion to adjourn, seconded, passed 7-0


The agenda can be found on the Town of Franklin School District page
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/agendas/scagenda_8-28-18.pdf

Live reporting: Information Matters - updates

4. Discussion Only Items 
none 

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

Budget
meeting with joint subcommittee - Sep 26, meeting to be scheduled prior to

Community Relations; 
coffee, next Sep 14 at Senior Center - theme - middle school
Oct, 3, Nov 3, and Dec 5
Sep 25 planning meeting
Oct 13 - Harvest Festival planning for space
there are other forums, not just the School COmmittee meetings
next newsletter in Sep

Policy
no meeting tomorrow night
Weds Sep 12, Oct 17 meetings for policy work

Public Schools Advocacy
handbook meeting


b. School Committee Liaison Reports
Joint PCC 
Sep 24 next meeting, looking for agenda items

Substance Abuse Task Force

School Wellness Advisory Council [SWAC]
Sep 25

School Start Times Advisory Committee [SSTAC] 
Sep 17 steering committee, Sep 20 full meeting

MASC

6. New Business 
a. To discuss any future agenda items 
school improvement plans for middle and high school
elementary for meeting after to split that up
lifelong learning goals and plans
proposed presentation schedule for review

Live reporting: District Strategy for Improvement

3. Discussion / Action Items 
a. Strategy for Improvement Presentation – Dr. Ahern 
I recommend approval of the District Strategy for Improvement for 2018-2019 

(previously referred to as the "District Improvement Plan" or DIP)

https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/files/strategy-improvement-discussion-action

(discovered minor glitch with one of the new HD microphones in the line of sight with the slides projected on the screen - Franklin TV will address)

Dr Ahern presenting on Strategic Improvement Plan

intro slide to Strategic Improvement Plan

The strategic improvement plan (skip to page 2 for the details)



A key item for community engagement (and aligned with determining Franklin's future)

"Engage educators and community members in the development of Franklin Public Schools’ Portrait of a Graduate"

Especially look at the detailed page (page 4) for areas where there are community engagement opportunity. For example, expanding the weekend backpack program with the Franklin Food Pantry to ensure that families and children with food security issues have some additional food options.

District Strategy for Improvement - next steps

what does 'rigorous curriculum' mean?
it is a big discussion and should come from the "Portrait of a FHS Graduate" process

clarification on counseling services study to also show the implementation of the findings, which is implied but not shown explicitly

I recommend approval of the District Strategy for Improvement for 2018-2019 with the changes as discussed; motion approved 7-0