Live reporting: Consent Agenda to Closing

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

Budget 
adjustment possible coming for approval via Town Council at 10/16 meeting
hand out at Harvest Festival; also on web page (Budget)
budget workshop 10/29, alignment with Portrait of a graduate

Community Relations
Harvest Festival was a success
thanks for newsletter, over 1800 views

Oct 21, 6:30 - 8 at FHS focus on social media
1/5 middle and 1/3 high school spend over 3 hours on social media on the school day
how to navigate the complex world today; guest speakers
aimed to parents of middle and high school students
elementary advised not to attend
flyer out, looking to promote
yes, you can also get home to see Patriots game

Policy 
next meeting the 24th

Public Schools Advocacy
Feb 4, 2020 Rausch and Roy confirmed

b. School Committee Liaison Reports 

Joint PCC
amount of money that the PCC raise for enrichment activities

Substance Abuse Task Force
ride home work complete, ready for distribution

School Wellness Advisory Council [SWAC]
last tuesday of the month


6. New Business
a. To discuss any future agenda items
budget workshop, Oct 1 enrollment report
MASC resolutions to vote on
planning for future trips; forward outlook  coming

Harlem Wizards coming Nov 22 sponsorships available

7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes
I recommend approval of the minutes from the September 24, 2019 School Committee meeting as detailed.
b. Executive Session Minutes
I recommend approval of the minutes from the September 24, 2019 Executive Session of the School Committee meeting to be released as detailed.
c. Keller Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $2,844.00 from the Keller PCC for field trips as detailed.
d. Recurring New Hampshire Primary Trip
I recommend approval of the request of Mike Walsh to travel to New Hampshire for the presidential primary on February 10, 2020 as detailed.
e. JFK Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $625.00 from the JFK PCC for field trips as detailed.
f. Recurring FHS Music Trip to NY City
I recommend approval of the request of Leighanne Rudsit, Diane Plouffe and Olivia Goliger to take FHS Band, Chorus and Orchestra students to New York City to see a Broadway Show and the Metropolitan Opera from April 18-19, 2020 as detailed.

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


8. Payment of Bills Dr. Bergen

9. Payroll Mrs. Douglas

10. Correspondence

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


Documents released for this meeting can be found on the Town of Franklin Schools page
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/october-15-2019-school-committee-packet

Live reporting: Discussion Only Items

4. Discussion Only Items
a. MASC Resolutions 2019
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/files/masc-resolutions

1. Resolution 1: Banning Polystyrene from Schools
2. Resolution 2: Pertaining to Educator Diversity and Professional Licensure
3. Resolution 3: School Transportation
4. Resolution 4: Climate Change
5. Resolution 5: Full Funding of Transportation Costs for Students in Foster Care and State Care
6. Resolution 6: Universal Quality Pre-Kindergarten Access in Massachusetts
7. Resolution 7: Poverty and Children
8. Resolution 8: Resolution for Access to Menstrual Supplies
9. Resolution 9: Charter School Reform

b. BICO Quarterly Report
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/files/bico-quarterly-rpt

one of 2 collaboratives to which Franklin belongs
enrolled 6 students from Franklin

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-bedb-0
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

Live reporting: School Committee - October 15, 2019

Present: Feeley, Linden, Douglas, Scofield (late), Bergen, Schultz, Zub
Absent:


1. Routine Business
a. Review of Agenda
b. Citizen’s Comments

i. In the spirit of open communication, “the School Committee will hear public comment 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” – from Policy BEDH

c. FHS Student Representative Comments (Dan Harrington, Ally Ivers)
Fri Oct 25, homecoming football game vs. Taunton
Sat Oct 26, homecoming dance

senior nights for various sports coming up
Elisha Project volunteer work by FHS team

early decision coming up Nov 1 for colleges

d. Superintendent’s Report
middle schools excited by author visit coming up in November
book fair at Unlikely Story 20% donated back to schools
drop and read in middle schools
author visit to Unlikely Story sign up for

Professional development across the district
brought folks together across the buildings
roles, responsibilities around student learning
smaller group work coming Nov 5

family and community education team, empathy focus

great time at the Harvest Festival, thousands appeared
thanks to the DECA students who participated
raised money by selling Panther gear


2. Guests / Presentations

• a. FHS Europe Trip Recap – Kevin McCarthy, Mike Walsh, FHS Students

thank you to all who permitted us to take part in this trip

large and logistically challenging trip

your faith in us was well placed

66 FHS students participated in the trip

mattress fund raiser achieved 7K to help defray the costs

• b. NEASC Two-Year Update – Paul Peri, William Klements

did receive our accreditation

9 highlighted recommendations

did take action on those

3 were completed outright

6 of the 9 deal with 21st century and connected with Portrait of a Graduate

3 completed

• Advisory program
• overcrowding in cafe and fitness center; seniors eating in Media Center
• District moved to Google

21st century skills

8 of the 9 of these are FHS admin, the 9th to the School Committee

find time in schedule for cross planning, scheduling task force in planning stage

whole school and student progress measures

data analysis

dependable funding to support staffing

per NEASC the most important work will always be "in progress"

• c. Health & Wellness Curriculum Presentation – Kristin Letendre

Dr Edwards joined Kristin to present overview (copy of doc to be added later)

150 minutes at elem, 225 at secondary, we fall far short of these recommendations

vaping increasing

slide captures to b added along with presentation copy

PE and Health update to School Committee meeting shared these 2 slides; full presentation available Weds #schcomm1015 pic.twitter.com/tkBNZfxl4J

— Steve Sherlock (@FranklinMatters) October 15, 2019

students no longer get nutrition education at high school given other demands for instruction

@FPSHealthPE Health Twitter feed more active, quarterly newsletter actually getting out monthly

wish list:

• at least another 30 mins at elementary
• middle school going to every other day
• FHS, expand beyond the 9th and 10th grade levels

resources and schedule changes would both be required, both also require budget prioritization; had requested a PE/Health teacher last budget and didn't get it

5.2 FTE to cover 9/10; would need to add those numbers also to cover the 11/12 classes as well

there are some mitigations available via the advisory opportunities that are not direct instruction but can offer an alternative for those in need

Kristen sending letter later this week on health course with a video link and narration on the changes

Franklin Art Association’s Showcase through Nov 10

The Franklin Art Association’s Showcase of original fine art by FAA members is currently on display at The Morini Gallery, 377 N. Main Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Monday through Friday until November 10, 2019.

The show, which is free and open to the public, features over thirty pieces of original art in a juried show. Award-winning artwork includes: 

• First Place for Lisa G. Bailey’s watercolor, “Pedaling Memories;” 
• Second Place for Margaret Munson’s photograph, “Chihuly Glass Below Seattle Space Needle;” 
• Third Place for Dongling Su’s photograph, “Spring in a Small Village;” 
• Honorable Mentions for Susan Plume’s watercolor, “Pumpkin;” Christine Toubeau’s acrylic, “Future Awash;” and Margaret Munson’s pastel, “Morning Ray of Hope 2.”

Theater patrons for the Mass Music & Arts Society Black Box Theater & Morini Gallery (https://mmas.org/) are also able to enjoy the showcase before show performances and during intermission.

For more information about the FAA, go to www.franklinart.org

Margaret Munson photograph receives 2nd place ribbon at Morini Gallery Art Exihibit

Susan Plume watercolor receives honorable mention at Morini Gallery Art Exhibit

St John's Pumpkin Patch - Oct 18 to 31

The St John's Pumpkin Patch will open this Friday, October 18 and will be open every day through Halloween from 11:30 AM - 7:30 PM.

Where is the Pumpkin Patch? 237 Pleasant St, Franklin

Guess how many candy corn are in the jar at the checkout desk, and win a Halloween basket, provided by Girl Scout Troop 82533.

Storytime at the Patch: Brian Poirier, the leader of Cub Scout Pack 126 will read a variety of Halloween stories from Noon-1 PM this Friday and Saturday.

Thanks to our scouting friends for adding extra fun and sweetness to our patch.

Trunk-or-Treat at the Patch: This Saturday from 5-7 PM wear your costume and join us for chili and trunk-or-treating.


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The Rev. Kathy McAdams, Rector
St. John's Episcopal Church, Franklin, MA
I'm off on Tuesdays and Saturdays, but call my cell in an emergency cell) 857-237-9428

www.StJohnsFranklinMA.org

"Be ashamed to die until you have won some victory for humanity."

- Horace Mann, native of Franklin, MA

St John's Pumpkin Patch - Oct 18 to 31

In the Globe: "Familiarity has been key to the success of these dynamic passing duos"

In case you missed it, the Boston Globe has an article on football friendship for quarterback and receiver duos. One of the pairs in the article is Franklin's own Thomas Gasbarro and Jake Davis

"The same can be said for Franklin’s Thomas Gasbarro and Jake Davis, who began playing Pop Warner together in fifth grade.

As a junior, Davis caught five passes and two touchdowns from all-scholastic Nick Gordon, but this year, he’s leading D1 with seven touchdowns and has 387 yards on 23 receptions through four games.

While that spike in production can be attributed to increased opportunity, the fact that Davis is catching passes from old friend Thomas Gasbarro can’t be overlooked.

The best friends rode that momentum into a successful freshman campaign, then teamed up in the defensive secondary the past two years for the Panthers varsity squad."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/high-schools/2019/10/10/schfbprev/Ddh5IWvjtgbC9lOXyOBUEI/story.html?

Franklin’s passing duo of quarterback Tom Gasbarro (14) and receiver Jake Davis (23) have developed a rapport since they began playing Pop Warner together as fifth graders. Jen Papa