Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Live reporting: Consent Agenda through to Closing
VII. Consent Agenda
A. Approval of Minutes
I recommend approval of the minutes from the October 29, 2019 School Committee meeting as detailed.
separated from other items on the consent agenda as only two members were present
motion to accept, seconded, passed 2-0-5 (2 for, none against, 5 abstained)
B. Athletics Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $2,734.00 from Five Star Franchises, LLC (Jersey Mike’s) for FHS Athletics Department as detailed.
C. Parmenter Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $2,051.30 from the Parmenter PCC for field trips as detailed.
D. Keller Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,700.58 from O’Connor Studios for supplemental supplies at Keller Elementary School as detailed.
E. Scholarship
I recommend acceptance of a check for $10,000.00 from the John C & Eunice B Morrison Charitable Foundation for a Scholarship as detailed.
motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0
VIII. Payment of Bills
for next time
IX. Payroll
for next time
X. Adjournment
motion to adjourn, seconded, passed 7-0
The agenda and other documents released in advance of the meeting can be found on the School Committee page https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/november-12-2019-school-committee-packet
Note - other documents are added after the meeting (usually during the Wednesday business day).
Live reporting: Discussion - Action Items
III. Discussion/Action Items
A. Policy – 2nd Reading
I recommend adoption of the following policies as discussed:
a) KF – Community Use of School Facilities
b) KF – E1 – Rules and Regulations
c) KF – E2 – FHS Building Use
d) KF – E4 – FHS Fee Schedule
Facilities policy changes moved to approve after clarification questions on estimate costing for facility use #SchComm1112— Steve Sherlock (@FranklinMatters) November 13, 2019
IV. Discussion Only Items
V. Information Matters
A. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports (e.g. Budget, Community Relations/Public Schools Advocacy, Policy, Transportation, Ad Hoc Superintendent Evaluation, Ad Hoc Davis Thayer Facility Analysis)
B. School Committee Liaison Reports (e.g. Joint PCC, Substance Abuse Task Force, SWAC)
overview of the committee and liaison positions provided, those with interest let Chair know so allocations can be made
VI. New Business
A. To discuss any future agenda items
- up for next meeting - school finances, including capital budget before it goes to the Finance Committee and Town Council for discussion and decision
- Survey results possible for next time; only have the preliminary data now and awaiting release of 'final' data; if not ready, this will slide to a future meeting; survey covers cultural climate of school from 4, 5, 8, and 10 grader perspectives
The agenda and other documents released in advance of the meeting can be found on the School Committee page https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/november-12-2019-school-committee-packet
Note - other documents are added after the meeting (usually during the Wednesday business day).
Live reporting: School Committee - Nov 12, 2019
Present:D'Angelo, Keenen, Pfeffer, Scofield, Bergen, Spencer, Stokes
Absent: none
Organizational Meeting:
• Election of Chair
• Election of Vice Chair
I. Routine Business
A. Review of Agenda
no changes
B. Citizen’s Comments
no one other than myself in the audience (after family of student for pledge left)
D. Superintendent’s Report
II. Guests/Presentations - none
The agenda and other documents released in advance of the meeting can be found on the School Committee page https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/november-12-2019-school-committee-packet
Note - other documents are added after the meeting (usually during the Wednesday business day).
Absent: none
Will be tweeting from the #SchComm1112 meeting tonight, new committee - organization (selecting Chair and Vice Chair ) up first— Steve Sherlock (@FranklinMatters) November 13, 2019
Organizational Meeting:
• Election of Chair
• Election of Vice Chair
#SchComm1112 Bergan voted as Chair, Spencer nominated (not seconded), Scofield nominated, seconded and elected ViceChair— Steve Sherlock (@FranklinMatters) November 13, 2019
I. Routine Business
A. Review of Agenda
no changes
B. Citizen’s Comments
no one other than myself in the audience (after family of student for pledge left)
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 BEDHC. FHS Student Representative Comments
D. Superintendent’s Report
- emergency busing notice posted
- link to Superintendent's report to be added
II. Guests/Presentations - none
The agenda and other documents released in advance of the meeting can be found on the School Committee page https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/november-12-2019-school-committee-packet
Note - other documents are added after the meeting (usually during the Wednesday business day).
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| L-R front : D'Angelo, Pfeffer, Scofield; L-R Back Keenen, Bergen, Spencer, Stokes |
Franklin Public Schools: Emergency Bus Service Due to Cold Forecasted Temps
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Dear Franklin Families,
Due to the forecast for frigid temperatures and cold wind chills this evening and early morning and the potential for lingering icy spots on roads and sidewalks, the Franklin Public Schools will be utilizing emergency busing tomorrow morning, Wednesday, November 13, 2019. Students who do not normally ride the bus who are walking or waiting along the route will be picked up by our drivers.
We do not anticipate a need for emergency busing in the afternoon.
Please take steps to appropriately prepare for tomorrow's weather. Boots or appropriate footwear, warm coats, hats and gloves or mittens will be critical in the morning hours.
Sincerely,
The Franklin Public Schools
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| Franklin Public Schools: Emergency Bus Service Due to Cold Forecasted Temps |
School Transportation info https://www.franklinps.net/district/transportation
New storm water utlility fee proposal - Town Council meeting Nov 13
New storm water utility fee ("tax") proposal up for discussion at the Town Council meeting on Wednesday, Nov 13, 2019.
Given this is in response to questionable EPA requirements (#1), given the EPA regulation process is potential revised (#2) Why are we doing this?
#1
#2
Storm water Presentation & Discussion
Given this is in response to questionable EPA requirements (#1), given the EPA regulation process is potential revised (#2) Why are we doing this?
#1
- EPA permits PFAS to flow into drinking water
- While local authorities objected and now Lowell officials will stop the process
#2
- EPA to limit science in rule development
Storm water Presentation & Discussion
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/town_administrator_introduction_memo.pdf
- i. Town Administrator Introduction Memo
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/public_works_powerpoint_presentation.pdf
- ii. Public Works PowerPoint Presentation
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/stormwater_management_plan.pdf
- iii. Storm water Management Plan (393 Page document; 8MB PDF)
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/stormwater_brochures_history.pdf
- iv. Storm water Brochures History
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| rain garden doing what it is supposed to, catch the rain and let the ground soak it in |
CPR & First Aid Certification for Adults - Nov 29
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Sixth Annual HockomockSports.com Charity Soccer Classic - Nov 23
Via HockomockSports.com we share this soccer fund raising event for Dana-Farber:
Continue reading the article
https://hockomocksports.com/sixth-annual-hockomocksports-charity-soccer-classic/
Donate directly via the event page
https://danafarber.jimmyfund.org/site/TR/KickforDana-Farber/KickforDana-Farber?pg=team&fr_id=1320&team_id=5182
"We’re excited to announce that our Sixth Annual HockomockSports.com Charity Soccer Classic will be on November 23rd at Attleboro High School. We currently run two charity events each year (soccer and basketball), and once again this year we will be raising money for Dana-Farber.
Last year, we had such a successful event that we were the top fundraising group for the Kick For Dana-Farber program. In each of the past two years, we’ve taken a Hockomock team on the field before a Revolution game, and then tickets to the game as well. The North Attleboro girls team were honored on the big screen before the game as HockomockSports.com was selected as the Revs “Hero of the Match.” We also won custom training tops that the Rocketeers received for their generous support to the fundraiser.
We are hoping to be one of the top fundraising groups again this season. Our event features a girls game and a boys game that features some of the top talent from the Hockomock League. All participants are selected strictly by our staff and do not have any connection to the official Hockomock League All Stars.
If you are interested in donating to our team, you can click this link or click on the picture above that will take you to the event page, which has a link to our fundraising page."
Continue reading the article
https://hockomocksports.com/sixth-annual-hockomocksports-charity-soccer-classic/
Donate directly via the event page
https://danafarber.jimmyfund.org/site/TR/KickforDana-Farber/KickforDana-Farber?pg=team&fr_id=1320&team_id=5182
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| Sixth Annual HockomockSports.com Charity Soccer Classic - Nov 23 |
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