Special Education - Update 10/26/10

This document is scheduled to be reviewed at the School Committee meeting Tuesday, October 26.

Beth Fitzmaurice will be presenting:

FPS_SpecialEducation_Update10-26-10


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Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - 10/26/10

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 October 12, 2010 School Committee Meeting.
Payment of Bills Mr. Glynn
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
Correspondence
1. Budget to Actual
2. Jefferson Letter


2. Guests/Presentations
a. Anti-Bullying Task Force Presentation
b. Special Education Presentation – Beth Fitzmaurice


3. Discussion Only Items
Policy: IHGB – Homeschooling – Second Reading
Delegate Selection for MASC Convention
Community Outreach


4. Action Items
a. I recommend acceptance of the donation of MacBook Pro-Laptop including accessories and document cameras (valued at $2,453.31) from Mr. Robert Salzberg of Resh, Inc. for the Davis Thayer Elementary School.
b. I recommend acceptance of a check for $100.00 from Youwei and Jeanne Lin for math enrichment at RMS.
c. I recommend acceptance of a check for $123.19 from Target’s Take Charge of Education Program for the Remington Middle School.
d. I recommend acceptance of two checks from Follett for $51.22 and $122.06 (Total: 172.28) for Jefferson Elementary School from consignment of old books.
e. I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,000.00 from a Fidelity anonymous gift account for the Annie Sullivan Middle School Field trips and in-house enrichment.
f. I recommend acceptance of a check for $500.00 from a Fidelity anonymous gift account for the Annie Sullivan Middle School Field trips and in-house enrichment.
g. I recommend adoption of Policy IHGB Homeschooling as discussed.
h. I recommend the selection of Bill Glynn as the School Committee’s delegate to the MASC Convention.


5. Information Matters
Superintendent’s Report
a. TBD


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




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In the News - Alzheimer's Talk, Economic Summit

Alzheimer's talk at Franklin Senior Center

from The Milford Daily News News RSS by GateHouse Media, Inc.

Franklin to hold economic summit tomorrow

from The Milford Daily News News RSS by Joe O'Connell/Daily News staff

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Federal Rail Grants Announced

Work to add seven tracks to South Station. Work around New England to upgrade rail services. This is promising! For additional details following the linked headline.

Federal Rail Grants Announced

from Commonwealth Conversations: Transportation by Klark Jessen



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Anti-bullying Task Force: Report and Plan

The Franklin School Committee aims to provide its students and staff with an educational setting that is safe, secure, and free from student harassment, also known as bullying. Indeed, the mission of the Franklin Public Schools is to “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 School Committee meeting scheduled for Oct 26th (full agenda not yet published) will include an update from the Anti-Bullying Task Force. The task force's full report is contained here:

Antibullying Task Force Report

The plan proposed by the Anti-Bullying Task Force is contained here:

Franklin Public Schools Bullying Plan


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Look for a good community as a base to conduct business?

Consider Franklin, MA - There will be an Economic Development Summit on Wednesday, October 27th to showcase the properties and opportunities to do business in Franklin,

Additional info on the event including pre-registration and agenda can be found here:
http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2010/10/franklin-ma-is-looking-to-do-business.html



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New paper coming to Franklin

Yes, the Milford Daily News and Wicked Local/Franklin Gazette will get some competition.

I met with Chuck Tashjan of Our Town Publishing recently to discuss his new expansion into Franklin. He has already been publishing a monthly for Medway-Millis and expanded to Norwood earlier this year.

You can view the online version of these papers here:

• Medway-Millis www.millismedwaynews.com 
• Norwood www.norwoodtownnews.com

He is looking to do a monthly newspaper for Franklin beginning in December. The newspaper (likely 12-16 pages) will be delivered via postal mail (not thrown in your driveway).

Contact Chuck, his office number is 508-533-4588

• If you have a local business and would like to advertise
• If you are a local  community group and have good news to share on a monthly basis

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