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 February 7, 2012 School Committee Meeting.
Payment of Bills Mrs. McIntyre
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
Correspondence: (none)
2. Guests/Presentations
a. FHS Project
3. Discussion Only Items
Policy – Second Reading
- Adoption of new Policy JAB - Handbooks Are Policy
- Elimination of old Policy JIC – Student Conduct
- Adoption of new Policy JIC – Student Conduct
- Elimination of old policy JIC-E – Code of Conduct
- Elimination of old policy JICH-R – Drug and Alcohol Use by Students
- Retain policy JJICA – Athletics in Public Schools as written.
- Eliminate policy JJICA-E – Athletics Policies During Sports Season
- Eliminate policy JK – Student Discipline
- Eliminate policy JKBA – Academic Suspension
4. Action Items
a. I recommend adoption of Policy changes as detailed:
- Adoption of new Policy JAB - Handbooks Are Policy
- Elimination of old Policy JIC – Student Conduct
- Adoption of new Policy JIC – Student Conduct
- Elimination of old policy JIC-E – Code of Conduct
- Elimination of old policy JICH-R – Drug and Alcohol Use by Students
- Retain policy JJICA – Athletics in Public Schools as written.
- Eliminate policy JJICA-E – Athletics Policies During Sports Season
- Eliminate policy JK – Student Discipline
- Eliminate policy JKBA – Academic Suspension
b. I recommend acceptance of the donation of sponges valued at $50.00 from Sherwin Williams for the FHS Art Department.
c. I recommend acceptance of a check for $242.28 from Wells Fargo (Douglas Lee) for in-house enrichment for FHS.
d. I recommend acceptance of two checks totaling $985.00 from the Music Boosters for HS Jazz and ASMS Band/Orchestra.
e. I recommend acceptance of a check for $28.13 from Ohiopyle Prints, Inc. for in-house enrichment at FHS.
f. I recommend acceptance of a check for $4055.25 from the Parmenter PCC for Field Trips.
g. I recommend approval of budget transfers as detailed.
h. I recommend acceptance of a check for $500.00 from Plansee USA for FHS National Honor Society year-end activities.
i. I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,292.00 from Parmenter PCC for field trips.
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
